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About NZFT

What makes NZ Fashion Tech so special? A combination of years of experience, a great team of people and the ability to help students succeed and find employment in the fashion industry.

Our Team

Our team is what makes NZ Fashion Tech so special. We are very proud of the work they do and the student success stories they help us to create.

Industry Experience

The vast majority of our team have extensive experience within the fashion industry. This is key in helping us ensure our graduates have the real-world skills they need for a successful career and bright future.


Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith
Managing Director
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Jacqui Byrne

Jacqui Byrne
Programme Leader
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Ranee Richardson

Ranee Richardson
Recruitment
Auckland

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Bev Driver

Bev Driver
Recruitment
Wellington

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Janis MacEwan

Rachel Walsh
CGT Tutor
Auckland

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Janis MacEwan

Janis MacEwan
CPD Tutor
Auckland

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Heather Hohenberger

Heather Hohenberger
CGT Tutor
Papatoetoe

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Karen Taylor

Karen Taylor
CGT Tutor
New Lynn

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Doula Chrysostomou

Doula Chrysostomou
CPD Tutor
Wellington

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Sarah Young

Sarah Young
CGT Tutor
Wellington

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Skills and Development

We continually develop out team's skills through ongoing professional development. We particularly concentrate on areas such as brain compatible learning, multiple intelligences and individual learning styles, as well as meeting the latest industry requirements for highly skilled and motivated staff.

Val Marshall-Smith

Val Marshall-Smith
Academic Director
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Debra Denny

Debra Denny
Academic Leader
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Yu Wah Chou

Yu Wah Chou
Administration Leader
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Morgan Toki

Morgan Toki
Personal Assistant to the Directors
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Roz Black

Roz Black
CGT Tutor
Auckland

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Martha Louise

Martha Louise
Diploma Tutor
Auckland

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Rochelle Wood

Rochelle Wood
Diploma Tutor
Auckland

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Denise Ford

Denise Ford
CPD Tutor
Auckland

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Christina Doherty

Christina Doherty
CPD Tutor
Papatoetoe

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Verena Tilson-Scoble

Verena Tilson-Scoble
Diploma Tutor
Wellington

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Miriam Gibson

Miriam Gibson
CGT Tutor
Wellington

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Join Our Team

If you would like to join the NZ Fashion Tech team we'd love to hear from you: enquiries@nzfashiontech.ac.nz

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