Kaupapa / PurposeTo provide guidance and expertise that will help us achieve our wellbeing and safety vision: ‘Our people are safe and well, and feel valued, included and optimistic.’ To work with ākonga/learners, kaimahi/staff and others on strengthening our wellbeing and safety processes and practices. Workplace wellbeing and safety is everyone’s responsibility. Collectively, we can ensure we send everyone home safe and well at the end of each day by:
Our role is to engage, educate, provide support and promote safe work practices so that everyone who comes to work, goes home safely. Please email safety@unitec.ac.nz with any questions.
Jo Adlam Regional Wellbeing and Safety Lead – Rohe 1 Email: jo.adlam@tepukenga.ac.nz
Inger Andersen Senior Wellbeing and Safety Coordinator Email: iandersen@unitec.ac.nz
Diane Lorigan Wellbeing and Safety Advisor Email: dlorigan@unitec.ac.nz Schools: Building Construction | Computing, Electrical & Applied Technology | Healthcare & Social Practice | Trades & Services | Unitec Pathways College (UPC) Support Services: Human Resources | Pacific & Māori Success | Student Success | Te Puna Ako | Marketing & Communications | Industry Partnerships
Maree Lightfoot Wellbeing and Safety Advisor Email: mlightfoot@unitec.ac.nz Schools: Applied Business | Architecture | Bridgepoint & Community Studies | Environmental & Animal Sciences | Creative Industries Support Services: Academic Operations | Accounts & Finance | Industry Partnerships | Information Technology | Research & Enterprise | Ngā Wai a Te Tūī
Bruce Hilliard Wellbeing and Safety Advisor Email: bhilliard@unitec.ac.nz Schools: Trades and Services Support Services: Property and Infrastructure Operations | Unitec Pathways College (UPC) |
Pages and links
Emergency Management – click here for contacts and procedures
Medical providers contact details close to campus Clinics: Waitakere Hospital | Te Whatu Ora White Cross 24/7 Urgent Care & GP Online Doctors:
Report – incident injury or near miss click here
Support You can access our employee assistance providers: EAP Services or For more information on staff support, click here this includes external support agencies, charities, and other options for your whanau.
Training First Aid – click to book first aid trainings throughout the year. Fire Warden – to book a training session with your team please email safety@unitec.ac.nz
Wellbeing Calendar Tamaki Wellbeing Calendar 2025
Wellbeing Resources Visit our Wellness page for information on activities, opportunities, and programs and for opportunities to connect and care for your physical and mental health.
Wellness Communications 2025 June | April | March | February 2024 December | November | October | September | August
Wellbeing Safety Meeting Minutes |
