What We Do
NZUSA’s work is guided and governed by our membership through the National Council.
We are committed to empowering students’ associations to be the best they can at a local level, and to advocate for students at a national level.
We come together under the principle that we are stronger together.
Research
We conduct and promote high quality research about tertiary students. Our research addresses a range of issues that impact students from the cost of education, housing, sexual violence and the impact of Covid-19.
Campaigns
We undertake and facilitate campaigns on a wide range of issues that consistently receive national attention and successes. Our campaigns are a mix of longstanding campaigns (e.g. Thursdays in Black) to targeted campaigns (e.g. student accommodation).
Association Support
We support local member associations to be strong, independent, resourced representatives. We host annual conferences including National Conference, Congress, ITP Summit and Student Voice summit as well as regular trainings for member Presidents.
Lobbying
We lobby elected representatives in local and central government to influence policy change for students. We regularly meet with the Tertiary Education and Education Spokespeople from major political parties.
Alliances
We strengthen and form strategic alliances with allied groups to enhance our goals. We engage regularly with the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Commission, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, Academic Quality Agency and Studylink.
