Staff
Director - Clive Oliver
Welcome to Unique New Zealand. My name is Clive Oliver and I am the Director/Owner of Unique New Zealand. I was born and grew up in this beautiful area and love introducing students to my...
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Academic Director - Faith Gale
Hi, I'm Faith. I have been Director of Studies at Unique since 2003.
Unique is a great learning environment! We are large enough to run a well-regulated academic school, yet small enough to be...
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China/Taiwan - Kathe Hu
Hi, my name is Kathe and I have worked at Unique New Zealand since 1996. I look after the Chinese speaking students. We offer visitors an excellent, unforgettable and completely...
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Europe - Irina Bruskina
Hello! My name is Irina Bruskina and I'm the European Students Advisor. I can speak Russian and English. You can ask me any question concerning your stay and study at Unique New Zealand and I will...
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French Polynesia - Faith Gale
Bonjour. My name is Faith and I look after the marketing for French Polynesia as well as being the Academic Director. I have travelled to different islands in French Polynesia many...
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Japan - Tomoaki Mikamo
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Hello. My name is Tomo and I'm from Japan. I've been working at Unique New Zealand since 2001. I am the Marketing Manager for Japan and also the student advisor for adult Japanese...
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Japan - Teens and Exchange Programmes - Darren Hannah
Hi there, I’m Darren
and this is my second stint at Unique! I was here as a full time teacher back
in 2002, and have recently returned to the Unique family from a period
overseas in...
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Korea - Wendy Bae
Hello! My name is Wendy, I immigrated to NZ and I have been working at Unique New Zealand since 2002. I am a student advisor and Korean Marketing Manager. I help all Korean students and their...
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Middle East - Nick Arnott
Hi I'm Nick and I joined Unique in 2010. I am responsible for Middle Eastern students at Unique. Before working at Unique I worked at English language schools in Christchurch, Japan and the UK....
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Middle East - Mariam Almasri
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Hello, my name is Mariam and I am new to Unique. I come from
Jordan but I have been living in NZ for 16 years now. I help look after the
Middle Eastern students and I’m also a part-time...
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South America - Mauro Ramirez
Hello, my name is Mauro Ramirez and I come from Chile. I have been living in New Zealand and working at Unique since 2008. I look after all the students that come from South America and Spain. I...
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South East Asia - Vichetha Anusansuntorn
My name is Vichetha Anusansuntorn (Yui). I am the South East Asia Marketing Manager and Student Advisor. I can speak Thai and English. If you have any questions about courses/programmes at Unique...
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Homestay Coordinator - Tia Rhodes
Hi there! My name is Tia Rhodes, I am the Homestay Co-ordinator for Unique New Zealand. I have worked for Unique New Zealand at various times since 1981.
I love my role here, it gives me huge...
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Operations Manager - Katie Tanaka
Hi! I've been working at Unique New Zealand since 2003. I have been a teacher, student advisor and am now working as the Operations Manager. Unique New Zealand is a great place to work as...
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Student Services Manager - Alistair Stafford
I’m Alistair Stafford. I've worked at Unique since 2006. I have been a teacher, activities supervisor, and activities coordinator. If you have any questions about what is happening in Auckland or...
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