Emily Hargreaves Learner Success Advisor | Marlborough
Emily arrived at NMIT after a successful career as a primary school teacher and rural principal, mainly in the North Island. My partner Mark and I moved to support my aging parents. We feel lucky to spend this time with them.
She enjoys the variety of the role, providing guidance and advice, and the diversity of our NMIT ākonga (learners) and kaimahi (staff).
Find Emily on the Marlborough campus. She is always open to catching up for a chat.
“My greatest joy is seeing others succeed. I provide diverse support and solve tricky problems in innovative ways. I hope to be part of your learning journey.”
As a Principal, I enjoyed leading communities, building others' capabilities, and ensuring that student and whānau needs were met. Many of the skills used in the school setting have been transferred into this new role. I enjoy working with students and supporting their learning journey.
“I like to immerse myself in a new challenge. I am determined, driven, honest, and reliable. I enjoy a challenging environment with diversity, guiding and supporting others. I am a team player and am ready to get stuck in, boots and all.”
I have been working at NMIT, on the Marlborough Campus, as a Learner Success Advisor since March 2022.
I enjoy the variety of the role, providing guidance and advice, and the diversity of our ākonga (learners) and kaimahi (staff). I am passionate about accessibility when it comes to learning.
“I foster positive relationships, both within NMIT and beyond our campus gates with our community, optimising outcomes for our people, both academic and in general.”
I played a key role in establishing the Wellbeing Centre here at the Marlborough Campus, a modified library focused on wellbeing rather than just academic needs. My desk is in the library for ease of access.
I also lead the Change team by listening to ākonga needs and incorporating these ideas into campus life. For example, we worked together closely as a team to hold the first low-sensory graduation in 2024, which then became available to all students in 2025.
My work includes coordinating campus events too, such as Mental Health Week; our Mad Hatters Tea Party; Multicultural Day; end of year campus BBQ; Pink Shirt Day and our Potato-growing Competition. As well as events, I facilitate funding requests for everything from new basketball hoops and Lego, to kai for ākonga; our campus Pataka (food pantry); and sensory equipment to support learner outcomes.
I work closely with our international students to ensure their time in Marlborough is successful and rewarding. My team can also support learners financially by assisting them in applying for internal and external grants and scholarships.
In the community, I am part of Kai Rescue, help organise Rural Communities Expo and Salvation Army supports.
