Using R: An Introductory Course

Using ‘R’: An introductory course on statistical analysis and data visualisation Unitec has phased out the SPSS statistical software, and replaced it with ‘R’ software effective from 1st of February, 2021. As part of the phase out plan, Tūāpapa Rangahau is offering a 2-day workshop on ‘R’ software. This will possibly be the last professional… Read more »

Winter illness: Staying home when sick and masking up indoors

Recent forecasts from the DHBs indicate that we will see a small wave of new Covid infections, flu bugs and colds during July and August. Please stay home if unwell Remember there are special leave provisions if you are unwell or isolating due to Covid-19. Please stay at home if you don’t feel well, to protect our… Read more »

Te Pūkenga – Ngā Taipitopito Newsletter

Kei ngā mana, kei ngā reo, kei ngā karangatanga maha, tēnā huihui mai tatou It was my pleasure to welcome kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (learners) from Wintec and Toi Ohomai into Te Pūkenga last week. We did so with a moving ceremony that acknowledged this important milestone. While I was in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, ceremonies took… Read more »

Whakanuia Te Kāhui o Matariki webinar on 23 June

Our kaimahi and ākonga will have an exclusive educational experience in celebration of New Zealand’s first national holiday for the Aotearoa Pacific New Year. You would have seen in the last few editions of Nga Taipitopito that a webinar to celebrate Matariki will be running online from 1.30pm on Thu 23 June – Whakanuia Te… Read more »

SAAP workshops: Support for applying for promotion to Sen. Lecturer, Assoc Prof and Prof

SAAP (Senior Academic Appointments and Promotion) Workshops: Friday 17 June, 2.00 – 4.30pm and Thursday 23 June; 9 – 11.30am Are you an academic staff member considering apply for promotion to Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor in 2022? This workshop is for you! The workshop’s purpose is to support teachers to understand the SAAP policy… Read more »

Book by Monday 13 June for Matariki Hangi

Kia Ora tātou te whānau o Te Whāre Wananga o Wairaka Please come down and join us here in Whāre Manaaki on the 17 June at 12:00pm as we all celebrate MATARIKI 2022 with a Hangi. You can register until June 13 with dcameron@unitec.ac.nz

Blues game: Special ticket price for staff and students

Cheap tickets for our Staff & Students for the Blues game this weekend! The Blues move on with a 14th straight win into the semi finals of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. It brings the Blues to a semi final as top qualifier, to play at home in front of you all at Eden… Read more »

Temporary change to Shuttle Bus Timetable

Effective Friday 10 June until further notice. Temporary timetable in use this week. Our Goods and Transport team has gentle reminder to all users of the Shuttle Bus service. There has been few temporary changes made in the shuttle bus timetable this week effective 10 June, until further notice. Here is the Shuttle Bus Timetable… Read more »

First fireside chat with Gus and Keith Wednesday 1:30pm

We’re introducing fireside chats as opportunities for the ELT to explain important mahi that’s going on at the institute and for staff to ask questions in an informal setting. Please join Gus Gilmore, Keith Ikin, Martin Carroll and Chris Hutton for our first online fireside chat of the year. Wednesday 8 June, 1.30pm-2.30pm Join Zoom… Read more »

Te Pukenga / WBL Vacancies

Provided below is a link to the recruitment opportunities available within our Work-Based Learning Divisions. All current and future vacancies in our WBL divisions are now listed on our Te Pūkenga Internal Careers Portal. The vacancies available are as follows: BCITO • Lead Cyber Security Engineer- Wellington • Training Advisor- Rotorua • Intermediate Website Developer-… Read more »