At Massey there are a range of opportunities for student to be involved in decision making. This includes formal elected or appointed positions, such as:
- University Council Student Representative
- Academic Board Student Representative
- College Board Student Representative
- Elected Student Representatives for a group of fellow students.
Less formal or volunteer opportunities for students to be involved in decision-making at Massey include:
- being a class or course representative
- getting involved in projects and initiatives through Campus Co-Lab
- being part of a club or society
- completing surveys, participating in forums and focus groups.
Across the university we have a minimum of 40 student representatives on a variety of boards, committees, and working parties. There are many opportunities for students who wish to be part of the decision making process at Massey, or who want to be included in student hui and discussion groups.
Formal elected or appointed positions
Your University Council student member
Minnie-Kalo Voi
Bachelor of Business student
University Council student memberAs the student representative on the Massey University Council, my goal is to bring a fresh perspective to our voice, make sure our challenges are taken seriously and minority voices are heard and have the opportunity to contribute to Massey’s strategic direction. I hope to inspire other Pacific and indigenous young people to step up to leadership roles, as that is where important conversations bring about positive change.
I've been in the student advocacy space for the last four years at Massey University. As a young Pacific leader, a few of my ground-breaking roles were as the Massey University Pacific Students’ Association President (MUPSA) in 2020 and the first Pacific student elected to the Massey University Students’ Association in 2021.
I am currently a student rep on various Boards, including Ako Aotearoa, Massey BBus Rep and Vice-President of the New Zealand International Student’s Association (NZISA). These are a testament to my ability to successfully immerse myself in various roles and my strong ability to cultivate key relationships with multiple people across diverse backgrounds.
Massey University Council student membership role – nominations open
Minnie Kalo-Voi’s two-year term as the student representative on the Massey University Council concludes in December 2024, and the process is underway to elect a new student member. Nominations are now open for the one student member position on the Massey University Council. Students enrolled at Massey University as at 4.00 pm on Wednesday 23 October 2024 are eligible to be nominated, and to vote in the election. For more information, please go to the Massey University Council Student Member Election 2024 page.
Academic Board student representatives
The Academic Board has five appointed student representatives.
More about the Academic Board and other Council committees
Students' association leaders
Your students' association, Te Tira Ahu Pae, is here to give you a helping hand and ensure your student voice is heard.
Explore what your students' association will do for you and how you can get involved to have your say. Become a class representative, develop skills, build important networks, volunteer to bring people together or become a buddy.
Elections for student leader roles
Student leaders are elected or appointed annually. Appointed roles include the students' association presidents and vice-presidents. Elected roles include the University Council student representative and students' association student representatives. The students' association student representatives' elections are run during Semester One through your students' association.
The elected role for University Council student member is coordinated by the Governance & Assurance office and in line with the Council Elections Student Member Statute. For further information about this elected role on Council, please visit University Council - Massey University.
Informal and volunteer opportunities
Developing your leadership skills
Develop your leadership skills as a peer mentor, such as a Massey guide or residential assistant. Our workshops, programmes, experiences and resources will equip you with the skills and mindset you need to be successful:
- Massey guides – help new students with their transition into university, during orientation week and beyond. As a Massey guide, you'll be a positive role model, offering peer support, timely information and guidance. If you would like to contribute your skills to make new students welcome, then this is for you.
- Strengths@Massey – build a greater awareness of your natural talents and how to leverage them in your studies.
- Campus co-lab – you'll be part of making Massey's experience better for students. Learn problem solving skills, how to implement human-centred design into your work and how to facilitate projects.
- Development bites – explore different aspects of self-development through interactive activities and discussions. These short and sweet workshops are not to be missed.
Find out more on MyHub (requires login)
The Student Voice project
Discover how you can have your say. We have long been committed to making sure students have a strong voice here at Massey. If you would like to reach out, contact us at studentvoice@massey.ac.nz.
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