Dr Megan Gibbons, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences
Associate Professor Megan Gibbons (Ngāpuhi) was appointed to the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Health Sciences on April 29, 2024.
As the head of the largest academic division of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oldest university, Megan says she has a passion for both education and health, appreciating that this role allows her to bring both of those together.
The Division of Health Sciences incorporates the Faculty of Dentistry, Otago Medical School (including the Dunedin School of Medicine, the Christchurch and Wellington campuses), School of Pharmacy, School of Physiotherapy, School of Biomedical Sciences, and the divisional office.
Megan works to ensure all these areas are future-focussed, Te Tiriti-led, and doing their part to improve the processes, reputation and ranking of the University.
As a member of the Interprofessional Learning Centre working group, she has spent many years working closely with kaimahi, even prior to joining the University.
She is strongly committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and has established networks with iwi, local and central government, businesses and many community groups.
Prior to this role, she was the Deputy Chief Executive at Te Pūkenga, responsible for research structure and strategy including developing the connection between rangahau Māori and research. She has also been the Chief Executive of Otago Polytechnic.
Associate Professor Gibbons obtained a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Auckland in 2013 and was awarded an Ako Aotearoa Tertiary Teaching award for sustained excellence in teaching in 2016.
Contact
Dr Megan Gibbons
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences
Tel +64 479 7413
Email pvc.healthsciences@otago.ac.nz
Shelley Morgan, Executive Assistant to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
The EA provides executive assistance and advice to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor including: handling correspondence and meeting arrangements; undertaking research and analysis as required; ensuring activities comply with University and Divisional policies; and providing general administrative support.
Contact
Shelley Morgan
Executive Assistant to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Tel +64 3 479 7413
Email pvc.health-sciences.ea@otago.ac.nz
Ron Craft, Senior Manager
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Senior Manager
Tel +64 3 479 7010
Mob +64 21 279 1473
Email ron.craft@otago.ac.nz
Leonie McGeady, Manager
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Manager
Mob +64 21 279 1363
Email leonie.mcgeady@otago.ac.nz
Karen O'Neil, Lead Administrator
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Lead Administrator
Tel +64 3 479 9268
Email karen.oneil@otago.ac.nz
Julie McNaughton, Administrator
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Julie McNaughton, Administrator
Tel +64 3 479 7638
Email julie.mcnaughton@otago.ac.nz
Iris Ye, Administrator
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Iris Ye, Administrator
Tel +64 3 479 7740
Email iris.ye@otago.ac.nz
Professor Debbie Hay, Associate Dean (Space Portfolio)
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Professor Debbie Hay
Associate Dean (Space Portfolio)
Tel +64 3 479 4929
Email debbie.hay@otago.ac.nz
Ashley Symes, Interprofessional Education Centre Manager
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Ashley Symes
Interprofessional Education Centre Manager
Tel +64 3 479 5381
Email ashley.symes@otago.ac.nz
Marianne Mercardo, Administrator (IPE Centre Dunedin)
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Marianne Mercardo
Administrator
Tel +64 3 467 4512
Email marianne.mercardo@otago.ac.nz
Maree Steel, Associate Dean Student Experience
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Maree Steel
Associate Dean Student Experience
Physical work location
OTAGOHub
Timaru Hospital Campus
South Canterbury DHB
Tel +64 27 280 4846
Email maree.steel@otago.ac.nz