As Division Manager – Academic Programmes for Te Wānanga Waiora – Division of Health at the University of Waikato, I provide strategic leadership across academic programmes, governance, quality assurance and accreditation. I lead a team that partners with academic leaders and professional colleagues across all schools and programmes within the Division to support the development, approval and continuous enhancement of programmes to meet University and regulatory requirements while delivering an exceptional student experience.

My role spans academic governance, programme and curriculum development, quality enhancement, assessment and regulatory frameworks, accreditation, institutional reporting, and strategic academic planning. I work closely with professional, statutory and regulatory bodies to support the accreditation and ongoing quality assurance of programmes across a broad range of health disciplines.

I am passionate about translating complex policy and regulatory requirements into practical, sustainable approaches that enable innovation, strengthen academic quality, and support organisational excellence.