Over the years, besides producing a stream of quality graduates who become important contributors to the community, Victoria's impact on the Wellington region has grown in other ways. The research achievements of academic staff, many working on New Zealand-specific projects, have helped extend the nation's knowledge and understanding. Victoria is closely allied not only to the Crown Research Institutes, but has forged excellent links with government agencies and various bodies.
Partnerships often involve the sharing of both facilities and research projects.
Staff and students from the School of Biological Sciences are active in a number of research projects at the Otari Native Botanic Garden and the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary , two large conservation enterprises within a few kilometres of the Kelburn campus. The 5,400 jobs Victoria directly and indirectly creates currently make it one of the region's 10 largest employers. Other contributions are the cultural richness that University activities bring to the city, the energy and vibrancy the large student population radiates, the kudos and wide interest that an internationally recognised university attracts and the important contributions staff make in the areas of community service and policy advice, to both the nation and the region. As well as government departments and commissions, many of the leading multinational finance and business houses have their head offices in Wellington. Many have been involved in active partnerships in research and sponsorship with Victoria and its staff for many years.