The University's governing body is Council and its membership consists of the Vice-Chancellor, elected staff, a student representative and ministerial and Council appointees.
Legislation
The functions, duties and powers of the Council are prescribed in the Education and Training Act 2020, sections 280, 281 and 283.
The functions of Council include the following:
- To appoint a chief executive in accordance with the Public Service Act 2020, and to monitor and evaluate the chief executive's performance
- To prepare and submit a proposed plan if the institution is seeking funding under a funding mechanism that provides for funding via plans
- If the institution has a plan:
- To ensure that the institution is managed in accordance with that plan; and
- To determine policies to implement that plan
- To determine, subject to the Public Service Act 2020, the policies of the institution in relation to the management of its affairs
- To undertake planning relating to the institution’s long-term strategic direction
The duties of Council are:
- To strive to ensure that the institution attains the highest standards of excellence in education, training and research
- To acknowledge the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
- To encourage the greatest possible participation by the communities served by the institution so as to maximise the educational potential of all members of those communities with particular emphasis on those groups in those communities that are under-represented among the students of the institution
- To ensure that the institution does not discriminate unfairly against any person
- To ensure that the institution operates in a financially responsible manner that ensures the efficient use of resources and maintains the institution's long-term viability
- To ensure that proper standards of integrity, conduct, and concern for:
- The public interest; and
- The wellbeing of students attending the institution are maintained.
Membership
Constitution of Council membership
From 1 December 2023, the constitution of membership is as follows
(a) Four members appointed by the Minister by written notice to the Council;
(b) The Vice Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology;
(c) One permanent member of the general staff of the Auckland University of Technology elected by the permanent members of that staff;
(d) One permanent member of the academic staff of the Auckland University of Technology elected by the permanent members of that staff;
(e) One member who is a student of the Auckland University of Technology appointed by the association of students recognised by the Council of the Auckland University of Technology; and
(f) Four members appointed by the Auckland University of Technology Council by resolution, in accordance with its statutes.
Council Members and Term of Office
Name | Holds office until |
Rob Campbell CNZM (Chancellor)
Appointed by Council | 21.02.2025 |
Marama Royal (Pro-Chancellor)
Appointed by Council | 27.03.2026 |
Professor Damon Salesa
Vice-Chancellor of AUT | |
Peter Treacy
Appointed by the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills | 17.06.2027 |
Janine Smith
Appointed by the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills | 09.04.2026 |
Shaun Clarke ONZM
Appointed by the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills | 17.06.2028 |
Mark Darrow
Appointed by the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills | 17.06.2028 |
Alicia Lemmer
Appointed by AUTSA | 01.01.2026 |
Professor Welby Ings
Elected by the Academic Staff of AUT | 03.07.2027 |
Lani Thomson
Elected by the Professional Staff of AUT | 11.09.2027 |
Leo Foliaki
Appointed by Council | 26.09.2025 |
Michelle Huang
Appointed by Council | 28.07.2028 |
2024 schedule of meetings
The Council is scheduled to meet on the following dates in 2024. The public session of the meetings starts at 3.30pm and meetings are held in the Council Room, Level 7, WA Building, AUT City Campus unless as specified otherwise. Please contact the Council Secretary at andrea.vujnovich@aut.ac.nz if you wish to attend the public session of the meeting:
- Monday 26 February 2024 - AUT City Campus, WA Building, Council Room
- Monday 29 April 2024 - AUT City Campus, WA Building, Council Room
- Monday 27 May 2024 - AUT South Campus, Meeting Room MB317
- Monday 29 July 2024 - AUT North Campus, AUT North Boardroom, Room AG127-30
- Monday 30 September 2024 - AUT City Campus, WA Building, Council Room
- Monday 21 October 2024 - Special Council Meeting - AUT City Campus, WA Building, Council Room
- Monday 2 December 2024 - AUT City Campus, WA Building, Council Room
Council Agenda Papers
Agenda papers will be uploaded prior to each meeting.
Committees reporting to Council
- People and Culture Committee
- Finance and Audit Committee
- Nominations Committee
- Honours Committee
- Executive Committee
- Vice-Chancellor’s Employment Agreement Committee
- Ethics Committee