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Aquinas College has several staff in place to provide a safe, academic and fun living environment. We are all here to help.

Warden | Tautiaki

Rosemary Tarbotton imageRosemary Tarbotton

BAppMgmt, DipCompNursing, DipHospMgmt, ADipSCSM

Contact

Tel +64 3 479 5562
Email rosemary.tarbotton@otago.ac.nz

Rosemary Tarbotton has recently been appointed College Warden (Tautiaki). As Warden of the College Rosemary is responsible for all aspects of College life, encompassing pastoral care, academic support, sporting, cultural and social activities, and for ensuring that all structures are in place for the wellbeing of all at the College.

Deputy Warden | Tautiaki-Piki

Helen Schmidt imageHelen Schmidt

Contact

Tel +64 3 479 5563
Email helen.schmidt@otago.ac.nz

Helen's role as Deputy Warden is integral to the management and pastoral care provided by the College, encompassing a wide range of duties mostly relating to academic support and pastoral care of residents.

Assistant Warden | Tautiaki-Kaiāwhina

Tim Cossens imageTim Cossens

Contact

Tel +64 3 479 5564
Email tim.cossens@otago.ac.nz

Tim's role is to undertake pastoral care, resident welfare, academic, evening or weekend duty coverage and College activities duties. Activities and events form a large part of the role, from Inter-College sports, to cultural celebratory events, to the annual College Ball.

Administrator | Kaiwhakahaere

Pip Falloon image 2020Pip Falloon

Contact

Tel +64 3 479 5560
Email pip.falloon@otago.ac.nz

Pip is here to help residents with any inquiries they may have. Pip is the first port-of-call for all things financial and administrative in the College.

Her friendly face is there to help residents with all their needs and greet you from Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Maintenance

Murray Walker imageMurray Walker

Contact

Tel +64 3 479 5560
Email murray.walker@otago.ac.nz

Our Facilities Coordinator, Murray Walker, is responsible for maintenance and works hard to keep the College in excellent condition. Residents can inform Murray online of maintenance issues around the College or in their rooms.

Murray usually works Monday – Friday.

Kitchen Manager

Claire Stewart imageClaire Stewart

Contact

Tel +64 3 479 5569
Email claire.stewwart@otago.ac.nz

Our Head Chef, Claire Stewart is responsible for the serving of nutritious and well-balanced menus, ensuring there is something for everyone.

Claire is well known for his approachability and goes the extra mile to try to ensure that every resident is happy with the food.

Sub-Wardens

Aquinas Sub-Wardens are experienced students who live on site, in rooms amongst other residents.

Sub-Wardens are there to help Aquinas residents adjust to the transition of moving away from home and first year University study.

Our Sub-Wardens are trained to support you. They are an integral part of the community and help provide an enjoyable living and study environment. There is a Sub-Warden on duty each night and at the weekend – so help is always at hand.

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