Pasifika Student Success
We offer supportive environments and services for every stage of your journey, whether you’re a new student or in your final year.
The Pasifika Student Success team is the University ‘āiga (family) who journey with all Pasifika students at Te Herenga Waka. The team fosters learning and teaching communities in an environment that celebrates Pasifika cultures, is welcoming and safe, and is focused on academic excellence, personal growth, and wellbeing. The team engage with Pasifika students on campus and via various online platforms, such as Zoom, email, phone, and social media.
You can book in with any of the team below–click on the button beside their name and it will take you to their personal booking link.
Meet the team
Manager, Pasifika Student Success
Aaron Nonoa
Manager Pasifika Student Success
Academic Office · Pasifika Student Success Team
Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Wellington Faculty of Education
Senior Pasifika Engagement Adviser – 3rd year and Post-Graduate students FHSS and Education
Fabie Filo
Senior Pasifika Engagement Adviser
Pasifika Student Success
Book an appointment to meet with Fabie
Pasifika Engagement Adviser – 1 and 2 year FHSS and Education Students
Stariana Framhein-Tagoa'i
Pasifika Engagement Adviser
Academic Office
Stariana Framhein
Book an appointment to meet with Stariana
Wellington School of Business and Government
Mela Kaufusi
Pasifika Engagement Adviser
Academic Office
Book an appointment to meet with Mela
Wellington Faculty of Science, Wellington Faculty of Engineering and the Wellington Faculty of Health
Mele Porter
Pasifika Engagement Adviser
Academic Office
Book an appointment to meet with Mele
Wellington Faculty of Law
Marina Wall
Pasifika Engagement Adviser
Pasifika Student Success
Book an appointment to meet with Marina
Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation
Ryan Simpson
Pasifika Engagement Adviser
Pasifika Student Success
Book an appointment to meet with Ryan
Pasifika Postgraduate Support
Postgraduate support is available, please contact pasifika-student-success@vuw.ac.nz
Pasifika spaces
The following spaces are available for all Pasifika students to use:
- CO145a, Cotton Building, Kelburn Campus
- TTR107, Te Toki a Rata, Kelburn Campus
- VZ513, Von Zedlitz Building, Kelburn Campus
- Whanau/’Āiga Room: VS128, 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus
- Tabua Room: RHMZ18, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus
If you need access, email pasifika-student-success@vuw.ac.nz.
Events
The PSS team run many events throughout the trimesters for all Pasifika students. More information on our facebook, Instagram, and in your emails.
More support staff
More student support
The University offers a range of student support services to help you succeed academically and make your experience a positive one.