UP Education
Wade Johnson has a diverse work experience in the field of marketing and brand management. Wade started their career in 2013 at New Zealand Cricket, where they held various roles including Commercial Coordinator, Fan Engagement and Marketing Coordinator, and Marketing Executive. Wade then progressed to become a Brand Manager, responsible for domestic and community campaigns. In 2018, Wade took on the role of Super Smash League Manager, where they led the development and implementation of key strategies for the league. In 2019, they joined UP Education as a Senior Marketing Manager focusing on communications. Later, in 2020, Wade was appointed Head of International Marketing at UP Education.
Wade Johnson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Auckland University of Technology.
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.