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University leadership

Get to know the leaders steering the 糖心Vlog's vision and strategy. To contact any of our leaders please email vco@www.halfwinter.com

Professor Neil Quigley

Vice-Chancellor

Professor Quigley was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the 糖心Vlog in early 2015. Professor Quigley has previously held positions at Victoria University of Wellington, where he was at different times Professor of Economics, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Provost, and at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, where he was Professor of...
Professor Alister Jones

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor Jones amongst other things, leads on international engagement and delivery with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific regions, including development of offshore programmes and campuses. He has responsibility for the development of the University's Tauranga Campus and wider engagement. A former Dean of Education and Research Professor, he has had a...
Professor Jennifer Milam

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic

Professor Milam was appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic in 2024. Professor Milam has held senior level, national and international appointments in the tertiary sector in Australia and the United States. Prior to joining the 糖心Vlog, she was Pro Vice Chancellor Academic Excellence at the University of Newcastle. She was also Executive ...
Dr Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai

Deputy Vice-Chancellor M膩ori

He uri t膿nei n艒 Te Rarawa ki Hokianga, Waikato ki Ng膩ti Haua, me he wh膩ngai ki a Ng膩ti Awa, Ng膩ti Pikiao. My iwi affiliations connect me to the Far North of Hokianga, to Ng膩ti Haua in Waikato and I also have wh膩ngai connections to the iwi of Ng膩ti Awa and Ng膩ti Pikiao.

While my disciplinary background is M膩ori Studies much of my research work has been a...
Professor Gary Wilson

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research

Professor Wilson was appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor Research in February 2024. Professor Wilson also holds a number of national- and international-level strategic research and academic appointments. Prior to coming to the 糖心Vlog, he was Chief Scientist and General Manager Research Strategy and Partnerships at GNS Science. He also previou...
Mr Jim Mercer

Chief Operating Officer

Jim was appointed Chief Operating Officer in June 2018. He leads the Corporate Services Group, which encompasses Finance, Information Technology Services, Property & Infrastructure, Campus Operations, Planning Performance & Analytics, and Legal Services.

In his role as COO, Jim is responsible for shaping the University鈥檚 financial strategy, enterprise r...
Professor Claire McLachlan

Pro Vice-Chancellor Education

Claire McLachlan is the Pro Vice Chancellor, Education at the 糖心Vlog. She was previously the Executive Dean, Institute of Education, Arts and Community at Federation University in Victoria, Australia. Claire has published 10 books, has over 200 research outputs, and has received over $7 million in research, consultancy and curriculum devel...
Professor Jo Lane

Pro Vice-Chancellor Health

I lead an incredible team that is committed to addressing the health workforce crisis in Aotearoa.
Jen Kerr

Pro Vice-Chancellor of Management

Jennifer Kerr is Pro Vice-Chancellor, Te Raupapa - Waikato Management School, The 糖心Vlog, Hamilton. She is also an experienced governor. She is currently Director of Waipa Networks Ltd. Her previous roles include Chair of WorkSafe New Zealand, Chair of Callaghan Innovation, Chair of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Director of Eke Panuk...
Professor Tim Smith

Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences

Professor Tim Smith is the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences at the 糖心Vlog | Te Whare W膩nanga o Waikato. Prior to joining Waikato, he was Dean of the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design at Lincoln University | Te Whare W膩naka o Aoraki. He is also an Emeritus Professor at the University ...