Te Hiwa

Find out about the University's senior leadership team, Te Hiwa, their position in the University’s structure, and their background.

Te Hiwa provides advice and recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor on matters affecting the University as a whole. This includes leadership and governance, the development of major planning processes, policy, financial matters, and management matters.

The Vice-Chancellor chairs Te Hiwa. Team members also provide executive leadership for their academic and professional portfolios.

Find out more about the members of Te Hiwa below.

Tumu Whakarae—Vice-Chancellor
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Māori)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Engagement)

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Tumu Maruaia—Provost
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Director, People and Capability
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Chief Operating Officer
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Brendan Eckert profile-picture photograph

Brendan Eckert

Associate Director, Business Partnering
Acting Chief Financial Officer