UP Education
Nicola Cook is an experienced HR professional currently serving as the HR Director for Australia at UP Education since June 2024. Prior to this role, Nicola was the VP of People at ArchiPro from February 2022 to June 2024, where leadership of the People & Culture team supported the company's growth in the ANZ markets. Nicola's extensive background includes over a decade at British American Tobacco, where roles included Head of HR for New Zealand and HR Manager for both Supply Chain and New Zealand Marketing & Corporate functions. Earlier experience at Thomson Reuters encompassed positions such as Head of HR for Poland and various HR consultancy roles across EMEA and the UK. Nicola holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management from The University of Waikato.
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UP Education
UP Education is a leading dual-sector education provider delivering vocational, pathway and higher education across New Zealand and Australia. For over 20 years’, UP Education has equipped the next generation with skills and attitudes that will last them a lifetime. Through its diverse network of private colleges, UP Education delivers bachelor degrees, diplomas and certificates in Tourism, Trades, Early Childhood Education, Health, Beauty, Hospitality, Web & Graphic Design, Film & Animation and more. Its private colleges include well-known brands: New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA), New Zealand School of Tourism, Yoobee Colleges, New Zealand Tertiary College, Cut Above, New Zealand Institute of Sport, International College Hospitality Management and Elite Spa & Beauty. As a top-three Australasian pathway provider, UP Education provides international students with the foundations needed to transition successfully into English speaking universities. University partners include University of Auckland, AUT, Victoria University of Wellington, Swinburne University of Technology, University of Tasmania, Charles Darwin University. UP Education has 30+ campus locations in 10 locations across New Zealand and Australia.