President

To be eligible for the role of President you must be able to demonstrate previous leadership experience at a governance level.

Vice-President

To be eligible for the role of Vice-President you 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 campus.

Ōtara Campus representative

To be eligible for the role of Ōtara Campus representative, you must be a student studying at the Ōtara campus.

TechPark Campus representative

To be eligible for the role of TechPark Campus representative, you must be a student studying at the TechPark campus.

• 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 MIT 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 here at MIT helps to future proof the education for students now and students to come.

• Keep MIT Student Centric!
  • Contribute to the decision-making at MIT
  • Represent MIT students at boards, committees and working group meetings.
  • Regularly review MIT 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 MIT at external engagements within the education sector and with New Zealand media (when required).
• Assist with recruiting the MIT School representatives.
• Maintain strong connections with other Student Voice Representatives at MIT to ensure feedback is being filtered up to MIT 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 Students.

• ANY student who is enrolled for at least 12 weeks in the 2025 academic year is eligible for nomination.

• Paid Honorarium
• Leadership and Community Development
• Paid Opportunities throughout the year
• Opportunities to represent MIT 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. There are also paid opportunities that are available throughout the year.