
Elections are Closed for 2023
Every year, the University of Auckland students vote to elect fellow students
- Who will make up the AUSA Executive, lead AUSA and act as representatives and spokespersons on their behalf. Being part of the Executive also means being part of the team that decides what AUSA does for students, amongst other things; and
- Who will be their University Council Student Representative. The Council Rep is elected to ensure the student voice is heard at the University’s highest level of governance. The role provides an opportunity to influence important decisions and shape the University’s future direction.
The broader mission of both roles is to represent and advocate for students across a wide range of issues by providing representation at some of the University’s highest decision-making bodies. Additionally, AUSA offers a plethora of student engagement activities on and off campus, as well as essential support services for students.
Nominations are now closed.
Candidate Statements 2023
For the Candidate Statements for the positions of President, Education Vice-President, Engagement Vice-President, and Welfare Vice-President click here
For the positions of Treasurer/Secretary, International Students' Officer, Postgraduate Students' Officer, Queer Rights Officer and Women's Rights Officer see here.
Nominations open 17th July
To apply for nomination in the AUSA 2024 Student Executive Election the following online forms will need to be filled out. Forms open on 17th July, and will require you to be logged into your UoA account.
The Candidate needs to fill out this form here.The Candidate's Nominator (a person different from the Candidate, but still a currently enrolled student at the UoA) needs to fill out this form here.The Candidate's Seconder (a person different from the Candidate and the Nominator, but still a currently enrolled student at the UoA) needs to fill out this form here.
Note: To be an accepted candidate in the AUSA 2024 Student Executive Election you need to be a member of AUSA and a currently enrolled student at the UoA. You can sign up to join AUSA here.
To apply to be a candidate in the University Council Student Representative election fill out the form here.
17th JulyNominations Open
28th JulyNominations Close
31st JulyCampaigning Begins
14th AugustElection Voting Opens
25th AugustElection Voting Closes
25th AugustProvisional Results
1st SeptemberFinal Results
The 2024 AUSA Executive is announced.
Considering Running For A Position
- Positions
- President
- Treasurer-Secretary
- Education Vice-President
- Engagement Vice-President
- Welfare Vice-President
- International Students’ Officer
- Postgraduate Student Officer
- Women’s Rights Officer
- Queer Rights Officer
- University Council Student Representative
- being the primary spokesperson and representative of AUSA – representing students and AUSA in the media;
- chairing Executive and Student Council meetings;
- act collectively as the democratic leadership of the student body at the University of Auckland and on behalf of the AUSA’s members to improve the student experience.
- supporting the AUSA General Manager in the management of AUSA; and
- fulfilling executive duties by attending regular executive meetings, Student Council meetings, and adhering to reporting expectations;
- representing students on University committees, University senior management, and working groups;
- leading AUSA’s governance of AUSA’s trusts and entities; and
- helping, as required, with any AUSA events or other student engagement initiatives.
- working with the President, AUSA General Manager and Accountant to create the AUSA Budget;
- monitoring AUSA’s financial performance throughout their term in office;
- fulfilling executive duties by attending regular executive meetings, Student Council meetings, and adhering to reporting expectations;
- Supports the President as a member of the SLT;
- participating in the governance of AUSA’s entities (UBIQ, Shadows, bFM, Property Trust);
- compiling minutes and agendas for Executive, SLT and Student Council meetings with the President and General Manager; and
- helping, as required, with any AUSA events or other student engagement initiatives.
- being AUSA’s representative on academic decision-making bodies (Senate, Education Committee, Teaching and Learning Quality Committee, Academic Programmes Committee and many others);
- Supports the President as a member of the SLT;
- providing student feedback on policy development at the University;
- fulfilling executive duties by attending regular executive meetings, Student Council meetings, and adhering to reporting expectations;
- working with the President to represent students, especially on an academic basis; and
- helping, as required, with any AUSA events or other student engagement initiatives.
- leading AUSA’s campaigns efforts – directed either at the University, Local or National Government (for example, campaigns related to free public transport, General Elections, Local body elections, etc.);
- Responsible for the management of the AUSA “Weeks Tender” programme and overseeing AUSA’s Themed Weeks
- Chairing the Craccum Administration Board
- Working with the Women’s Rights Officer and International Student Officer on their special edition magazines (KATE and UBUNTU)
- Supports the President as a member of the SLT;
- organising submissions on behalf of AUSA and the student body on consultation opportunities provided by the local or national government
- fulfilling executive duties by attending regular executive meetings, Student Council meetings, and adhering to reporting expectations;
- organising events related to issues concerning students; and
- helping, as required, with any AUSA events or other student engagement initiatives.
- managing AUSA’s grants process – seeing applications through from arrival to completion;
- overseeing AUSA’s Period Poverty Programme campaign
- engaging with students on new student welfare initiatives;
- representing AUSA on decision-making bodies at the University related to student support and equity;
- fulfilling executive duties by attending regular executive meetings, Student Council meetings, and adhering to reporting expectations;
- Supports the President as a member of the SLT;
- working with AUSA staff to ensure that AUSA is providing the best student support that it can; and
- helping, as required, with any AUSA events or other student engagement initiatives.
- representing international students on University decision-making bodies (mainly the International Committee);
- Working with the Engagement Vice-President on the development of the International Student Magazine (UBUNTU)
- attending and participating in AUSA Executive and Student Council meetings;
- chairing the AUSA International Student Subcommittee;
- fulfilling executive duties by attending regular executive meetings, Student Council meetings, and adhering to reporting expectations;
- working with AUSA Staff (often the Buddies Manager) to run events to support international students; and
- helping, as required, with any AUSA events or other student engagement initiatives.
- advocating and representing postgraduate students at the university in conjunction with the Education and Welfare Vice-Presidents;
- attending and participating in AUSA Executive and Student Council meetings;
- chairing the AUSA Postgraduate subcommittee;
- fulfilling executive duties by attending regular executive meetings, Student Council meetings, and adhering to reporting expectations;
- working with the AUSA staff and Executive to put on events for postgraduate students;
- work collaboratively and in good faith with PGSA; and
- helping as required with any AUSA events or other student engagement initiatives.
- advocating for gender equity at the University, particularly through University committees and decision-making bodies;
- attending and participating in AUSA Executive and Student Council meetings;
- Working with the Engagement Vice-President on the development of the KATE Magazine
- chairing the AUSA Mana Wahine Subcommittee;
- fulfilling executive duties by attending regular executive meetings, Student Council meetings, and adhering to reporting expectations;
- working with AUSA staff and Executive members to put on events;
- putting on events and developing a sense of culture in Womenspace;
- Holding office hours in Womenspace; and
- helping as required with any AUSA events or other student engagement initiatives.
- representing our queer student community on University decision-making bodies (mainly in Equity related committees and working groups);
- attending and participating in AUSA Executive and Student Council meetings;
- chairing the AUSA Queer Student Council subcommittee;
- fulfilling executive duties by attending regular executive meetings, Student Council meetings, and adhering to reporting expectations;
- working with AUSA Staff and Executive members to put on events;
- putting on events and developing a sense of culture in Queerspace;
- holding office hours in Queerspace; and
- helping as required with any AUSA events or other student engagement initiatives.
Becoming a Candidate
Ensure you are eligible to run for a position.
Please create a <60-second video and a short statement on your candidacy (200 words max) that will be published on the AUSA website and the Engage Platform.
Ensure you submit your nomination form before the closing date.
Send your blurb and ‘passport’ style photo to be used in AUSA publicity.
Consider attending one of the Candidate Briefing sessions
Ensure you have read and understood the AUSA Election Rules and Procedures 2023


Voting
Voting is from 9 am Monday 14 August to 5 pm Friday 25 August.
To vote, simply use the electronic system provided on Engage. The link will go live when voting opens.
All University of Auckland enrolled students are eligible to vote in the student elections and it doesn’t matter if you aren’t a member of AUSA. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to vote. The individuals elected will have the power to make decisions that may impact all students, so selecting the candidate you believe would best represent your interests is crucial. The process is quick and easy; you will be able to learn more about the candidates by visiting the ‘Candidates statement page’.
In addition, you can keep up to date with the Election, get to know the candidates, and more by following the Facebook event page when it goes live.