Pacific student support
Whether you’re a new or returning student enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme, our Vā Pasifika Team is here to walk alongside you throughout your student journey.
From academic support and pastoral care to wellbeing workshops and cultural connection, our dedicated team offer holistic, culturally grounded guidance to help you thrive at AUT. Whatever you need — whether it’s navigating university life, finding community, or simply having someone to talanoa with — we’re here for you.
Our Pacific student success team
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In pictures: celebrating our Pacific community at AUT
Other support services
Find a Vā Pasifka at your campus
If you haven’t already checked it out, our Vā Pasifika spaces are on each campus.
These spaces are open to all students when campuses are open. You’ll find our Vā Pasifika Team and other staff there during the working week.
Where to find our Vā Pasifika spaces
- South Campus
MC214, MC building - City Campus
WA301A, WA building - North Campus
AE125, AE building
Office of Pacific Advancement
We’re committed to the wellbeing and success of Pacific communities at AUT and beyond. Our programmes and initiatives cover the student and staff experience, academic research development, impact and engagement, advocacy, and community-based collaborations and partnerships.
Celebrating Pacific Language Weeks
Watch our series of videos celebrating Pacific languages on YouTube, featuring some of our Pacific alumni and research from across AUT.