Mayank Goel

Mayank joined Pathways to New Zealand™ in January 2019 as an Immigration Administrator and completed his Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice in May 2021. Mayank became a (Full) Licensed Immigration Adviser in September 2021 and has now acquired 5 years of immigration work experience.

Prior to joining the immigration industry, Mayank spent almost two decades working in the Indian and New Zealand hotel and hospitality industries. Beginning his hospitality career with Hyatt Hotels in 2001 as a Chef, Mayank moved into Hotel Front Office operations with Le Méridien Hotels and later took up management positions with renowned chains like IHG®, Radisson Hotel Group, and Sudima Hotels. In New Zealand, Mayank managed large restaurants, including a Kiwi-favourite Cobb & Co restaurant. This varied global experience has given Mayank an in-depth understanding of business operations and marketing, and which helped him to additionally succeed in his current e-Business Manager role with Pathways®. Mayank’s personal knowledge and expertise in IT matters is of huge benefit to the company.

Mayank came to New Zealand as an international student in 2014, and successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Hotel Management from Pacific International Hotel Management School in New Plymouth. Mayank personally experienced the challenges associated with settling in a new country with a young family, and this motivated him to move into immigration work and to help other migrants with their journeys. Mayank also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and Bachelor of Science (Hotel Management) degrees from India.

Mayank works full time for Pathways® and is based in Sydney. He is fluent in English and Hindi and understands several other regional Indian languages. Family, road trips, and tramping occupies Mayank’s time outside of work.