Organisational Structure

IT’s teaching and learning activity is anchored by our two faculties:

• Faculty of Commerce and Technology | Te Manga Kaupapa Tauhokohoko, Hangarau
  This Faculty provides programmes in Computing, Business, Tourism, Hospitality, English Language, Trades and Technology, Primary Industries, and Viticulture and Wine Science.
  Led by: John West: Executive Dean, Commerce & Technology
• Faculty of Education, Humanities and Health Science | Te Manga Kaupapa Mātauranga, Ahurea, Hauora
  This Faculty delivers programmes in Education, Social Sciences, Nursing, Health and Sport Science, Design and Creative Arts, and Māori Visual and Performing Arts.
  Led by: Helen Ryan-Stewart: Executive Dean, Education, Humanities & Health Science

Specialist functions

Alongside these we have specialist functions that ensure students, staff, and programmes are well supported, and provide core business operations:

• Māori Student Success and Equity: Leads equity initiatives that enhance achievement for ākonga Māori (Māori learners), which includes creating parity for Mātauranga Māori, mana whenua partnerships and giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 
  Led by: Robin Fabish: Pouārahi, Executive Director, Māori
• Tairāwhiti Campus: Supports regional delivery and support services, as well as strategic community and stakeholder engagement across the Tairāwhiti region.
  Led by: Tracey Tangihaere: Executive Director, Tairawhiti Campus
• International: Oversees international recruitment, support for international learners, and ensures compliance with quality standards.
  Led by: Philippa Jones: Executive Director, International
• Research Innovation Centre: Provides academic and professional development, supports research across the organisation, and offers a range of programmes and resources to support research and innovation.
  Overseen by: Helen Ryan-Stewart: Executive Dean, Education, Humanities & Health Science
• Student and Academic Services: Delivers essential student support and library services, and quality assurance for academic programme delivery and legislative compliance.
  Led by: Ondene van Dulm: Executive Director, Student & Academic Services
• Operations: Manages the facilities, marketing, communications, business development, and people and culture functions.
  Led by: Glen Harkness: Executive Director, Operations
• Portfolio and Performance: Supports strategic planning, programme portfolio management, digital systems, data insights, and performance monitoring.
  Led by: Patrick Jones: Executive Director, Portfolio & Performance
• Finance:  Provides financial stewardship, budgeting, reporting and compliance.
  Led by: Victor Saywell: Executive Director, Finance