Dean’s Office
The Dean has overall responsibility for all academic and administrative activities in the University of Otago, Christchurch and is accountable in all management matters to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
The Dean’s responsibilities include:
- Oversight of the administration of all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
- Co-ordination of strategic planning for the University of Otago, Christchurch
- Liaison within the University and with other health and education sector agencies
- Oversight of the day-to-day functioning of the Dean’s Department.
The Dean is assisted by staff of the Department of the Dean, and senior academic staff who hold part-time appointments in specific areas.
The Dean
Personal Assistant to the Dean
Deputy Dean
Associate Deans
- Professor Lisa Stamp Research
- Professor Tim Wilkinson Medical Education
- Associate Professor Margaret Currie Postgraduate Studies
- Professor Suzanne Pitama Māori
- Professor Don Wilson Nelson
- Dr Kiki Maoate Pacific
- Dr Tania Huria Associate Dean Student Affairs
Academic Programmes
Study at the University of Otago, Christchurch
Medical Education Unit
Medical Education Unit webpages
Biostatistics and Computational Biology
Biostatistics and Computational Biology website
- John Pearson
- Christopher Frampton
- Jonathan Williman, Senior Research Fellow
Māori/Indigenous Health Institute (MIHI)
Māori/Indigenous Health Institute (MIHI) website
Director
Senior Manager Client Services
- Melissa Paton
Manager Client Services
- Katrina Hogg
Lead Administrators
- Cathy Mulligan
- Rebekah Higgs
- Diane Taylor
Finance
Manager Finance
- Shereen Naicker
Human Resources
Generalist HR advice and support for all employment-related matters in the University of Otago, Christchurch
Senior HR Adviser
- Maggie McEvoy
Research Office
All matters relating to administering research grants and contracts including applications, closing dates, summer studentships etc.
Research and Development Manager
Kaitohutohu Rangahau Hauora Māori, Māori Health Research Adviser
Research Advisers
- Katharina Stirland
- Tamsin Sheen
- Emily Oughton
- James Bowden
Senior Research Administrator
- Jen Dreaver
Research Administrator
- Bridget Kinnersley
Support Services
Purchasing Officer
- Kirsten Taylor
- Tanya Pawsey
Custodian
- Todd Moore
Research Facilities (CARA)
Director
- Scott Loeffler
Senior Technician
- Arron Dyer
Technicians
- Erin Lally
- Ruth Owers
- Sarah Rogers
Laboratories
Manager
Glassware Technician
- Kathryn Orlita
IT Support Services
Team Leader
Computer Support
Media Support
External Engagement
Senior Communications Adviser
- Appointment to be confirmed
Marketing Adviser
- Nina Lamb
Events Coordinator
- Paula de Roeper
Development Manager
- John Godfrey
Property Services
Facilities Manager
- Jack Stewart
