Community initiatives coordinator
Alexander Kuch is using the transferable skills gained in his BA to drive some of New Zealand's most ambitious sustainability projects.
Key facts
Career: Community initiatives coordinator, The Warehouse Group
Programme: Bachelor of Arts
Subjects: Politics and International Relations
"I'm the Community Initiatives Coordinator at The Warehouse Group and work in the sustainability team. My role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders as well as driving campaigns.
"I am able to contribute to some of New Zealand's most ambitious sustainability projects, working for a company that's recognised as a leader in this area.
"A personal highlight was working on a collaboration with the Plunket Trust to help provide 1400 baby boxes for families from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
"I choose to major in Politics and International Relations because of my personal background and interest in global affairs.
The opportunities university provided really helped me grow professionally and personally. I learnt transferable skills like how to manage projects and effectively navigate competing interests.
"I'm originally from Romania. I was adopted at two years old by a German family and we moved to New Zealand 13 years ago.
"In 2018 I received a Vice-Chancellor's Grant to co-present as one of the youngest speakers at ICAR6, the world's largest adoption research conference, in Montreal.
"I'd advise students to take all possible opportunities and don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone."