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# Wellington Uni Professional Learning

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## Posts
- [How to Break the Exhaustion Cycle | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/how-to-break-the-exhaustion-cycle-capability-lunch-recap/): It’s that time of year when we’re all counting the days to the next long weekend and trying to figure out how we can keep up the momentum until we reach the Christmas holidays.
- [The Benefits of Neuro-Inclusive Communication](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/the-benefits-of-neuro-inclusive-communication/): It’s estimated that around one in five adults are neurodivergent. Neurodiversity includes conditions such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia, and reflects the natural differences in how people think, process information and interact with the world.
- [First-of-its-kind qualification pathway launched](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/first-of-its-kind-qualification-pathway-launched/): Local Government New Zealand and Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington subsidiary, Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional, have launched a new University-accredited qualification pathway, designed specifically for local government elected members, where their complex work will be formally recognised.
- [Why Projects Fail and What to Do About It | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/why-projects-fail-and-what-to-do-about-it-capability-lunch-recap/): Most of us have been part of a project that felt shaky from the start. Deadlines shift, expectations evolve, and despite everyone's best efforts, the final result does not quite deliver what was intended. The good news is that failure is not inevitable. With a few practical steps, projects can be set up to succeed.
- [Privacy in the Age of Data | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/privacy-in-the-age-of-data-capability-lunch-recap/): Most of us carry the quiet assumption that a privacy breach won’t happen to us, whether in our personal lives or in how we handle data at work. With that mindset, it’s easy to put building capability in privacy at the bottom of your to-do list. But as Dr Lisa Patterson explored in this month’s Capability @ Lunch session, the implications of uninformed treatment of data can lead to some harmful consequences.
- [AI Governance for Leaders | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/ai-governance-for-leaders-capability-lunch-recap/): It can feel like artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived overnight, and organisations are already scrambling to keep up. There is pressure to move quickly, adopt new tools, and unlock efficiencies.
- [Celebrating International Women’s Day | Aspire: Women’s Leadership Programme](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/celebrating-international-womens-day-aspire-women-in-leadership-programme/): March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of wāhine while acknowledging that true equality is still a work in progress.
- [Why AI governance can’t be an afterthought | A conversation with Kate Kolich](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/why-ai-governance-cant-be-an-afterthought/): Artificial intelligence has accelerated faster than many of us can keep up. While we're all focused on the benefits of having AI help us, its crucial organisations build capability in ensuring their staff are using AI responsibly.
- [New Year, New Professional Development](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/new-year-new-professional-development/): The start of a new year is a chance to review and refresh: where you want to grow, what you want to feel more confident doing, and what’s next in your career.
- [The Size of the NZ State | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/the-size-of-the-nz-state-myths-and-realities/): If you’re familiar with New Zealand politics, you’re probably familiar with the narrative that the state “shrank” dramatically in the 1980s and 90s, as a result of increased privatisation, deregulation, and market reforms. But what if that story is far too simple?
- [Using AI to Drive Behaviour Change | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/using-ai-to-drive-behaviour-change-capability-lunch-recap/): For many of us, large language models (LLM’s) like ChatGPT and Co-Pilot, have become essential to our everyday mahi. While being able to use AI to rewrite your email can feel life changing, this month's Capability @ Lunch Session focused on using AI to drive real change: behaviour change.
- [Partnering with AI to Analyse Qualitative Data](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/partnering-with-ai-to-analyse-qualitative-data/): When you can code qualitative data at speed, the potential for new insights grows dramatically. Data expert Mary-Ellen Gordon has put AI and chatbots to the test: can they handle the nuances of qualitative analysis?
- [Understanding Your Customer | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/understanding-your-customer-capability-lunch-recap/): When it comes to customer insight, many private organisations and public sector agencies stop at what customers say they do, believe, or need. But as facilitator Matthew Ellingsen reminded us in this month’s Capability @ Lunch session, the real challenge is uncovering what customers actually do, believe, and need, and that requires moving beyond the surface of data into the deeper drivers of behaviour.
- [What is a Micro-credential?](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/what-is-a-micro-credential/): When you’re deciding how to invest your professional development budget, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. With so many options, how do you know what type of course is right for you? 
- [Resolution Institute New Zealand launches Restorative Practice Accreditation Training](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/resolution-institute-new-zealand-launches-restorative-practice-accreditation-training/): Resolution Institute New Zealand has launched a Restorative Practice Accreditation pathway, marking an important milestone in strengthening and recognising restorative practice across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
- [Enhancing Cultural Intelligence | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/enhancing-cultural-intelligence-capability-lunch-recap/): Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is sometimes dismissed as a “soft skill”: something nice to have, but not essential. But in this month’s Capability @ Lunch session, Trish Lui and Holona Lui reframed that thinking. Throughout this session, Trish and Holona showed us that growing your CQ isn’t just important, it’s a strategic leadership advantage when it comes to building trust, navigating difference, and working effectively with others.
- [Meet Stacey Mareroa-Roberts | Hine Matarau: Wāhine Leadership Programme](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/hine-matarau-leadership-programme/): Too often, leadership programmes treat te ao Māori as an add-on rather than a foundation. But that’s where Hine Matarau is different. Guided by Stacey Mareroa-Roberts, this new course, delivered as a two-day wānanga, has been created for wāhine and is fully grounded in a kaupapa Māori framework.
- [Meet Dr Vincent Ieni Olsen-Reeder | Kaiako for Te Mata o Te Arero](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/meet-vincent-ieni-olsen-reeder-kaiako-for-te-mata-o-te-arero/): If you’re already comfortable with te reo Māori but want to boost your confidence, our new course Te Mata o Te Arero could be just what you’re looking for. Designed to ease the anxiety that can come with language learning, this course is guided by kaiako Dr Vincent Ieni Olsen-Reeder (Tauranga Moana/Te Arawa) and he’s the perfect person to help you take that next step.
- [Teaching Maths with Confidence](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/teaching-maths-with-confidence/): Primary and secondary teachers across Aotearoa are gaining fresh strategies, building confidence and rediscovering their passion for mathematics through professional learning that is transforming both their teaching practice and their students’ success.
- [Resetting Teams After Disruption | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/resetting-teams-after-disruption-capability-lunch-recap/): How can your team return to high performance after a period of disruption? At this month’s Capability @ Lunch session, leadership consultant Jenny McDonald guided participants through the challenges of team disruption and what it takes to reset with purpose.
- [Visualise Data with Purpose | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/visualise-data-with-purpose-capability-lunch-recap/): We’ve all heard the saying, “a picture paints a thousand words.” But what if those words are misleading, confusing, or just plain wrong? At our latest Capability @ Lunch session, data expert Mary Ellen Gordon led a compelling discussion on the importance of clear and accurate data visualisation.
- [Thoughtful Leadership in the AI Age | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/thoughtful-leadership-in-the-ai-age-capability-lunch-recap/): AI is evolving fast — and for many of us, it’s hard to know where to start. The tools are impressive, the pressure is mounting, and the path forward can feel unclear. In a world shaped by emerging technologies, how do we lead with confidence, curiosity, and care? 
- [Building a More Inclusive Digital World | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/building-a-more-inclusive-digital-world-capability-lunch-recap/): What does an accessible digital world look like — and who benefits from it?
- [Building Capability in Catholic Education: Strengthening Te Reo Māori and Tikanga at NZCEO ](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/building-capability-in-catholic-education-strengthening-te-reo-maori-and-tikanga-at-nzceo/): Brief Overview of the Organisation The New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) delivers high-quality support, advice, and advocacy for Catholic proprietors (owners) to strengthen the delivery of authentic Catholic education in Aotearoa New Zealand. NZCEO also serves as the secretariat for APIS, representing the state-integrated education sector and negotiating with the government on behalf of the owners of state-integrated schools. 
- [Customised Language and Cultural Awareness Training for NZ Officials Being Posted Overseas (MFAT, NZDF) ](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/customised-language-and-cultural-awareness-training-for-nz-officials-being-posted-overseas-mfat-nzdf/): Brief Overview of the OrganisationThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is responsible for advancing New Zealand's international priorities, while the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ensures national security and the protection of critical lines of communication. 
- [Micro-credentials for Secondary School Educators ](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/case-study-ppta/): The New Zealand Post-Primary Teachers' Association is a trade union and professional association representing teachers employed in state and integrated secondary schools, area schools, technology centres and community education centres throughout the country. 
- [Strengthening Leadership for a Stronger New Zealand Red Cross ](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/case-study-red-cross/): New Zealand Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation delivering core community services and emergency management operations across the country.  
- [Short Course for STIK: Indonesia on Policing and Security Issues ](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/case-study-stik/): Programme Overview The STIK Master’s programme, funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, brings police leadership students from Indonesia to New Zealand for a comparative study on policing and security issues. The programme has been a collaborative effort between Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Police, and STIK. 
- [ASEAN Public Sector Leadership (ASEAN PSL) Manaaki Scholarship Programme ](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/case-study-asean-leadership-programme/): Overview The ASEAN Public Sector Leadership (ASEAN PSL) Programme is part of the New Zealand Government’s Manaaki Scholarship Programme, managed by Education New Zealand on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). It is designed to strengthen public sector leadership across ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste, fostering closer ties and enhancing regional governance. 
- [English Language Training for Officials (NZELTO) Asia Scholarship Programme](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/case-study-nzelto/): Overview For over 30 years, Manatū Aorere | the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has partnered with Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to deliver the English Language Training for Officials (ELTO) Asia Scholarship. Since 2022, Education New Zealand has led the programme's operational delivery under the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme. 
- [Finding Focus in an Interrupted World | Capability @ Lunch Recap](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/finding-focus-in-an-interrupted-world-capability-lunch-recap/): Our world is noisier than ever. Emails multiply at an alarming rate, notifications demand our attention, and our minds are constantly switching between tasks. In a landscape defined by VUCA—volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—how do we maintain clarity, creativity, and quality in our thinking?
- [AI Skills: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/ai-skills-why-you-cant-afford-to-wait/): By this point, we're all aware that artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace. Whether you're an early adopter or still hesitant to dive in, our AI expert, Lawrence Green, believes that businesses, individuals, and the public sector alike can’t afford to wait.
- [Celebrating New Zealand Maths Week: SPRING into Maths Resources](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/celebrating-new-zealand-maths-week-spring-into-maths-resources/): This week is New Zealand Maths Week—a week long celebration of all things Maths, for tamariki in Years 1–11.
- [Supporting Student Success in Mathematics Learning in Aotearoa](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/supporting-student-success-in-mathematics-learning-in-aotearoa/): The beginning of Term 3 has been a busy time for Wellington Uni-Professional (WUP) with the launch of Supporting Student Success in Mathematics Learning to support mathematics professional development. This is a new 5 point micro-credential suitable for anyone who is currently, or in preparation to teach mathematics to students from Year 4 to 10. It is also for lead teachers of mathematics who want to support their own work and that of their teams.
- [Maths micro-credential course to fill gap in teacher knowledge](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/maths-micro-credential-course-to-fill-gap-in-teacher-knowledge/): Strengthen teacher capability and you increase student capability, said Wellington Uni-Professional CEO John Milford today when announcing a new course to support primary and secondary teachers to increase their knowledge and confidence to teach mathematics.
- [What is a digital badge?](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/what-is-a-digital-badge/): What is a Digital Badge?
Digital badges acknowledge and validate your new skills, knowledge and expertise in a way to that is useful to you and your career. That's why when you complete a short course, micro-credential, or programme with Kāpuhipuhi we now issue both Digital Badges and Certificates.
- [Sustainability in Businesses: 8 Tips for Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/towards-a-sustainable-business/): In the wake of New Zealand's commitment to achieving carbon zero emissions by 2050 and recognising the critical need to address climate change, sustainability in businesses play a pivotal role as they contribute to 40% of the country's emissions. At Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni Professional, aligning with our core value of sustainability, we are dedicated to making a positive impact and reducing our carbon footprint.
- [Micro-credentials: Unlocking the potential](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/micro-credentials-unlocking-the-potential/): Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional occupies a distinctive position in addressing the learning and development needs of industries. Our collaboration with organisational partners enables us to tailor micro-credentials that precisely align with specific requirements. With a strong industry focus and a learner-centric approach, micro-credentials are gaining popularity as a bridge between industry demands and learner accreditation.
- [Skills development: Global trends local relevance](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/skills-development-global-trends-local-relevance/): When considering skills development, identifying global skills trends is important but they must contextualised and made relevant to your culture and objectives. This is done through a framework that aligns learning with your strategic objectives. When deploying your precious training resources badges and credentials will allow both the organisation and learner to validate the skills that are being learnt are the right skills at the right level of competency.
- [Designing Change in the Public Sector](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/latest-news-designing-change-in-the-public-sector/): The Conversation* is a great source of reliable research and report. We've tried to distill some great insights from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University Wellington academics - Senior Lecturer Barbara Allen, Professor Karl Lofgren, and Professor Michael Macauley - then linked them to how you design, operate, and navigate change could have a massive positive or negative impact on our public sector capability in the current environment. The findings in a nutshell:
- [Reskill or Recruit?](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/latest-news-reskill-or-recruit/): In this article are share why upskilling and reskilling are vital to retaining and supporting your employees.
- [Q: Why should you put professional development on the balance sheet?*](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/q-why-should-you-put-professional-development-on-the-balance-sheet/): let's take a few steps back and look at your organisation and professional development...
- [Tailored Training: Engagement. Education. Experience.](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/nzelto-asia-intake56/): On the 8th of November 2023 the 56th intake of government officials from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Mongolia graduated from their 13-week tailored training programme English Language Training for Officials (NZELTO) Asia programme with a beautiful certificate ceremony in the Hunter chamber on Kelburn campus.
- [Management Capability Development Fund](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/management-capability-development-fund/): Management Capability Development funding is only available through the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) Growth Advisors and can be used with service providers registered with the RBP Network.
- [Four reasons why people choose to learn Workplace Te Reo Māori with us](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/workplace-te-reo-maori/): The best kaiako. Courses that fit around you. Location isn't a barrier. We help organisations and individual. Jump in to explore and start your Te Reo journey.
- [Collaborating to deliver Education Professional Development](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/collaborating-to-deliver-education-professional-development-in-aotearoa/): Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional (WUP), a subsidary of VUW, shines a spotlight on a couple of new collaborations that have led to some exciting professional development opportunities for the education sector in maths and autism.
- [Melanie Beirne: Facilitator of the Aspire Women’s Leadership Development Programme](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/melanie-beirne-facilitator-aspire-womens-leadership-development-programme/): Melanie Beirne, of Pākehā and Māori descent (Ngāi Tahu), has joined the team delivering the Aspire Women's Leadership Development Programme. Melanie is the founder of Women Step Forward (Wāhine Mā Rere Ki Runga). She established this to rapidly accelerate the leadership capacity of women and create a robust women in leadership pipeline. Add over 23 years of leadership experience into the mix and we're delighted to welcome Melanie to the Aspire Programme in its tenth year.
- [Is the Emerging Leaders Programme right for you?](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/emerging-leaders-programme-testimonial/): However, the most important element of leadership is often overlooked: leading yourself. This is where Merlin Callister found the Emerging Leaders Programme most useful. Merlin is a Kaitohutohu Mātua | Senior Advisor Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce at Ministry of Education. We checked in with Merlin to learn about his experience of the Emerging Leaders Programme.
- [Why women choose the Aspire Women’s leadership Development Programme](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/aspire-womens-leadership-development-programme-testimonials/): Now in it’s tenth year, Nearly 400 women have undertaken the Aspire Women’s Leadership Development Programme. We asked several past participants why they chose the Aspire Programme and how they benefited from the programme.
- [NZELTO English Language Training for Officials](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/nzelto-english-language-training-for-officials/): Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) has delivered the New Zealand English Language Training for Officials (NZELTO) programme for over 30 years. It has an alumni of government officials of over 2,000 from Asia alone as well as from Africa and Latin America.

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## Courses
- [Commissioning & Influencing Masterclass](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/commissioning-influencing-masterclass/): Build the commissioning and influencing skills you need to work with confidence at a more senior level. In partnership with FrankCapability.
- [SPRING into Maths information webinar for SENCOs, LSCs & RTLBs](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/spring-into-maths-taster-webinar-for-sencos-and-lscs/): You can choose to attend either Wednesday 21 October at 9:30am OR Thursday 22 October at 3:30pm. (These sessions will be the same).
- [Teaching Out-of-Field: Maths and Statistics for New-to-Maths Teachers](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/teaching-out-of-field-maths-and-statistics-for-new-to-maths-teachers/): This micro-credential supports secondary teachers teaching away from their subject area specialisation to teach the Aotearoa New Zealand Mathematics and Statistics curriculum.
- [Quantitative Data Analysis: Using AI and Human Judgement](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/quantitative-data-analysis-using-ai-and-human-judgement/): Get answers to key organisational questions with AI accelerating the analysis and human judgement guiding what matters and checking results.
- [Qualitative Data Analysis: Using AI and Human Judgement](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/qualitative-data-analysis-using-ai-and-human-judgement/): Turn open-ended text into reliable insights — use AI to do the heavy lifting and your judgement to ensure the results are accurate and relevant.
- [Data Communication: Using AI and Human Judgement](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/data-communication-using-ai-and-human-judgement/): Use AI and human judgement to create impactful communications tailored to your audience.
- [Applied Local Governance: Governance and Leadership Practitioner](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/applied-local-governance-governance-and-leadership-practitioner/): Build the governance, legal and leadership capability to lead with integrity and confidence in local government.
- [Applied Local Governance: Finance and Risk Practitioner](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/applied-local-governance-finance-and-risk-practitioner/): Build the financial governance and risk expertise to make confident, accountable local government decisions.
- [The Risk Management System and Natural Hazard Management](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/the-risk-management-system-and-natural-hazard-management/): Sharpen you skills in developing policy and briefs that influence government and industry leaders to respond and adapt to natural hazard risk and impact.
- [Natural Hazards Planning and Policy in Practice](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/natural-hazards-planning-and-policy-in-practice/)
- [Challenges and Opportunities in the Risk Management System](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-risk-management-system/): Put yourself at the centre of the natural hazard risk management system in Aotearoa New Zealand and identify opportunities to improve our planning and policy ecosystem in the future.
- [Accountability and the State](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/accountability-and-the-state/): Explore the underlying theory behind reasoned decision-making in the public sphere, the law that frames it, and the practice and expertise needed to enact front-line decision-making.
- [Communicating for Everyone: Building a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/communicating-for-everyone-building-a-neuro-inclusive-workplace/): Most workplaces are designed for one "typical" way of thinking. Update your communication so that every member of your team—including the 1 in 5 neurodivergent individuals who think differently—can perform at their best.
- [Leader Coaching in the Global Enterprise Experience](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/leader-coaching-in-the-global-enterprise-experience/): Develop coaching skills and empower leaders of global teams
- [Business Coaching in the Global Enterprise Experience](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/business-coaching-in-the-global-enterprise-experience/): Empower emerging talent to grow ideas, skills, and ventures with confidence.
- [Working with Ambiguity](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/working-with-ambiguity/): Strengthen your ability to navigate unclear situations with practical tools, clear thinking and steady communication. This course is designed for mid-to-senior level professionals, managers, and emerging leaders.
- [Transforming Meetings](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/transforming-meetings/): Learn practical tools to run meetings that build trust, support quality thinking and lead to clearer, more productive outcomes.
This course is for people who run, lead or contribute to meetings of any kind, including team meetings, project forums, workshops and executive discussions.
- [Giving and Receiving Feedback](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/giving-and-receiving-feedback/): Build practical skills to give and receive feedback with clarity, confidence and a focus on growth. This course is designed for people who work in team environments, where clear communication and learning agility will be key to you and your teams success.
- [Financial Analysis](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/financial-statement-analysis/): Build practical skills to analyse financial statements, interpret performance and understand what drives the financial health of a business.
- [The Wall Walk: Next Steps](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/the-wall-walk-next-steps/): A three-hour interactive workshop of games, activities and discussion to build on what you learnt in the The Wall Walk®. Participants will create and take home resources to help grow awareness and understanding.
- [Government in Practice](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/government-in-practice/): Get clarity on the New Zealand government decision-making process, the role of a policy professional, and different advice products. In partnership with FrankCapability.
- [Writing Well for Decisions](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/writing-well-for-decisions/): Master the art of clear, compelling writing that helps decision makers understand complex issues and choose the best path forward. In partnership with FrankCapability.
- [What Makes a Great A3](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/what-makes-a-great-a3/): Learn the fundamentals of succinctly conveying advice in a visual format. In partnership with FrankCapability.
- [Using CBAx to Generate Social Return on Investment](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/using-cbax-to-generate-social-return-on-investment/): Learn how to use the Treasury's CBAx tool to generate a social return on investment. In partnership with FrankCapability.
- [Quality Assurance](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/quality-assurance/): Build the skills required to give and receive feedback, and to ensure final products are logically sound and error-free. In partnership with FrankCapability.
- [Introduction to Social Investment](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/introduction-to-social-investment/): Build an understanding of the key concepts of social investment and what this means for the advice you provide to senior decision makers. In partnership with FrankCapability.
- [Evidence for Better Decisions](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/evidence-for-better-decisions/): Build practical skills for using evidence to take a policy, or initiative, all the way to a Budget bid or funding request. In partnership with FrankCapability.
- [Crafting Great Analysis](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/crafting-great-analysis-3/): Build the skills and knowledge required to conduct a robust, multi-criteria analysis of an issue. In partnership with FrankCapability.
- [AI-driven Qualitative Data Analysis](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/ai-driven-qualitative-data-analysis/): Use AI tools to streamline qualitative analysis, uncover key themes, and turn written feedback into meaningful insights.
- [Responsible Data & AI Use for Organisations](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/responsible-data-ai-use-for-organisations/): Learn how to align strategy, risk, and innovation to lead responsible, high-impact data and AI initiatives across your organisation.
- [Women in Educational Leadership](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/women-in-educational-leadership-2/): Women in education face unique challenges on the path to leadership. The Aspire: Women in Educational Leadership Programme provides the tools, strategies, and confidence to navigate these challenges, break barriers, and lead with impact.
- [Empowering Algebra Teaching: strategies for motivation, engagement and success](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/empowering-algebra-teaching-strategies-for-motivation-engagement-and-success/): A micro-credential course to support successful algebra teaching and learning for anyone working with students in Years 4 to 10.
- [Working Smarter with AI](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/working-smarter-with-ai/): Transform your professional performance through smarter collaboration with AI.
- [Working collaboratively and building leadership capability](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/working-collaboratively-and-building-leadership-capability/): Build confidence and capability as a middle leader in an Aotearoa New Zealand school through developing your understanding of effective leadership practice.
- [Trainer’s Toolkit](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/trainers-toolkit/): Gain confidence and become better equipped to deliver training whether it be online or face-to-face, to any size audience.
- [The Wall Walk: The Impact of Policy on Māori](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/the-wall-walk-the-impact-of-policy-on-maori/): Walk through a timeline of key events in New Zealand history focusing on the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and feel the impact that legislation has had on Māori.
- [The Art of Confident and Creative Communication](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/the-art-of-confident-and-creative-communication/): Powerful public speaking and presentations built on your unique qualities as a communicator.
- [Te Tauteka – Workplace Te Reo Māori 2](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/te-tauteka-workplace-te-reo-maori-2/): Further develop your te reo Māori.
Extend your sentence structures, vocabulary, and phrases.
Gain a richer knowledge of tikanga Māori.
- [Te Rou – Workplace Te Reo Māori](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/te-rou-workplace-te-reo-maori/): Build your te reo Māori with Te Rou, a micro-credential designed for the workplace.
- [Te Mata o Te Arero](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/te-mata-o-te-arero/): Join us for a dynamic 12-week journey into the deeper, more exciting aspects of te reo Māori! Designed to explore advanced language features in a fun, engaging way; making it accessible to all learning styles.
- [Te Kōpāpā – Workplace Te Reo Māori 3](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/te-kopapa-workplace-te-reo-maori-3/): Further develop your proficiency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga and acquire an appreciation for the language and its grammar.
- [Te Kaupeka – Workplace Te Reo Māori 1](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/te-kaupeka-workplace-te-reo-maori-1/): Start your te reo Māori learning journey here.
- [Systems Thinking](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/systems-thinking/): Elevate your strategic decisions with tools to understand the complex business, economic, environmental, political and social systems within which we operate.
- [Supporting Student Success in Mathematics Learning](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/supporting-student-success-in-mathematics-learning/): A micro-credential to support successful mathematics teaching of fractions, decimals and percentages for anyone working with students in Years 4 to 10.
- [Strategy Builder](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/strategy-builder/): Build clear, practical strategies that are easier to communicate, understand, and put into action.
- [The Strategic Leader: Vision, Influence, and Impact](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/strategic-leadership-vision-influence-and-impact/): Lead with clarity and purpose. Advanced tools, tips, and techniques for senior leaders.
- [SPRING into Maths](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/spring-into-maths/): SPRING into Maths is a structured intervention aimed at strengthening mathematical understanding for students who require additional support in number concepts.
- [Restorative Responses: Health and Disability](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/restorative-responses-health-and-disability/): Factors critical to the success of restorative practice in a health sector context
- [Restorative Foundations: Principles and Applications of Restorative Practice](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/restorative-foundations-principles-and-applications-of-restorative-practice/): Explore the principles and perspectives that inform restorative initiatives in different situations and fields.
- [Restorative Foundations: Health and Disability](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course/restorative-foundations-health-and-disability/): Theory, values and principles of restorative practice in a health system context and a Tiriti o Waitangi framework.

## Events
- [Digital Accessibility Discussion Group](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/event/digital-accessibility-discussion-group-6/): Join a community of practice for Wellingtonians who design, build and publish web content. This group, facilitated by Accessibility Content Specialist, Tamsin Ewing, and developer and user experience designer, Steve Barnett, meet to discuss ways to improve digital accessibility in our organisations.
- [Digital Accessibility Discussion Group](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/event/digital-accessibility-discussion-group-5/): Join a community of practice for Wellingtonians who design, build and publish web content. This group, facilitated by Accessibility Content Specialist, Tamsin Ewing, and developer and user experience designer, Steve Barnett, meet to discuss ways to improve digital accessibility in our organisations.

## Team Members
- [Phoebe Sullivan](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/phoebe-sullivan-2/): He mokopuna ahau ki Te Tai Tokerau, te moana o te Waitematā me te awa o Waikato. He uri ahau nō Te Aūpouri, Ngai Takoto, Ngāti Whatua ki Kaipara, Ngāti Whatua ki Ōrākei, me Tainui-Waikato hoki. I am a graduate of Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelors of Law, Māori Resource Management and Māori Studies. It was at university where I found my passion for Māori intergenerational wealth and circular economy frameworks, with a special interest in iwi, hapū and whanau social investment. This has led me opportunities within professional development where I have been a mentor, tutor and kaiako for the past three years.  As a second language learner and part of a whanau currently on our revitalisation journey, I have found it increasingly important to hold space where we can normalise te reo Māori and te ao Māori. Being a kaiako whilst on my own te reo Māori journey has driven my purpose to reconnect to my culture and whanau. I hope that through my mahi I can inspire others to do the same.
- [Jane Bryson](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/jane-bryson/): Jane's career and research converge on one overarching concern: how can we facilitate the achievement of human capability through work? Her research focuses on the investigation of human resource management practices in the context of work and society, taking a multi-disciplinary perspective on people at work and Bthe operationalisation of Sen's capability approach to examine aspirations and influences on workers.
- [Paula Southgate](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/paula-southgate/): Paula Southgate is a senior New Zealand governance leader with over 30 years' experience across education and local government. After postgraduate studies at the University of Waikato, she built a career spanning counselling, teaching, and ultimately elected office, firstly as Chair of the Waikato Regional Council (from 2013), then as Mayor of Hamilton from 2016.
- [Bruce Robertson](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/bruce-robertson/): Bruce is an established governance and risk expert within the public sector, with active membership of audit and risk committees since leaving the Office of the Auditor-General in 2015. He is the independent chair of 14 local authority audit and risk committees across the country, and he is the Chair of the Ministry for Primary Industries Risk and Assurance committee.
- [Wendy Saunders](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/wendy-saunders/): Wendy Saunders is a Principal Advisor – Risk Reduction and “Champion of Land Use Planning” at the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake, based in Wellington. She works across natural hazard risk reduction, resilience, and planning, with a strong focus on improving land-use planning decision-making.
- [Kelly Morrison](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/kelly-morrison/): Kelly Morrison is a Deputy Principal in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, with 16 years of experience as a secondary school teacher. Leading in the areas of curriculum and facilitation, she is currently complementing her role by studying towards a Master of Secondary School Leadership at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington.
- [Madeleine Parker](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/madeleine-parker/): Madeleine Parker is a Lecturer in the School of Government with a focus on urban policy, at the intersection of housing, transport, infrastructure, and land use. Her research uses quantitative and mixed methods to examine policies that can make cities more affordable, accessible, and resilient.
- [Greg Sharland](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/greg-sharland/): Greg Sharland is a Teaching Fellow at Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington. He has over 20 years of experience in the education sector, including 13 years at Wellington College as a teacher and Head of Department, and seven years at Mana College as an Assistant Principal, with two periods as Acting Principal.
- [Valentina Dinica](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/valentina-dinica/): Governance for sustainable development; sustainable nature-based tourism, particularly in Protected Areas, islands and polar regions; the regulation of tourism businesses; the governance and regulation of Protected Areas for environmental sustainability; the regulation and public representation of genome-engineering biotechnologies; policy options for the diffusion of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies; governance for climate change mitigation; the application of the precautionary principle and resilience thinking in public policy and public management.
- [Denny Kudrna](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/denny-kudrna/): Denny Zdenek Kudrna is an economist and political scientist based at Victoria University in Wellington. He taught at the Universities of Vienna and Salzburg and worked for the NZ Productivity Commission, NZ Treasury, IMF, the World Bank, the European Commission, the UN Development Programme, and the Czech Ministry of Finance. He has published in high-ranking academic journals such as Governance and Journal of Common Market Studies and has prepared policy briefs for think tanks such as the Atlantic Council and Aspen Institute. He writes op-eds and holds a PhD from Central European University.
- [Eddie Clark](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/eddie-clark/): Eddie Clark is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, where he has taught since 2015. His expertise lies at the intersection of administrative law, regulatory practice, and public participation in governance — making him an ideal guide for professionals navigating the accountability demands of the modern state.
- [Quang Le](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/quang-le/)
- [Kirsty Gill](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/kirsty-gill/)
- [Jonathan Flutey](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/jonathan-flutey/)
- [Thandar Bo](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/thandar-bo/)
- [Isabella Cawthorn](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/isabella-cawthorn/): Isabella’s energetic and engaging facilitation draws on rich experience in brokering multi-stakeholder partnerships, and in catalysing conversations that set groups up for success.
- [Jeremy Baker](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/jeremy-baker/): Jeremy’s career has been shaped by a clear focus on strengthening the connection between education and business. He brings deep expertise in building meaningful links between learners, industry, and education and training organisations, ensuring that capability development is aligned with real-world needs.
- [Floyd Gommans](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/floyd-ton/)
- [Louise Kotze](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/louise-kotze/)
- [Yanbin Liu](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/yan-liu/): Īmēra yanbin.liu@vuw.ac.nz
- [Kaitlyn McLean](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/kaitlyn-mclean/): He uri tēnei nō Te Arawa, Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Kāi Tahu anō hoki. I am a graduate of Te Reo Māori, Māori Studies, and Sociology. In 2026 I will be pursuing a Master of Arts, looking at language reclamation and community building, investigating how experiences of community influence students’ language journeys at university.
- [Sam Walker](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/sam-walker/): STAFF 
- [Duy Phan](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/duy-phan/): Īmēra duy.phan@wellingtonuni-professional.nz 
- [Emily Lake](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/emily-lake-2/): Email  emily.lake@wellingtonuni-professional.nz
- [Lewis Johnson](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/lewis-johnson/): Ko Rongomaiwahine, ko Kahungunu, ko Rongowhakaata, ko Rangitāne, ko Īnia, ko Lewis Te Rito Johnson tēnei e mihi atu nei. I am a kaiako kuratahi at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna and an alumni of Te Herenga Waka (BA, Te Reo Māori, Māori Studies, Psychology) and Te Wānanga o Raukawa (PGDip, Blended Teaching and Learning in Māori Medium, Primary). I'm passionate about our reo and love learning. I wish to foster safe, fun and warm learning environments where growth prospers.
- [Christina Tay](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/christina-tay/):   Christina studied law and politics at Waikato University, where she was first introduced to the kaupapa of dispute resolution. She later completed her Master's in mediation and conflict resolution at Strathclyde University in the UK. She was a senior resolution practitioner and a past Director of the Employee Assistance Resolution Services at Victoria University.  During her time in the role she was a co-facilitator on the Restorative Foundations for people working in the Health and Disability sector micro-credentials course. Last year, Christina travelled to Micronesia to deliver mediation training as part of an international team. She is a fully trained and accredited restorative justice facilitator, and has mentored in the field of restorative justice for a number of years and recently was appointed as an RJ accreditation assessor. When Christina is not working in the field of dispute resolution, she is catching up with friends and family as well as travelling internationally to conferences such as the Restorative Practices conference being held in Singapore late October to update her knowledge and expand her international network in this field. 
- [Steve Barnett](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/steve-barnett/): Steve Barnett is a human-centred front-end developer and user experience designer. He helps software teams have happier customers by making more user-friendly software.
- [Kate Kolich](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/kate-kolich/): Kate Kolich has over 25 years of leadership experience in data, digital, and innovation across public and private sectors. Kate is a recognised thought leader, she has won multiple industry awards for her work and was named one of the top 100 innovators in data and analytics by Corinium Global Intelligence in 2024. Kate co-chairs Women in Data Science New Zealand and serves on the advisory board of the Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.  Kate has a Master of Information Management from Victoria University of Wellington.
- [Stacey Mareroa-Roberts](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/stacey-mareroa-roberts/): Nō Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Awa, Whakatōhea, Ngai Tuhoe, Ngati Whakaue me Te Rarawa Whakapapa.
- [Pip Woodward](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/pip-woodward/): Pip, currently serving as the Deputy Principal at Ōtūmoetai College, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in fostering educational environments that prioritize coaching and mentoring. In her previous role as the National Coordinator for the Ministry of Education-funded contract on 'Whole School Approach to Wellbeing,' Pip was instrumental in implementing strategies for holistic student development.
- [Paul Wood](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/paul-wood/): Dr. Paul Wood specialises in assisting others build the skillset of emotional intelligence. His workshops enable attendees to recognize, understand, and manage their own and others’ emotions more effectively. These are skills directly associated with leadership, performance, relationship success, navigating change and uncertainty, and life satisfaction. Paul works with everyone from senior leaders in Google and Nike to at risk-teens. He is a regular contributor in the media and his most recently released book, "Mental Fitness; Build your mind for strength and resilience every day" was another instant best seller. Paul’s passion for the pursuit of excellence and the development of emotional intelligence is the result of his own journey from imprisoned delinquent to Doctor of Psychology. It’s not just the theory with Paul, he knows what works and the power of the techniques covered from his own life!
- [Martin Wikaira](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/martin-wikaira/): Martin Wikaira is a well-known iwi leader who specialises in leading diverse teams with complex settings, which rely on excellent communication and relationship skills between Iwi groups and organisations, Crown and Māori .
- [Sean Whitaker](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/sean-whitaker/): Sean is recognised internationally as an expert in the profession of project management. He specializes in partnering with organisations and individuals to assess, and improve, their level of portfolio, program and project management capability and competency. Over the course of his 25 yearlong project management career he has worked with some of the world’s leading IT, mining, energy production, space exploration, construction, telecommunications, transport, research, mining and primary production organisations to improve their level of project management proficiency.
- [Alana Webster](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/alana-webster/): Īmēra alana.webster@wellingtonuni-professional.nz
- [Kody Ward](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/kody-ward/): From Taranaki and Ngāti Maniapoto, Kody is a dedicated learner, educator and researcher. As a second language learner beginning his reo journey at Te Herenga Waka, Kody is passionate about helping others learn te reo Māori. He is currently completeing Te Pīnakitanga o te reo Māori Level 7 te reo Māori at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, while also pursuing a PhD focussing on rangatahi Māori entrepreneurship. Kody understands first-hand the challenges of learning te reo Māori and the sense of empowerment and pride overcoming these challenges provides. Learning te reo Māori was life changing for him, and he is passionate about helping others do the same. 
- [Gary Ward](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/gary-ward/): Īmēra | Email gary.ward@wellingtonuni-professional.nz
- [Christie Wallace](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/christie-wallace/): Christie Wallace is of Te Ātihaunui-ā-Pāpārangi and Ngāti Apa descent. She is a fifth-year student at Victoria University, studying towards a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Te Reo Māori.
- [Deb Walker](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/deb-walker/): I am a highly experienced teacher and facilitator, having been an educator, facilitator, coordinator, consultant, leader, manager and advisor across all sectors for many years. I have worked alongside teachers and senior leadership teams to build their capacity to meet the needs of gifted and neuro-diverse learners under the LSAP priorities and to implement culturally sustaining, mana-enhancing practices to enhance the progress, achievement and well-being of all gifted learners. I am known for my relatability, my practical approach, and my positivity towards those I work with.
- [Karen Waitt](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/karen-waitt/): Karen is an experienced facilitator and coach, privileged to be working in this amazing field for the past nineteen years.
- [Jo Wailling](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/jo-wailling/): Dr Jo Wailling is a clinician researcher, human factors professional and accredited mediator. Her career in healthcare spans 30 years, includes clinical leadership roles in the UK and NZ, and she currently works as an independent scholar and consultant. Jo partners with government agencies, researchers, and advocacy groups to collaboratively design, deliver or evaluate restorative initiatives in international health and disability settings. Her notable work includes New Zealand's restorative response to surgical mesh harm and her work as Co-chair of the National Collaborative for Restorative Initiatives in Health alongside Graham Cameron. Her PhD asked what works, and for whom, with regard to restorative responses to adverse events in the NZ health and disability systems.
- [Judi Vernau](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/judi-vernau/): Judi has worked as an information architect and taxonomist for many years and specialises is the organisation, structuring and description of information. She has worked for clients across the public and private sectors in various parts of the world, and came to New Zealand in 2013 to develop an ontology for the Department of Conservation. Since then she has developed metadata schemes, taxonomies and ontologies for several government departments, and has been researching the options for an all-of-government ontology for Archives New Zealand.
- [Brooke Trenwith](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/brooke-trenwith/): Brooke is trained Secondary teacher and has taught early childhood through to university level, been a gifted coordinator and an enhanced learning teacher. She was also an assistant director of an English Language School in Taiwan, responsible for Curriculum Design and Staff Professional Development. Brooke was project leader of the Te Toi Tupu contract, helping schools develop robust, transparent and cohesive approached to gifted education and create a “rising tide” of achievement through whole class provision.
- [Rachel Ton](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/rachel-ton/): Īmēra rachel.ton@vuw.ac.nz
- [Kaea Tibble](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/kaea-tibble/): Kaea Tibble is of Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Raukawa ki te tonga descent. He is a fifth and final year student at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University studying towards a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Te Reo Māori and Anthropology.
- [Kate Thornton](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/kate-thornton/): Kate Thornton is an Associate Professor in Te Pukenga Wai, the Faculty of Education, Health and Psychological Sciences at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington. She is a former secondary school teacher and professional development facilitator. Kate’s research areas include educational leadership, leadership development, and mentoring and coaching. She has a strong interest in the ways leaders mentor and build collaborative cultures within their teams. Kate teaches in the Masters of Secondary School Leadership programme and has been involved in the design and delivery of both this and the Effective Mentoring micro-credential course.
- [Darci Thompson](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/darci-thompson/): Email darci.thompson@wellingtonuni-professional.nz 
- [Tania Te Whenua](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/tania-te-whenua/): Tania is a passionate educator and practicing solicitor specializing in Māori commercial law. She is the former Programme Manager Māori at Victoria University’s Centre for Lifelong Learning and co-wrote the Centre's Māori language resources. Tania also managed Māori educational programmes for the Peace Foundation Aotearoa – a not-for-profit organisation which educates on peaceful conflict resolution in New Zealand schools. Prior to this Tania held the role of senior researcher Māori at Te Papa Tongarewa, the Museum of New Zealand, where she worked across the curatorial and repatriation teams to support the generation of knowledge on Māori taonga and customary practices. Tania is known for fostering confidence in those with little or no exposure to the Māori language and culture in a safe learning environment.
- [Madeleine Taylor](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/madeleine-taylor/): Madeleine has worked in organisations for the last 26 years, specialising in managing interactions with people. Madeleine completed a degree in social work at Massey University in 1979 then worked as a social worker in the health and mental health areas. She was appointed the Staff Welfare Officer for a local government organisation prior to starting a private practice in 1995. Madeleine trained Negotiation and Influencing workshops for 15 years for CMNZ Ltd a New Zealand company affiliated with the Harvard Negotiation Project. Madeleine is a certified mediator with LEADR, an accredited Conflict Partnership Facilitator and Trainer, a certified Executive Coach, a registered Social Worker and has a certificate in Organisational Transactional Analysis.
- [Jaimee Stuart](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/jaimee-stuart/): Jaimee has a MSc and PhD from Victoria University of Wellington in Cross-cultural Psychology and is an Adjunct Research Fellow of the Centre for Applied Cross-cultural Psychology. Jaimee has worked across government, NGO, and private sectors in New Zealand, Australia, and the broader Asia Pacific focusing on health, wellbeing, and identity in the context of cultural diversity and multiculturalism. She has published extensively on the topics of acculturation and adaptation, Indigenous health, and refugee settlement and has facilitated professional development and capacity building in cross-cultural competency, cultural intelligence, intercultural relations and unconscious bias (among many other topics) for over 15 years.
- [Trish Stonestreet](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/team-member/trish-stonestreet/): Trish Stonestreet is a director of Maygrove Management Services.

## Venues
- [Blended Tauranga](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/280-blended-tauranga/)
- [Blended Hamilton](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/279-blended-hamilton/)
- [Blended Christchurch](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/278-blended-christchurch/)
- [GB340](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/276-gb340/)
- [JetPark Hamilton Hotel](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/274-jetpark-hamilton-hotel/)
- [Russley Golf Club & Function Centre](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/273-russley-golf-club-function-centre/)
- [Hamilton](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/272-hamilton/)
- [Tauranga](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/271-tauranga/)
- [TBC](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/267-tbc/)
- [Wellington Museum](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/262-wellington-museum/)
- [Statistics New Zealand – Wellington](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/261-statistics-new-zealand-wellington/)
- [NZIER](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/257-nzier/)
- [Old Government Buildings (Faculty of Law)](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/255-old-government-buildings-faculty-of-law/)
- [Capital on the Quay](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/244-capital-on-the-quay/)
- [Minter Ellison](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/243-minter-ellison/)
- [3/11 Hunter Street](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/239-3-11-hunter-street/)
- [Online](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/238-online/)
- [BNZ Partners Centre](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/235-bnz-partners-centre/)
- [Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/234-western-institute-of-technology-at-taranaki-witt/)
- [Movenpick Hotel](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/231-movenpick-hotel/)
- [Grand Mercure Hotel](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/230-grand-mercure-hotel/)
- [Te Arawhiti Offices](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/229-te-arawhiti-offices/)
- [Rydges Latimer Christchurch](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/222-rydges-latimer-christchurch/)
- [113 The Terrace](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/221-113-the-terrace/)
- [Kelburn Campus](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/218-kelburn-campus/)
- [Defence House](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/216-defence-house/)
- [Sky Stadium](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/214-sky-stadium/)
- [US Embassy](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/213-us-embassy/)
- [Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/212-occupational-therapy-board-of-new-zealand/)
- [RH107](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/209-rh107/)
- [Embassy of France](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/205-embassy-of-france/)
- [Front & Centre](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/186-front-centre/)
- [Capital & Coast District Health Board](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/171-capital-coast-district-health-board/)
- [IBM Building House](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/154-ibm-building-house/)
- [Melbourne Business School](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/153-melbourne-business-school/)
- [Victoria Auckland Training Rooms](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/151-victoria-auckland-training-rooms/)
- [Offices of Buddle Findlay](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/149-offices-of-buddle-findlay/)
- [VUW Pipitea Campus](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/132-vuw-pipitea-campus/)
- [VUW Auckland Teaching Rooms](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/94-vuw-auckland-teaching-rooms/)
- [Royal Society of New Zealand](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/69-royal-society-of-new-zealand/)
- [Rutherford House](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/venues/1-rutherford-house/)

## Presenters
- [Taylor Tipa](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/44721-taylor-tipa/)
- [Phoebe Sullivan](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/47605-phoebe-sullivan/)
- [Jane Bryson](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/9360-jane-bryson/)
- [Bruce Robertson](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/52223-bruce-robertson/)
- [Paula Southgate](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/52222-paula-southgate/)
- [Wendy Saunders](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/51735-wendy-saunders/)
- [Kelly Morrison](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/51673-kelly-morrison/)
- [Madeleine Parker](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/51619-madeleine-parker/)
- [Greg Sharland](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/51549-greg-sharland/)
- [Valentina Dinica](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/51481-valentina-dinica/)
- [Denny Kudrna](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/51468-denny-kudrna/)
- [Eddie Clark](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/27559-eddie-clark/)
- [Yanbin Liu](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/49337-yanbin-liu/)
- [Kirsty Gill](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/51075-kirsty-gill/)
- [Thandar Bo](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/50955-thandar-bo/)
- [Quang Le](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/50802-quang-le/)
- [Jonathan Flutey](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/24883-jonathan-flutey/)
- [Isabella Cawthorn](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/51204-isabella-cawthorn/)
- [Jeremy Baker](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/40107-jeremy-baker/)
- [Floyd Gommans](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/49394-floyd-gommans/)
- [Louise Kotze](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/8-louise-kotze/)
- [Kaitlyn McLean](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/49389-kaitlyn-mclean/)
- [Sam Walker](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/49384-sam-walker/)
- [Duy Phan](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/48190-duy-phan/)
- [Emily Lake](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/39996-emily-lake/)
- [Lewis Johnson](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/49188-lewis-johnson/)
- [Christina Tay](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/35027-christina-tay/)
- [Steve Barnett](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/47516-steve-barnett/)
- [Kate Kolich](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/47420-kate-kolich/)
- [Stacey Mareroa-Roberts](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/46450-stacey-mareroa-roberts/)
- [Adriana Destenave-Fernandez](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/44407-adriana-destenave-fernandez/)
- [Kaea Tibble](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/45993-kaea-tibble/)
- [Joanne Dow](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/45678-joanne-dow/)
- [Tamsin Ewing](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/45673-tamsin-ewing/)
- [Nayte Reweti](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/45546-nayte-reweti/)
- [Vincent Ieni Olsen-Reeder](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/45505-vincent-ieni-olsen-reeder/)
- [Ayla Blair-Smith](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/45057-ayla-blair-smith/)
- [Rodney Barber](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/44767-rodney-barber/)
- [Janelle Riki-Waaka](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/44718-janelle-riki-waaka/)
- [Dr. Simon McCallum](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/44674-dr-simon-mccallum/)
- [Digby Scott](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/43173-digby-scott/)
- [Sally Duxfield](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/43067-sally-duxfield/)
- [Sarah Howell](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/42679-sarah-howell/)
- [Robin Averill](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/42678-robin-averill/)
- [Jenny McDonald](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/42568-jenny-mcdonald/)
- [Anelda Mail](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/42274-anelda-mail/)
- [Morne Mail](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/42273-morne-mail/)
- [Deb Gilbertson](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/42272-deb-gilbertson/)
- [Simone Bull](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/41804-simone-bull/)
- [Alannah Britz](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/arlo/presenters/41504-alannah-britz/)

## Course Categories
- [Business Management & Administration](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/business-management-administration/): Develop practical business management and administration skills that support organisational success. Our courses help professionals build confidence in managing people, processes and resources, while strengthening capabilities in stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, budgeting and financial decision-making.
- [Communication & Engagement](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/communication-engagement/): Develop practical communication and engagement skills that help you connect with diverse audiences, build stronger relationships, and influence outcomes. Our courses cover workplace communication, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, writing, and presenting ideas with clarity and confidence.
- [Courses for Credit](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/courses-for-credit/): Advance your professional development through university-level courses that contribute towards recognised qualifications. These credit-bearing courses combine academic rigour with practical workplace application, helping you build knowledge and skills that support long-term career growth.
- [Cultural Competency & Te Tiriti](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/cultural-competency-te-tiriti/): Build the knowledge and confidence to engage respectfully and effectively in Aotearoa New Zealand's diverse workplaces and communities. Our courses explore cultural competency, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, mātauranga Māori, and practical approaches to creating inclusive and culturally responsive organisations.
- [Data & AI](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/data-ai/): Build the confidence to work effectively with data and artificial intelligence in a rapidly changing world. Our courses explore practical data skills, AI applications, governance, and responsible approaches to using emerging technologies to support better decisions and organisational outcomes.
- [Education Sector](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/education-sector/): Develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create meaningful learning experiences for ākonga. Our courses support primary and secondary educators to strengthen teaching practice, foster learner engagement, and navigate the opportunities and challenges facing education today.
- [Events](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/events/)
- [Government & Public Policy](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/government-public-policy/): Strengthen your understanding of the systems, processes, and challenges shaping Aotearoa's public sector. Our courses explore policy development, governance, public sector leadership, and practical approaches to delivering better outcomes for communities.
- [Leadership](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/leadership/): Develop the mindset, confidence, and capability to lead people, teams, and organisations effectively. Our courses explore leadership principles, people management, strategic thinking, and the skills needed to lead through change and complexity.
- [Managing Yourself](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/managing-yourself/): Build the skills and habits that help you thrive at work and beyond. Our courses explore resilience, emotional intelligence, communication, wellbeing, and practical strategies for improving personal effectiveness and professional growth.
- [Micro-credentials](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/micro-credentials/): Gain recognised credentials while building practical, in-demand skills that support your professional growth. Our university-backed micro-credentials combine flexible learning with formal assessment, allowing you to deepen your expertise and gain credit towards further study.
- [Project Management](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/project-management/): Develop the tools and confidence to successfully plan, lead, and deliver projects. Our courses explore project management principles, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and practical techniques for achieving successful outcomes.
- [Restorative Practice](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/restorative-practice/): Build the skills to foster stronger relationships, navigate conflict constructively, and create positive outcomes for everyone involved. Our courses explore restorative principles, communication approaches, and frameworks for responding to harm, conflict, and complex challenges.
- [Strategy & Design](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/strategy-design/): Develop the skills to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and create solutions that meet real human needs. Our courses explore strategic thinking, human-centred design, systems approaches, and practical frameworks for turning ideas into action.
- [Te Reo Māori](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/course-category/te-reo-maori/): Build your confidence using te reo Māori in everyday and professional settings. Our courses support learners at different stages, helping you develop language skills, strengthen pronunciation, deepen your understanding of tikanga, and engage more confidently in te ao Māori.

## Categories
- [Administration](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/administration/)
- [Artificial Intelligence & Data](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/artificial-intelligence-data/)
- [Capability @ Lunch](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/capability-lunch/)
- [Case Study](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/case-study/)
- [Climate risk](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/climate-risk/)
- [Communication & Engagement](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/communication-engagement/)
- [Customised Programme](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/customised-programme/)
- [Cybersecurity](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/cybersecurity/)
- [Digital badges](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/digital-badges/)
- [Education](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/education/)
- [Government & Public Policy](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/government-and-public-policy/)
- [International](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/international/)
- [Leadership](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/leadership/)
- [Learning Frameworks](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/learning-frameworks/)
- [Māori Language & Culture](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/maori-language-culture/)
- [Micro-Credentials](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/micro-credentials/)
- [NZELTO](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/nzelto/)
- [Press Release](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/press-release/)
- [Project Management](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/project-management/)
- [Return on Investment](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/return-on-investment/)
- [Strategy](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/strategy/)
- [Uncategorized](https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/category/uncategorized/)