Logistics and Supply Chain Management Masters Scholarship

Closing Date 15 Jun 2026
Key details

Value $22,000 per year plus domestic tuition fees for a 90 or 120-point Master’s thesis, including travel to and from Wellington and attendance at the Te Hiranga Rū QuakeCoRE annual meeting.

Study level(s) Postgraduate (Research)

Subject area(s) Business & Management

About this opportunity

This scholarship, funded by Te Hiranga Rū QuakeCoRE, supports a 90 or 120-point Master of Business (MBus) thesis. It offers the chance to undertake a meaningful research project and join the vibrant Te Hiranga Rū QuakeCoRE research community working on earthquake resilience.

A major earthquake in the Wellington Region could isolate communities and leave some 400,000 residents dependent on emergency water supplies. The region’s emergency water plan aims to provide each person with 20 litres of water per day within 1 km of their home. However, there is uncertainty about how well the plan would work in practice because it relies on community participation and local resources, and rests on untested assumptions with limited attention to differences across communities and households.

The research will examine the performance of the Wellington Region’s emergency water supply plan and recommend practical improvements.

  • Expected start date: 1 July 2026
  • Location: Hamilton, New Zealand, with travel to Wellington
  • Duration: 1 year 

Eligibility

Open to domestic and international students enrolled or eligible to enrol in the Master of Business at the University of Waikato. International students must currently live in New Zealand. A minimum B+ average in the most recent undergraduate study is required.

The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in logistics and supply chain management, along with excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please email your application to Cécile L’Hermitte, cecile.lhermitte@waikato.ac.nz.

Be sure to include:

  • CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • One-page cover letter describing your motivation for the project and how you meet the eligibility criteria
  • Two reference letters (academic and/or character).

 

Closing date: 15 June 2026, or earlier if the position is filled.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with the supervisor.

View Cécile's staff profile.