Muanpuii Saiawi appointed India’s next High Commissioner to New Zealand

Senior IFS officer Muanpuii Saiawi, currently Joint Secretary in the MEA, has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to New Zealand.

Muanpuii Saiawi IFS

Muanpuii Saiawi (IFS:2005) was on Monday (January 19, 2026) appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand. He is currently serving in the Ministry of External Affairs as Joint Secretary and is expected to assume his new role shortly.

In a statement, the MEA said, “Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi (IFS: 2005), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand.”

“She is expected to take up the assignment shortly,” the ministry added.