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Neomai Maka is the Pacific Liaison Officer - External Engagement in the Schools' Liaison Office at the University of Otago. The Schools' Liaison Office acts as the first point of contact for high school students in New Zealand, with team members providing advice and expertise on everything related to the University of Otago. Neomai Maka's role centers on Pacific liaison activities, supporting high school students from Pacific backgrounds, their families, and schools. She works alongside other liaison officers, including the Māori Liaison Officer Mere Mansell, visiting schools in central and upper North Island regions to offer course planning sessions and information on university entry.
Based in the Auckland office, Neomai Maka participates in recruitment events, scholarship presentations, and community engagements to promote the University of Otago to Pacific communities. Examples include presenting the University of Otago Scholarship - Pacific Peoples Entry: 150th Entrance Scholarship at Wesley College and contributing to Pacific Parents Fono events. She is listed as a contact in official university publications such as the Undergraduate Prospectus, key dates for career advisers, and introductory guides for prospective students.
