13216 (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:	13216 (2026)
Question asked:	08 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_13216_2026
Document guid:	4cfb3145-4268-4236-a3bd-42b403519bd8

13216 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education: How many disability support or advisory roles, if any, are there currently at Whitireia Weltec?

Hon Penny Simmonds: Disability support sits within the Learner Pathways and Support Directorate: o Mental Health Nurse Support (1 FTE) and Councillors x4 (1 FTE) via a Te Whatu Ora Contract - Disability Support 4 FTE including Team Leader - Casual Reader Writers 1 FTE - Support Teams = Pacific Support 3 FTE, Maori Support 5 FTE including Job Brokerage Support, Trades Academy Support 5 FTE including Team Leader & Administrator, Engagement Team 5 FTE including Finanicial Support, Kaiwawhina and Engagement Advisors - Additional Support = 1 FTE Operations Manager, 1 FTE Operations Administrator & 2 FTE Managers.