B-3-2 Vice-Chancellors and Principals, 1927-present

The Office of the Vice‑Chancellor is the chief executive office of Massey University.

Prior to the establishment of Massey University in 1964, the head of the institution held the title Principal at both Massey Agricultural College and Massey University College of Manawatu. From 1964 onwards, the chief executive of the institution has held the title Vice‑Chancellor.

Heads of the institution

Massey Agricultural College (Principal)

• Peren, G.S. : 1927–1958
• Stewart, A. : 1959–1962

Massey University College of Manawatu (Principal)

• Stewart, A. : 1963

Massey University (Vice-Chancellor)

• Stewart, A. : 1964–1983
• Waters, T.N.M. : 1983–1995
• McWha, J.A.  : 1995–2002
• Kinnear, J.F. : 2003–2008
• Maharey, S.  : 2008–2016
• Thomas, J.B. : 2017–2026
• Venter, P. : 2026–present

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