Sir Maarten Wevers in conversation with Dr Bryce Edwards
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When Distinguished alumnus Sir Maarten Wevers KNZM completed his Bachelor of Science in pure and applied mathematics at Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington, he did not anticipate he would one day become principal adviser to Prime Ministers of New Zealand. The distinguished alumnus, who was knighted in 2012 for his contribution to public service, spent 22 years at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade―including stints as High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea and Ambassador to Japan―and says being open to new opportunities is vital. Sir Maarten speaks to Dr Bryce Edwards from the University’s School of Government as part of our distinguished alumni podcast series.
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