Rate My Professor Shae MacMillan

Shae MacMillan serves as Kaiwhakahaere Tari, the office administrator, at Te Huka Mātauraka – Māori Centre, University of Otago. A member of the kaimahi (staff) team, she supports Māori students by providing guidance and assistance throughout their academic journey. The centre describes its staff as 'your uncles and aunties while you are studying with us,' emphasizing a familial approach to student support. Shae MacMillan is affiliated with the iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāpuhi, and Ngāti Apa. The Māori Centre is located at 519 Castle Street North, Dunedin, and offers services including appointments with registered counsellors, academic coordinators, and mentoring programmes.

Shae MacMillan's role involves managing office operations (Kaiwhakahaere Tari - Operations) within the centre, contributing to the wellbeing and success of Māori students at the University of Otago. She has previously held administrative positions at the university, including client services administrator and receptionist in departments such as Psychology and Physics, where her support was acknowledged in student theses and departmental documents. Her contact details facilitate direct communication for student needs.