Governance and leadership - Te Mana Whakahaere

Massey is governed by the University Council, headed up by the Chancellor. The Executive Leadership Team, led by the Vice-Chancellor with support from Deputy Vice-Chancellors and executive portfolio leaders manages the day-to-day running.

How Massey operates

An overview of how Massey works, including the people, places and processes involved in running the university.

University Council

Massey is governed by the University Council of 12 elected and appointed members, headed by the Chancellor.

Board & committees

The Academic Board, Finance & Assurance Committee, and the People & Culture Committee are University Council subgroups.

Management and leadership

Our Executive Leadership Team, supported by management, is responsible for running the university.

Student leaders

We are committed to students having a strong voice at Massey through our many student representative leaders.

Emeriti Professors

Massey University confers the title of Professor Emeritus/Emerita on faculty members at retirement who are recognised as outstanding in their discipline and who made an exceptional contribution to scholarship and the university.

Strategies, plans & annual reports

Read the Massey University Strategy, including our teaching, learning and research plans, and access our annual reports and investment plans.

Academic quality

Find out about the audit process for academic quality at Massey.

Strategic initiatives

Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa Massey University leads several strategic initiatives.