AlumniĀkonga o Mua

More than 200,000 AUT graduates are out there making things happen – and that matters. You’re applying what you learned in real workplaces, real communities and real industries, and that’s exactly what knowledge that works is meant to do.

Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, you’re part of a connected alumni community that backs your next move, celebrates your wins and keeps you close to what’s happening at AUT.

From AUT to everywhere

Ulima Tofi

Māori and Pacific Research Fellow, Heart Foundation NZ

Robin Leaton

Director/Senior Physiotherapist, Leaton Performance and Rehabilitation Ltd

Ivan Fuyala

Head of Marketplace, Trade Me

Kataraina Anneff

Te Karere Digital Producer, Television New Zealand

Melissa Derby

Race Relations Commissioner, Human Rights Commission

Andrew McKechnie

SVP, Chief Creative Officer at Verizon, New York

Satyan Mehra

Director & Chief Advisor, iConsult Mortgage Brokers

Shae Parsons

Associate AI & Data Strategy Consultant, Qrious, Spark NZ

Sheila Ye

Co-Owner/Sales Manager, SmartSpace Workplace Solutions Ltd

What you get as an AUT graduate

Benefits from being an AUT Alumni

Benefits

From career support to exclusive offers, graduating from AUT connects you to services designed to support you long after study ends.

YOUR PERKS

Events for AUT Alumni

Events

From local catch‑ups to global alumni gatherings and more, see what alumni events are coming up near you – or are happening online.

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Documents for AUT Alumni

Academic documents

Access official records of your study, including academic transcripts and graduation certificates – whenever you need proof of your qualification.

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Keep moving. Take others with you

Mentoring by AUT Alumni

Mentoring

Share what you’ve learnt and support current students and emerging graduates as they step into the world of work.

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Donations by AUT Alumni

Donate

Support transformative education and help create opportunities for the next generation of AUT students.

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AUT Alumni are future-ready

Future-ready study

Thinking about what’s next? Whether it’s upskilling or a new direction, we can help you explore further study options.

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How the pay gap hurts women’s bodies
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While many aspects of New Zealand’s enduring gender pay gap have been discussed, its physical impact on workers has been largely overlooked – until ...
Q&A: Advertising Matters
20 May, 2026
Why do some ads stick while others flop? AUT lecturer Dan Fastnedge answers big questions on creativity, bad ads, boycotts and culture in Aotearoa.
Did fees-free help widen access to uni?
19 May, 2026
New research shows fees-free did little to widen tertiary access and underscores the many barriers that can impact students well before enrolment.
AUT alumna joins London celebrations
18 May, 2026
AUT alumna and entrepreneur Natalia Herewini joined young founders in London to represent her growing food business at The King’s Trust celebrations.
Q&A: Māori Business Matters
14 May, 2026
How do Māori enterprises contribute to Aotearoa’s economy? Join AUT Ahorangi Professor Emerita Ella Henry to find out why Māori Business Matters.

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One global network: AUT alumni on LinkedIn

LinkedIn

Join the main AUT alumni LinkedIn group to hear alumni stories, spot opportunities and stay connected to the wider AUT community.

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Contact us

Have a question, idea or update you’d like to share? The alumni team is here to help – whether you’re looking for support, connections or the right place to start.

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