Kāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha
BA, PGDipComm, MindS(Otago)
Elected by the professional staff
Member of Council since 2024
Mr Mark Brunton has worked for the University for over 25 years and currently is the Senior Strategic Advisor Māori to the Chief Operating Officer at the University of Otago. His current role is to provide high level, specialist advice and support to the Operations Division to achieve the goals to embed mātauranga Māori within the University’s core functions in accordance with the University’s Māori Strategic Framework, as well as in accordance with the strategic directions and policies of the University.
He is a member of the Appeals Board and the Health and Safety Committee.