Get Involved

Help shape the future of postgraduate life at Te Herenga Waka

PGSA is looking for postgraduate students who want to make a real impact by representing their peers on University and Faculty Boards and academic committees.

As a PGSA Representative, you’ll bring the postgraduate perspective to important conversations about:

• academic policies

• programme development

• research support

• supervision quality

• student experience

• equity and wellbeing

Your voice helps ensure postgraduate needs are heard at every level of the University.

Why become a PGSA Representative?

Make a difference

Represent the interests, experiences, and concerns of thousands of postgraduate students.

Build skills and experience

Gain confidence in:

• advocacy

• communication

• academic governance

• leadership

• meeting management

Great for academic careers, professional roles, and your CV.

Connect with staff and students

Work directly with senior level staff, leading academics, and student representatives across the University.

Grow our postgraduate community

Help shape projects, initiatives, and improvements that support postgrad success and wellbeing.

What does the role involve?

Most PGSA representative roles require:

• attending a board or committee meeting once per month

• reading meeting papers in advance

• sharing the postgraduate perspective during discussions

• sending a short monthly update to the PGSA Executive

• supporting PGSA initiatives where relevant

No prior experience is needed — we will provide ongoing support.

Who can apply?

Any enrolled postgraduate student at Te Herenga Waka:

• Master’s (coursework or thesis)

• PhD / Doctoral

• Honours / Postgraduate Diploma

All disciplines and backgrounds are welcome.

Interested? Have Questions?

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