Vicki's story
- Find Your Future
- Updated June 5, 2025
A culinary triple threat, Vicki studied baking, cookery and hospitality at WelTec. Now a renowned chef and successful business owner, Vicki is a true hospitality hero. read more
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A culinary triple threat, Vicki studied baking, cookery and hospitality at WelTec. Now a renowned chef and successful business owner, Vicki is a true hospitality hero. read more
Chris knew from a young age he wanted to work with cars so he enrolled in a Certificate in Automotive Engineering at WelTec. Now, at just 17-years-old, Chris works as an Automotive Engineer at Hazara Auto Recyclers. read more
Rosie studied a Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) at Whitireia. Now working for Wellington Free Ambulance, no two days are ever the same for Rosie. read more
Inspired to become the role model she needed growing up, Arahina studied youth work at WelTec. Now a Project Manager at MWDI, Arahina is inspiring youth across Aotearoa to change their lives. read more
As part of the transition to Te Pūkenga, Whitireia and WelTec will take on the Te Pūkenga logo, while retaining the Whitireia and WelTec identities. From early Haratua (May), the co-branding logos will be on Whitireia and WelTec promotional… read more
After deciding he needed a change, Nicolas enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Management. Six years after graduating, he opened his own successful business in the heart of Wellington - La Belle Waffle. read more
Choosing a future study path while still at school is a massive decision. Whether it's deciding what programme to study, or knowing what sort of support is available, our Pathways team are here to guide future ākonga (students) and their whānau. read more
A career in nursing was never on the cards for Whitireia graduate Nikki, but one day that all changed. Nikki’s children faced serious illness at a young age, her son experiencing his first stroke at just nine-months old. His round-the-clock care… read more
Gareth studied our Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Support Work. Now a Mental Health Support Worker, Gareth says the support he got at WelTec led him to the most rewarding career he's ever had. read more
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