
Helps students build confidence and skills.
Corey Cunningham serves as a Systems Specialist in the Information Technology Services Division at the University of Otago, located in Dunedin, New Zealand. In this role, he contributes to the university's IT support and systems management. Additionally, Cunningham acts as Lead Administrator at the Otago Medical School Dean's Office within the Division of Health Sciences. He manages bookings through the Resource Booker platform, which streamlines reservations for meeting rooms and teaching spaces. Cunningham has utilized the system since April and participated in its prior rollout at the university. He supports District Health Board (DHB) staff lacking direct access by handling their booking requests and collaborates with department administrators to address scheduling conflicts. The platform displays key room attributes, such as Zoom integration, aiding effective resource allocation across departments.
Cunningham completed the University of Otago's Mental Health First Aid course, enhancing his ability to respond to mental health emergencies. He brings previous hands-on experience to these situations, noting that the training has increased his comfort level, despite occasional self-doubt in high-pressure scenarios. His work supports operational efficiency and staff well-being at one of New Zealand's leading universities.
