We are here to ensure you have the best postgraduate experience at Victoria University of Wellington.
We are here to ensure you have the best postgraduate experience at Victoria University of Wellington.
Please note: All officers will be expected to be available for a regular fornightly executive committee meeting (ideally in-person on Kelburn campus) to coordinate PGSA activities. Currently these roles are 100% volunteer, but honorarium may be offered on a case by case basis.
Why join the PGSA Executive?
Make a real, positive impact on postgraduate life!
Build leadership, communication, and governance experience.
Be part of a supportive team of fellow postgraduates.
Want to learn more?
Check out the job descriptions below for all the details.
Interested? Become a nominee!
Email pgsa@vuw.ac.nz with:
Your name
Your programme of study and planned completion date
The role(s) you are nominating yourself for
A short statement (max. 250 words) about why you’re interested and any plans you would implement as part of the PGSA
Time commitment:
Approximately 5 hours/week
The President is responsible for providing leadership to the Postgraduate Students' Association and ensuring the Association is effectively managed and represented within the University community. The President works closely with the Executive Committee, represents postgraduate students on University committees and at official events, and helps guide the strategic direction of PGSA.
Ideal for: someone who is passionate about supporting postgraduate students, enjoys working with a wide range of people, and wants to make a positive contribution to the postgraduate experience at Te Herenga Waka.
The Secretary ensures PGSA runs smoothly by:
Preparing agendas & minutes
Managing the official inbox and correspondence
Organising PGSA records & documents
Supporting PGSA’s internal processes including but not limited to recruitment of volunteers
Ideal for: those who enjoy administration or governance, are looking to develop their organizational skills.
The Treasurer maintains the financial health of the association by:
Tracking expenses & approving reimbursements
Maintaining financial records on Xero
Preparing simple financial reports
Supporting annual financial statements (with guidance)
Presenting opportunities for additional funding for PGSA initiatives
Ideal for: anyone wanting experience in finance, budgeting, or non‑profit governance. Support with budgeting and financial procedures for incorporated societies can be provided if necessary.
PGSA’s Vice President of Community will lead PGSA’s events, wellbeing initiatives, and community‑building activities in collaboration with the Events committee
Key responsibilities:
Overseeing PGSA events including breakfast socials, hikes, working bees, and off-campus socials.
Supporting the Events Committee to run independent events and provide a varied social calendar
Strengthening Postgraduate connections within and across all three campuses
Ideal for: people looking to develop their project management experience, organizational skills, and host fun, unique social events for the entire postgraduate community.
PGSA’s Vice President of Representation will work with the PGSA representation committee to recruit and retain postgraduate representatives on faculty and university boards.
Key responsibilities:
Recruiting and appointing postgraduate representatives for any vacant boards
Monitoring an online form used by representatives to submit their reports on relevant postgraduate topics.
Coordinate advocacy efforts around postgraduate resources and support services.
Ideal for: people passionate about advocacy work, representing the student voice, and interested in learning about high-level university administration.
The Vice President of Connections will facilitate communication between postgraduates, staff, and the University by coordinating the PGSA’s communications committee.
Key responsibilities:
Overseeing PGSA’s social media, newsletter, website, and events calendar.
Supporting the Communications Committee to ensure PGSA initiatives are broadcast in a timely manner.
Helping improve PGSA’s outreach to all postgraduate students and visibility on all three campuses
Brainstorming new ways for PGSA to effectively communicate postgraduate issues to staff and the university.
Ideal for: Anyone interested in marketing, expressing their creative side or looking to develop their communication skills
The Vice President of Academics & Research will work to advocate for and protect postgraduates in issues affecting their study.
Key responsibilities:
Leading the Academic & Research Committee
Planning PGSA events to recognize postgraduate academic achievements
Contributing to PGSA academic initiatives & resources
Ideal for: those passionate about improving postgraduate academic life or interested in organizing academic focused events such as symposia.