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Key facts
Counted staff
17
self-reported 11–50 band
Founded
1961
65 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Educational
self-reported
Description
Universities New Zealand is the peak body for New Zealand's eight universities.
We ensure universities deliver high-quality education through robust quality assurance systems; we co-ordinate international education policy; provide sector coordination, inform and influence decision-making, and administer scholarships.
We are a statutory body. Under the Education Amendment Act 1990, we have statutory authority for the quality assurance of academic programmes delivered in New Zealand’s universities, and administering scholarships.
The eight university Vice-Chancellors meet on a formal basis six times a year. The current Chair for 2017-2018 is Professor Stuart McCutcheon, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Auckland. The position of Chair rotates every two years.
Universities New Zealand is supported by a small team led by the Chief Executive, Chris Whelan, who is responsible to the Chair and Vice-Chancellors. A team of Portfolio Managers drive work programmes focusing on key sector issues. The work programme is informed by a network of specialist committees and advisory groups, made up of representatives from each university.
We are funded by New Zealand’s eight universities.
Universities New Zealand was established under the Education Act 1961 as the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee. Since 2010 we have operated as Universities New Zealand.
Our Māori name, Te Pōkai Tara, represents a flock of Caspian Terns, the largest species of tern and an inhabitant of New Zealand’s shores, moving together on a journey upwards. It evokes a connection with the source of knowledge and it carries with it a sense of the awakening that university education can provide.
Our visual imagery features eight Caspian Terns, representing each New Zealand university.
Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZLevel 9, 142 Lambton Quay; Wellington, Wellington 6140Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara?
17 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 11–50 band.
Where does Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: Level 9, 142 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6140.
Has Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
Which companies are listed alongside Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara?
Four peer profiles on record: Kupe Leadership Scholarship and Latin America New Zealand Business Council.