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

Wellington campus

 Paul James

Paul James

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.

 Jessica Michael

Jessica Michael

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora, I advise on Creative Arts and Business qualifications. I've worked for universities in the US and have a BA in Political Economy and French from UC Berkeley. I love cooking, reading, and exploring the outdoors.

 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 Health

Auckland campus

 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

 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.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

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.

 Kirshwin Reddy

Kirshwin Reddy

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora. My area of focus is Sciences, Vet and Humanities on the Manawatū campus. I have a passion for working with tauira (students) and keen to help support you through your academic journey to ensure you make the most from your time at Massey. I look forward to meeting you.

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

Auckland campus

 Kathy Chen

Kathy Chen

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora, I advise on the College of Science qualifications. My role is to support you to achieve your goals throughout your academic journey at Massey University.

If you need any assistance planning your degree, course selection, academic pathway, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You are always welcome.

 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

 Kirshwin Reddy

Kirshwin Reddy

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora. My area of focus is Sciences, Vet and Humanities on the Manawatū campus. I have a passion for working with tauira (students) and keen to help support you through your academic journey to ensure you make the most from your time at Massey. I look forward to meeting you.

 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

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.

 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

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.

 Jessica Michael

Jessica Michael

Senior Academic Adviser

Kia ora, I advise on Creative Arts and Business qualifications. I've worked for universities in the US and have a BA in Political Economy and French from UC Berkeley. I love cooking, reading, and exploring the outdoors.