SRC Elections 2027
Stand for the Student Representative Council and be the voice of AUT students.
Election timeline
Nominations open
To be confirmed
Nominations close
To be confirmed
Campaigning period
To be confirmed
Ballots open
To be confirmed
Ballots close
To be confirmed
Results announced
After voting closes
Positions
17 positions across three subcommittees.
- Business, Economics & Law Faculty Rep
- Culture & Society Faculty Rep
- Design & Creative Technologies Faculty Rep
- Health & Environmental Sciences Faculty Rep
- Postgraduate Affairs Rep
- Diversity Affairs Rep
- Māori Affairs Rep
- Mature Students Rep
- Pasifika Affairs Rep
- International Affairs Rep
- Disability Affairs Rep
- Rainbow Affairs Rep
- Student Wellbeing Rep
- Accommodation Rep
- City Campus Rep
- North Campus Rep
- South Campus Rep
Frequently asked questions
What is the SRC?
The Student Representative Council is a group of elected AUT students who represent the student voice on university committees covering academia, campus facilities, and student services.
How much time does it take?
At least 3–5 hours per week during the academic year.
Is it paid?
Representatives receive performance-based honoria paid quarterly. The President is a salaried full-time role (40 hrs/week, 2-year term). Vice Presidents are salaried part-time (20 hrs/week, 2-year term).
How do I nominate?
Log in to AUTSA Connect and visit the nominations page when nominations are open. You’ll need endorsement from 2 AUT students.
How do students vote?
When ballots open, all eligible AUT students receive a personal voting link via email. Each link is unique and can only be used once.
Is my vote anonymous?
Yes — votes are stored separately from voter identity using one-way cryptographic hashing. No one, including administrators, can see how you voted.
Is there training?
Yes — communication skills, meeting etiquette, event planning, and AUTSA awareness training is provided.
Do I need to be a member to vote?
Yes — you must be an active AUTSA member. You can join for free during the voting process if you’re not already a member.
Questions about elections?
Contact the elections team for more information about nominating, campaigning, or voting.