Academic chairs

Through the help of donors and partners, we have established a number of academic chairs in areas ranging from restorative justice to sustainable energy.

University chair positions ensure excellence in research and teaching. Chairs are usually funded by government and private organisations that have a need in specific areas of research.

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington currently has six academic chairs:

Our funders

  • Accident Compensation Corporation
  • Department of Corrections
  • Department of Internal Affairs
  • Earthquake Commission
  • Financial Markets Authority
  • Gama Foundation
  • Inland Revenue
  • Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
  • Ministry of Education
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Ministry of Justice
  • Ministry of Social Development
  • New Zealand Police
  • New Zealand Productivity Commission
  • New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
  • Private philanthropists
  • State Services Commission
  • The Grace Memorial Trust
  • The Government Regulatory Practice Initiative
  • The Treasury

Support a chair

Development and Alumni Relations Office

The University’s chairs are funded by a range of institutions and individuals. Contact the Development and Alumni Relations Office if you or your organisation have research needs that are not being met, and you would like to discuss supporting an academic chair.

Level 3, Hunter Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington
Postal address: PO Box 600, Wellington 6140