Victoria University Of Wellington Business School

Wellington School of Business and Government is located in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand’s centre of innovation, entrepreneurship, policymaking, and creativity.



As a capital city business school, we take pride in developing leaders who have the ability to consider the commercial, governance, and social implications of economic activities. We understand that organisational success requires financial, environmental, and social sustainability.

About us

Find out about Wellington School of Business and Government—our values and connections—and learn about our people and purpose.

Our mission

Wellington School of Business and Government creates and shares knowledge of governance and management of resources in the public and private sectors to develop capability and provide our stakeholders with a global perspective.

He mōkehu ka tākirihia kia ōrauariki.

Study options

Gain the skills and expertise you need to enter the ever-changing world of business with an internationally recognised degree.

Wellington School of Business and Government offers a variety of programmes to give you the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career.

Business is one of the world’s moving forces—shaping societies and connecting people around the globe. Wherever people work, they depend on business, financial, and managerial expertise to keep their world in motion.

Bachelor of Commerce

If you’re interested in a career in the world of commerce and want expertise in business and government, then the Bachelor of Commerce is the degree for you.

Postgraduate programmes

From Restorative Justice to Business Administration—explore the range of graduate and postgraduate programmes we offer.

Professional programmes

We offer a range of flexible, tailored professional postgraduate certificate, diploma, and Master’s programmes designed for working professionals.



PhD programmes

Victoria University of Wellington is the number one research institution in New Zealand—there’s no better place to gain your PhD.

Student success and achievements

Our students regularly achieve academic successes resulting from their hard work and commitment.

Alumni stories

Learn about the experiences of Wellington School of Business and Government’s successful alumni.

Contact us

Contact details for Wellington School of Business and Government, including office and service locations.

Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Wellington School of Business and Government

Level 12, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011
Phone: +64 (04) 463 5821
Fax: +64 (04) 463 5436
Email [email protected]

Mailing address

Wellington School of Business and Government
Victoria University of Wellington
PO Box 600
Wellington 6140
New Zealand

Student and Academic Services

Contact Wellington School of Business and Government’s Student and Academic Services office for all student-related enquiries including:

  • admission requirements
  • degree planning
  • transfer of credit from other tertiary institutions
  • enrolment
  • examinations.

Student and Academic Services

Location and enquiries

Ground Floor, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011
Phone: +64 (04) 463 5376
Email [email protected]



Students on Kelburn Campus can visit the Info Ihonui on Level 2 of The Hub, Monday–Friday between 9am-3pm, for assistance.