Everything we do needs to contribute to addressing global and national challenges and building a better world.
Professor Ehsan Mesbahi
Pro Vice-Chancellor, SHEADI
SHEADI’s recently developed Value Proposition describes ‘what we are good for’ and our six interdependent strategic challenge areas. These areas represent the domains of impact where we and our broader communities believe we can lead or add significant value:
Working in partnership among ourselves and with others is a core part of our strategy. This is represented by the concept of taurua—two waka operating as one. Our strategic challenge areas also help guide how and where we partner.
Read more about SHEADI’s Value Proposition.
Partner with us
We apply our strengths—what we are good for—to strategic challenge areas that focus on some of the biggest questions facing the world today.
Below are examples of just some of the areas you could join us in, within the themes of Quantum Leap, Thrive, and Our Earth.
Focus areas
Creating future technology
Emerging technologies—artificial intelligence, high-temperature superconductors, and reusable framing structures will have huge implications for the future.
Improving health and wellbeing
Good mental and physical health is vital for people and communities to thrive. Our researchers make a difference in New Zealand and around the world.
Tackling climate change
From shrinking ice sheets to warming oceans to rising global temperatures—there’s growing demand for people with the knowledge to solve climate change issues.
Equipment and facilities
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington boasts an abundance of specialised technical equipment and world-class expertise.
Search our equipmentCentres and institutes
Antarctic Research Centre
Providing world-leading research on how the Antarctic is responding to climate change and the consequences, both globally and for New Zealand.
Ferrier Research Institute
A team of carbohydrate, analytical, and bio-chemistry experts working to bring better drugs, materials and technology to the world.
Robinson Research Institute
Moulding innovative engineering and applied physics to build advanced technologies for businesses worldwide.
Industry Alliance Programme
The Industry Alliance Programme delivers academically rigorous education with a strong vocational emphasis. Every programme involves direct engagement with—and input from—the ICT industry.
Learn moreGet in touch
Contact the strategic initiatives office to discuss any future opportunities for projects or initiatives within the division.
Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor
Ehsan Mesbahi
Dean of Engineering
Wellington Faculty of Engineering
Pevi Ma'alo
Allison Kay
Grants and Scholarships Coordinator
Division of Science, Health, Engineering, Architecture and Design Innovation · Faculties of Science, Health, Engineering and Architecture and Design Innovation
Director, Strategy and Planning
Division of Science, Health, Engineering, Architecture and Design Innovation
Rachael Odlin
Brad Weekly
Development Manager, SHEADI · Bringing resources for student and academic programme support and capital projects.
Victoria Foundation · Development and Alumni Relations
Development Manager, Health
Victoria Foundation · Development Office
Vicki Bee
HR Manager
Human Resources
Divisional Business Operations Manager
Division of Science, Health, Engineering, Architecture and Design Innovation
Faculty deans and institute directors
Dean of Science
Wellington Faculty of Science
Dean of Faculty of Health
Wellington Faculty of Health
Dean of Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation
Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation · Building Science
Director Robinson Research Institute
Robinson Research Institute
Distinguished Scientist
Ferrier Research Institute
Director, Antarctic Research Centre
Antarctic Research Centre