Our staff

Conference Manager
The conferencing team provide high calibre conferences, as many of our past clients will attest. In my new role as Conference Manager I look forward to continuing this work.
For the last five years I have been the project manager of several successful education projects and in the last two years I have led several successful projects within CCE.
I am currently enrolled in a 3 year Master of Management programme at The University of Auckland Business School. This informs my current role, enabling me to keep up to date with current and innovative ways to further improve the service offered by our team. We look forward to working with you on upcoming conferences.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89695
Email: p.mconie@auckland.ac.nz

Conference Business Development Manager
I am part of a small but incredibly proficient team that organises and executes professional conferences for University staff and outside organisations. I think one of the most exciting aspects of conference organising is the opportunity to be a part of a team that puts together an event that disseminates new, cutting-edge research and information, as well as encourages stimulating debate. I have had opportunities to meet and work with some of the brightest minds on the planet. I have organised conferences ranging from 30-600 delegates, covering topics as diverse as the political nature of infrastructural planning, geothermal technology, language and learning, and local and international indigenous issues. In 2009 my own personal conference project was obesity – understanding what causes it, and how better to manage, prevent and treat it.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87619
Email: john.walker@auckland.ac.nz

Conference Coordinator
Being a part of the conference team for the Centre for Continuing Education has added another ‘string’ to my events ‘bow’, which has previously been made up of corporate, community, sporting and live music events. I am passionate about the events world and the wealth of new experiences enjoyed every day. This includes working with scientists, engineers, primary health workers, environmentalists and educators all of whom are passionate about their fields. I have learnt more about soil-structure interaction and the analysis of a metabolome than I ever expected! I also have more than six years of business administration experience backing my determination to provide the highest quality organisational service possible to every conference I have the privilege to be a part of.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86398
Email: t.hagemann@auckland.ac.nz

Conference Administrator
My role as Conference Administrator allows me to apply the skills learnt from my background in administration and combine this with my passion for event management – a dream combination! I work closely with the Conference team providing support in the preparation and delivery of conferences and I also administer the Making Good Decisions certification programme for Resource Management Act decision makers. I enjoy managing such a dynamic role, being part of a professional team, and welcome the opportunity to provide accurate and immediate information and support to our clients.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89351
Email: p.vinnik@auckland.ac.nz

Director and Professor of Lifelong Learning
I have had the pleasure of being Director of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) since 2003. Prior to taking up this post I was Professor of Organisational Studies, Director of the Centre for Learning and Innovation in Organisations and Director of the Centre for Learning Research at universities in the United Kingdom. The Centre for Continuing Education is one of the leading centres of its kind and my role is to oversee its smooth running, a task made simple by the talented and committed staff, and to provide leadership and strategic direction. In my capacity as Professor of Lifelong Learning, I lead major learning design and delivery contracts and research in the areas of adult learning and organisational learning. I am available to assist in the pedagogical design and evaluation of conferences, events, courses and programmes for organisational change.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85609
Email: s.geertshuis@auckland.ac.nz

Finance Operational Manager
I have been with CCE for over 20 years and have enjoyed many different roles during that time. Although I am now based in the finance area of the centre’s administration, these former positions have given me an overall knowledge and appreciation of what is involved in each of the programme areas. I have worked with several of The University of Auckland’s financial systems over the last two decades and find each new initiative in this field both challenging and rewarding. My responsibilities now include the management of CCE financial processes and applications in accordance with University policies, as well as submission of forecasting and budgetary control within the centre as a whole. I work with centre staff and find the role stimulating and always busy.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87036
Email: j.fazakerley@auckland.ac.nz

Marketing Coordinator
I have worked at the Centre for Continuing Education since 2006 and have successfully marketed the centre’s courses and services, receiving international recognition from my peers. I am a marketing specialist with experience in a range of marketing roles and organisations. I work closely with a variety of departments within the University and have recently developed online learning environments to assist in the delivery of our lifelong learning courses.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82707
Email: r.harvey@auckland.ac.nz

Receptionist / Administration Assistant
I have been with the Centre for Continuing Education for over 20 years and am the receptionist at the centre. I am also involved in the lifelong learning programme as an administrator. I look forward to taking your enrolment or answering any queries you may have about our courses.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87832
Email: el.saffioti@auckland.ac.nz