The Student Council is made up of 14 members across our campuses. Its main purpose is to represent the interests and voices of the student body, acting as a liaison between students and university leadership to ensure that students are well-represented and supported across the wider Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec at all times. It advocates for student needs, contributes to policy discussions, supports student wellbeing and engagement, and helps organise events and initiatives that enhance campus life.
See below for roles and the eligibility criteria:
President
To be eligible for the role of President you must be able to demonstrate previous leadership experience at a governance level.
Vice-President (Central/West)
To be eligible for the role of Vice-President (Central/West) you must be a student studying at the Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec Mt. Albert and or Waitākere campus. You also must be able to demonstrate previous leadership experience at a governance level.
Vice-President (South)
To be eligible for the role of Vice-President (South) you must be a student studying at the Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec Ōtara, Manukau, and or Techpark campus. You also must be able to demonstrate previous leadership experience at a governance level.
Māori representative
To be eligible for the role of Māori representative, you must be of Māori descent.
Pasifika representative
To be eligible for the role of Pasifika representative, you must be of Pasifika descent.
International representative
To be eligible for the role of international representative you must be a current international student with a current Student Visa.
Wellbeing representative
There is no specific eligibility for the role, however, we strongly encourage students who will advocate for the wellbeing of the wider student body.
Disability representative
To be eligible for the role of Disability representative, you must currently be registered with the Equity and Access team.
Rainbow representative
There is no specific eligibility for the role, however, we strongly encourage students who will advocate for our LGBTQIA+ community.
Manukau Campus representative
To be eligible for the role of Manukau Campus representative, you must be a student studying at the Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec Manukau campus.
Ōtara Campus representative
To be eligible for the role of Ōtara Campus representative, you must be a student studying at the Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec Ōtara campus.
TechPark Campus representative
To be eligible for the role of TechPark Campus representative, you must be a student studying at the Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec TechPark campus.
Mt. Albert Campus representative
To be eligible for the role of Mt. Albert Campus representative, you must be a student studying at the Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec Mt. Albert campus.
Waitākere Campus representative
To be eligible for the role of Waitākere Campus representative, you must be a student studying at the Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec Waitākere campus.

Student Council 2027 Elections Timeline
Nominations period – TBC
Campaigning period – TBC
Voting period – TBC
Student Council announcement – TBC
Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)
- You gain leadership skills and experience that can be used to improve your CV and Linkedin profile; which increases your chances of being employed after you graduate.
- You gain confidence. Sitting on different boards and committees across the institute; working with institute leaders gives you experience and the ability to grow in confidence – so you’re ready for the real world.
- You can make a real difference in your community – Being involved in decision making and the design of the learning experience to helps to future proof the education for students now and students to come.
- Keep Student Centric!
- Contribute to the decision-making at the institute
- Represent the student voice at boards, committees and working group meetings.
- Regularly review the institute Policies alongside policy makers ensuring they are student friendly and fit for purpose
- Approve the Compulsory Student Services Fee and assist in setting the annual budget for student services.
- Represent the institute at external engagements within the education sector and with New Zealand media (when required).
- Assist with recruiting the student School representatives.
- Maintain strong connections with other Student Voice Representatives at the institute to ensure feedback is being filtered up to institute Leadership.
- Online Nomination – Fill in the online nomination form that will be provided once the nomination period begins.
- Both Students and Staff are eligible to nominate students. The student being nominated must give permission if being put forward by another person. The voting process is only open to currently enrolled Students.
- ANY student who is enrolled for at least 12 weeks in the current academic year is eligible for nomination.
- Leadership and Community Development
- Opportunities to represent in the Education Sector
- Be involved in the design of your own Educational experience
- Approximately 2 hours a week. This is flexible around your study; and you have a team of students who support each other to ensure you are all still receiving the same (if not better) quality of education. There are compulsory monthly meetings; that members are expected to attend; but all other opportunities are shared amongst members and completely up to you.





