Professor Nic Smith

Professor Nic Smith is the next Vice-Chancellor of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. A New Zealander who grew up in Aotearoa, Australia, and Canada, Professor Smith has had extensive experience in leadership roles in the tertiary sector. He is moving to Wellington with his family to take up the role in January. Professor Smith says he is excited by the opportunity to advance the relevance and global mana of the University.