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OUR CCC COMMUNITY

Welcome to the CCC Community, where we celebrate the people and partnerships that make Christchurch City College such a vibrant hub of learning and growth. 

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Meet the Team

Leadership Team

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​Executive Lead 

Jimmy Tu​

​Jimmy Tu brings over 20 years' leadership and management experience, including more than 10 years within government agencies, with a strong track record driving organisational transformation and improving processes, policies, and operations. Bilingual in English and Simplified Chinese, his career spans property, education, hospitality, and public sector industries.

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​​Academic Operations & Student Success Manager

​Angela Martin

​​Angela brings over 20 years' experience in education, spanning teaching, quality assurance, and academic leadership roles within tertiary institutions in New Zealand and internationally. She has led teams through NZQA and university reviews, driven eLearning innovation and student engagement research, and built quality assurance frameworks grounded in a strong belief that student experience is central to a good education.

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​​Academic Quality Manager

​Ali Shahbaz

​I bring over eight years of experience in academic quality assurance, compliance, and programme development within the tertiary education sector. I am passionate about fostering academic excellence, supporting continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing positive student outcomes.

Administration, Student Services & Marketing Team

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Academic Services Manager

Konny Zhang

With over 10 years of experience in the education sector, Konny Zhang has dedicated his career to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in students. Konny brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the role.

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Student Recruitment & Career Support Team Leader 

Zoe Zhao

Zoe has over 10 years of experience in international education, specialising in student recruitment and supporting international students throughout their study journey in New Zealand. Contact her at Zoe.Zhao@ccc.ac.nz  

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Marketing Coordinator

Sabrina Xie

​I have over 15 years of experience in the education industry. Over the past 10 years, I have specialized in marketing, brand promotion, and digital media operations. I enjoy turning ideas into compelling stories and helping educational organizations strengthen their brand presence and connect with prospective students.

Academic Team-School of Construction Management & Quantity Surveying

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​​Programme Leader

​​Robert John Amtmann

An experienced Programme Leader and lecturer delivering practical, industry-focused education across Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Occupational Safety and Health, and Property programmes, supported by over 40 years of international industry experience.

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Tutor

​James Parker

I am a construction professional with 35 years of industry experience and 10 years of teaching experience. My expertise includes construction management, project management, planning, and site operations. I am also an experienced Academic tutor Kaiako, dedicated to supporting students in developing practical skills and industry knowledge.

Academic Team-School of English Language

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Programme Leader​

Filomena Rodrigues

With over 25 years of experience teaching languages both overseas and in New Zealand, Filomena brings a deep understanding of learner needs and classroom dynamics.

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Tutor

Razia Rehana Mahamud

​I'm passionate about ESOL and helping learners build confidence in English. With over 15 years of experience teaching and leading English language programmes, I enjoy creating engaging, supportive learning environments where students thrive.

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Tutor

Scott Millar

Scott has over 15 years experience teaching ESOL to students at various levels in China and South Korea.  He enjoys talking with people from many diverse backgrounds.

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Tutor

Dylan Peebles

A CELTA graduate and passionate about people and education. Dylan is friendly and carries a kind demeanor, which helps settle his learners as they extend their knowledge and understanding of the English language.

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Tutor

Fiona Wang

I'm Fiona. Backed by 13 years of teaching experience, a Master of TESOL and CELTA, I love helping adult learners build confidence in communicative English. I'm passionate about creating a supportive space where every student thrives!

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Tutor

Sean Connell

Sean has over 25 years of experience teaching ESOL in South Korea, Japan, Australia and NZ. Over recent years he has mainly taught academic English. He is passionate about helping his students to maximise their improvement and achieve their goals.

Academic Team-Alternative Education

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 Team Leader

Jessie McLean

Jessie is a youth worker dedicated to empowering rangatahi to achieve their own successes through trust-based mentoring and positive experiences

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Youth Worker

Desmond Kaisami

I have worked in the education sector as a Tutor and teacher aide for over 10 years. I love working with youth and helping them better themselves for the future. Most of my work after I graduated ( BSc Major in Psychology. Canterbury University) was always teaching youth in some capacity. I also coach the Canterbury University MMA team and help coach their BJJ team. Youth work , coaching /teaching are a passion of mine that are a part of my daily life. I also love to travel abroad whenever I can

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Youth Worker

Felix McDonald

Felix has gained a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and has worked for the ministry of education for a number of years

OUR PARTNERS

CCC has signed MOUs with several institutions to explore student mobility opportunities through articulations, study tours, and pathways.

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  • Tianjin Bohai Vocational Technical College, China

  • Tianjin Vocational College of Mechanics and Electricity, China

  • Tianjin Medical College, China

  • Yancheng Polytechnic College, China

CCC has formed pathways with local polytechnics and universities, providing advanced standing agreements for students to complete a New Zealand bachelor's degree.

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  • Massey University, New Zealand

Students who complete the CCC NZ Diploma in Construction Management (level 6) will receive 165 credits of advanced standing toward Massey University’s Bachelor of Construction.

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  • University of Waikato, New Zealand

Students who complete the CCC NZ Diploma in Information Technology (level 5) will receive 120 credits of advanced standing toward the University of Waikato’s Bachelor of Computer Science.

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  • WINTEC, New Zealand

Students who complete the CCC NZ Diploma in Information Technology (level 5) will receive 105 credits of advanced standing toward the WINTEC Bachelor of Computer Science.

CCC maintains strategic partnerships across private and government sectors at both national and international levels.

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  • Ministry of Education

  • Ministry of Social Development

  • ITENZ (Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand)

  • Christchurch Educated

  • Education New Zealand

  • NZ Institute of Building

  • NZ Institute of Quantity Surveying

  • Huadu International

  • Worldwide officially appointed education agent network

  • Immigration New Zealand

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