Massey University has Pacific staff, including Pacific advisors, deans and tutors, based in a number of colleges.
Our staff at Pacific Student Success, Office of the Provost, can assist you to find in-college support if you need it.
Massey Business School
Mapu Faleolupe Ailloilo
College of Sciences
Velonika Nikki Falaniko
Samoa (Upolu – Lotofaga Aleipata, Gagaifo Lefaga, Saleufi. Savai'i – Papa Sataua, Falealupo)
Science Student Support Coordinator
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Kotalo Leau
Samoa (Sataoa, Letogo, Solosolo), Tuvalu (Nanumea), Niue, Hawaii
Tautai Pasifika
Kotalo is Samoan and Tuvaluan, and still to discover Niuean and Hawaiian roots. She helps to navigate the waters of Massey University with College of Humanities and Social Sciences Pacific students, particularly Psychology students, and welcomes students to get in touch.
Kotalo is the Research Officer and Youth lead for the ‘Caring for our Pacific Wisdom Bearers study’ with Dr Siautu Alefaio-Tugia.
College of Health