12749 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Written Question

Published date: 10 Jun 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12749 (2026)
Question asked:	06 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Tertiary Education
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	03 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12749_2026
Document guid:	e64322cc-def2-4215-9b0e-94c0060018e4

12749 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education: How many disability support or advisory roles, if any, are there currently at Universal College of Learning?

Hon Penny Simmonds: A total of 6.75 FTE in the Te Mana Taira - Student Success Team. At Palmerston North campus = 4 FTE Kaitūhono|Navigator roles (disability support, pastoral care, international & neurodiverse). At Wairarapa = 2 FTE Mairuruku Akoranga (learning advisors). At Whanganui = 0.75 FTE Student Advisor (disability support, YG & engagement).