Interfaculty sport contacts

If you have any questions around our Interfaculty tournaments please get in touch with one of our Faculty Sports Leaders.

Who are our Faculty Sports Leaders?

The Faculty Sports Leaders represent students from each faculty, and work closely with the University of Auckland Sport Development team to coordinate student managers, coaches and players, and to help advertise all Interfaculty Sports Championship tournaments.

Interested in becoming a Faculty Sports Leader?

Each year we recruit for Faculty Sports Leaders to represent the students from their faculty and help facilitate Interfaculty sport at the University. These roles are part of the Co-Curricular Programme which helps to develop skills and learning experiences through a structured and meaningful way.

Sports leaders attend regular meetings and workshops to feedback around the tournaments, which contributes to their personal development.

Key accountabilities:

Recruitment and supervisory leadership of specific sports managers
Be a part of the sports leadership programme
Ensure a high profile for sport within faculty and encourage excellence
Network with key faculty personnel to ensure that best practice is being followed for recruitment and promotion of events
Advise the sport and recreation team on the quality and direction of the Interfaculty competition, and proposals for possible future development of tournaments
Be responsive to students' needs and proactive in providing advocacy and advice

If you would like to know more about this role or are interested in applying to become a sports leader for 2026, please contact alaimalo.mataafa@auckland.ac.nz