Meet our graduates
At the School of Management, you don’t have to have everything figured out from day one. Our programmes are flexible and practical, allowing you to explore different interests while building skills that employers value.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in how organisations work—through applied learning, real-world examples, and opportunities to put theory into practice. From there, students shape their own pathways into diverse careers, further study, or both.
Our graduates go on to a variety of roles across business, government, and community organisations. What connects these journeys is the confidence to adapt, think critically, and make an impact—no matter where they start.
Discover how our graduates have shaped their own pathways through Management—into careers, research, and leadership.
Management that has impact — shapes people and organisations.
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Ashleigh Donaldson
Flexible study pathways took Ashleigh from the classroom to international research and a graduate role at Deloitte.
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Westley Yang
From student to HR leader, the School of Management prepared Westley to contribute early in his career and grow with confidence.
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Brierley Hamill
From organisational development to supply chain and sales, Management provided a foundation that remains relevant across every role.
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Todd Foster
Management took Todd from consulting into entrepreneurship, equipping him with systems thinking to found a data‑driven start‑up and advise globally.
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Zoe Flack
Management encouraged Zoe to question how organisations should operate, grounding her in ethics, culture and values she now brings to her work at Te Whatu Ora.
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Wayne Aquila
From undergraduate study to doctoral research, the School of Management shaped Wayne's path into academic research.
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Cassandra Griffin
Tutoring opportunities deepened Cassandra’s interest in HR, building confidence and capability that now shape her impact as People and Culture Advisor.
