Rate My Professor Mhairi Elliot

Mhairi Elliot is the Business Continuity Project Lead in the Office of Risk, Assurance and Compliance at the University of Otago, based in Dunedin, New Zealand. She assumed this role in May 2024 and is responsible for leading projects related to business continuity planning and risk management to support the university's operational resilience. Her direct dial is +64 3 556 5889, and she can be reached via email at mhairi.elliot@otago.ac.nz. Additionally, she serves as an Administrator in the Operations team within Divisional Services and Administration, contributing to the smooth functioning of university operations.

Mhairi Elliot also holds the position of Kaiwhakarite Whakaratonga Kiritaki, a client services administrator role associated with sustainability and risk administration, reflecting the University of Otago's commitment to bicultural practices in its staff titles. Prior to her current responsibilities, she has been involved in supporting student life through roles in Collegiate Life Services. In 2022, as a Floating Assistant Warden at Caroline Freeman College, she provided essential pastoral care and support to students for four months during a transitional period until a new Deputy Warden was appointed. In 2023, she was seconded as an Assistant Warden to 192 Castle College and Cumberland College, working alongside other staff to maintain a supportive environment for residents facing challenges, promoting community engagement, and facilitating positive experiences within the college communities. As an alumnus of the University of Otago, Mhairi Elliot brings valuable institutional experience to her diverse administrative and support roles across the university.