Meet the Academic Advisers , Te tūtakitaki ki ngā Kaitohutohu

Meet with an Academic Adviser for help with planning or staying on track with your study. Find the adviser you need and make an appointment to see them, or email a question.

To make an appointment with one of the academic advisers from your college:

  • email us directly on contact@massey.ac.nz
  • check times available and make an appointment through MyHub (login required)
  • If you are studying online by distance and would like a phone or online Zoom meeting, you can book an appointment with any adviser from your college.

College of Creative Arts

College of Creative Arts

Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Student Central via the Pyramid, Wellington Campus

Wellington campus

 Paul James

Paul James

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora! I advise on Creative Arts and Business qualifications and I’m looking forward to helping you on your academic journey. I have a BSc in Interpersonal Communication with a minor in Advertising Design and a Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying). I’m a qualified Quantity Surveyor, a member of Passive House Institute NZ, and a fountain pen enthusiast.

 Hannah Richardson

Hannah Richardson

Ki ngā ākonga o Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa,

I advise on qualifications within the College of Creative Arts and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

I also have two young tamariki and understand the struggles of student life & balancing multiple commitments. Kei konei au, hei whakamahiri i a koe.

 Bailie Sims

Bailie Sims

Senior Academic Adviser

Tēnā koutou! He uri tēnei nō Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Rangitāne, Ngāti Porou. I'm here to help you navigate through your academic journey at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Massey University. I advise on qualifications within the College of Creative Arts and the College of Health and am based on the Pukeahu campus in Wellington.

College of Health

College of Health

Manawatū campus in Palmerston North

 Jaime Conroy

Jaime Conroy

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora, I advise on the humanities and social sciences and health qualifications, and am based on the Manawatū campus.

I am passionate about higher learning and supporting tauira (students) to succeed in their studies. Having completed undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, I appreciate that navigating study can be challenging. I look forward to helping you plan your studies.

 Vikki Schou

Vikki Schou

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora. I’m Vikki and I look after qualifications in Massey Business School and the College of Health. I am passionate about ensuring you, our tauira (students) have the best possible experience here at Massey.

Wellington campus

 Bailie Sims

Bailie Sims

Senior Academic Adviser

Tēnā koutou! He uri tēnei nō Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Rangitāne, Ngāti Porou. I'm here to help you navigate through your academic journey at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Massey University. I advise on qualifications within the College of Creative Arts and the College of Health and am based on the Pukeahu campus in Wellington.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday via Zoom Drop-ins 12noon – 1pm.

Auckland campus

 Joyce Lim

Joyce Lim

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora. Students are the reasons universities exist! I look forward to helping students who need academic advice in all Business qualifications and Undergraduate Humanities and Social Sciences qualifications.

 Rathee Sivasubramaniyam

Rathee Sivasubramaniyam

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora! I help tauira (students) maximise their academic potential through accurate course advice. I advise on the College of Sciences and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences qualifications. In my free time, I enjoy going for long walks and trying out new coffee shops!

Manawatū campus in Palmerston North

 Jaime Conroy

Jaime Conroy

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora, I advise on the humanities and social sciences and health qualifications, and am based on the Manawatū campus.

I am passionate about higher learning and supporting tauira (students) to succeed in their studies. Having completed undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, I appreciate that navigating study can be challenging. I look forward to helping you plan your studies.

Seini Pifeleti

Senior Academic Adviser

I advise on qualifications within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Sciences (including Vet). I have a Master of Science (Physiology) from Massey University. Outside of work, I moonlight as a Group Fitness Instructor, am a qualified Personal Trainer.

Victoria-Jayne Scott

Senior Academic Adviser

I advise on qualifications within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Sciences (including Vet). I have a Master of Science (Chemistry) from Massey University. In my spare time, I enjoy aqua fitness, baking up a storm, board game battles and catching up with friends.

Wellington campus

 Hannah Richardson

Hannah Richardson

Ki ngā ākonga o Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa,

I advise on qualifications within the College of Creative Arts and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

I also have two young tamariki and understand the struggles of student life & balancing multiple commitments. Kei konei au, hei whakamahiri i a koe.

College of Sciences

College of Sciences

Office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday via Zoom Drop-ins 10am – 12noon.

Auckland campus

Liu Beliaeva

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora! I’m dedicated to helping tauira (students) achieve their academic goals and thrive at university. I advise on qualifications within the College of Sciences and Massey Business School. In my free time, I enjoy beach walks with my family and our dog, exploring local music scenes, and visiting new places.

 Rathee Sivasubramaniyam

Rathee Sivasubramaniyam

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora! I help tauira (students) maximise their academic potential through accurate course advice. I advise on the College of Sciences and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences qualifications. In my free time, I enjoy going for long walks and trying out new coffee shops!

Manawatū campus in Palmerston North

Seini Pifeleti

Senior Academic Adviser

I advise on qualifications within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Sciences (including Vet). I have a Master of Science (Physiology) from Massey University. Outside of work, I moonlight as a Group Fitness Instructor, am a qualified Personal Trainer.

Victoria-Jayne Scott

Senior Academic Adviser

I advise on qualifications within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Sciences (including Vet). I have a Master of Science (Chemistry) from Massey University. In my spare time, I enjoy aqua fitness, baking up a storm, board game battles and catching up with friends.

 James Waaler

James Waaler

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora. I am passionate about helping you, our tauira (students) to get the best out of your university life here at Massey. My focus is on Sciences and Business. In my free time I enjoy sport (watching – too old to play now), fishing and poker.

Massey Business School

Massey Business School

Office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday via Zoom Drop-ins 10am – 12noon.

Auckland campus

Liu Beliaeva

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora! I’m dedicated to helping tauira (students) achieve their academic goals and thrive at university. I advise on qualifications within the College of Sciences and Massey Business School. In my free time, I enjoy beach walks with my family and our dog, exploring local music scenes, and visiting new places.

 Joyce Lim

Joyce Lim

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora. Students are the reasons universities exist! I look forward to helping students who need academic advice in all Business qualifications and Undergraduate Humanities and Social Sciences qualifications.

 Catherine Mendousse-Dumarquez

Catherine Mendousse-Dumarquez

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora. My two portfolios are Business and Health and I am here to help and guide you, our students to make sure you have the best experience in your studies at Massey University.

Manawatū campus in Palmerston North

 Vikki Schou

Vikki Schou

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora. I’m Vikki and I look after qualifications in Massey Business School and the College of Health. I am passionate about ensuring you, our tauira (students) have the best possible experience here at Massey.

 James Waaler

James Waaler

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora. I am passionate about helping you, our tauira (students) to get the best out of your university life here at Massey. My focus is on Sciences and Business. In my free time I enjoy sport (watching – too old to play now), fishing and poker.

Wellington campus

 Paul James

Paul James

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora! I advise on Creative Arts and Business qualifications and I’m looking forward to helping you on your academic journey. I have a BSc in Interpersonal Communication with a minor in Advertising Design and a Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying). I’m a qualified Quantity Surveyor, a member of Passive House Institute NZ, and a fountain pen enthusiast.

Upcoming academic advice drop-in sessions

People working around a computer in a studio
Nov 03 – Feb 13
Date and time: 3 November 2025, 12pm – 13 February 2026, 1pm
Multi-day event
Location: Student Central via the Pyramid, Wellington campus

College of Creative Arts academic advisers are available for drop-in sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12 noon and 1pm.

Smiling group with books taking notes
Nov 03 – Feb 13
Date and time: 3 November 2025, 12pm – 13 February 2026, 1pm
Multi-day event
Location: Online event

College of Health academic advisers are available for online drop-in sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Drop in any time between 12 noon to 1pm.

Student sitting at a table in a cafe, using a laptop
Nov 03 – Feb 13
Date and time: 3 November 2025, 12pm – 13 February 2026, 1pm
Multi-day event
Location: Online event

College of Sciences academic advisers are available for online drop-in sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Drop in any time between 12 noon to 1pm.

Student using a laptop at a desk in the library
Nov 03 – Feb 13
Date and time: 3 November 2025, 12pm – 13 February 2026, 1pm
Multi-day event
Location: Online event

Massey Business School academic advisors are available for online drop-in sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Drop in any time between 12 noon to 1pm.