High Performance Support Services

Flexible study assistance is available to all members of the High Performance Support Programme in accord with the University’s membership on the ‘Athlete Friendly Tertiary Network’. 

Attendance and assessment flexibility

Each faculty has a nominated student-performer Support Adviser, who works closely with the programme, its members, and faculty to ensure course requirements are met when alternative arrangements and renegotiated timeframes are required. 

Alternate exam arrangements

Programme members are able to apply for alternate exam times and/or locations when required. Specific criteria set by Assessment Services must be met. 

Admission and enrolment 

Support with enrolment to the University and its programmes for new, current and transferring students. 

Degree planning

Tailored support alongside a nominated faculty Support Adviser to assist with degree planning and part time study arrangements.

Recreation Centre membership

Programme members are eligible to receive complimentary access to Hiwa, Recreation Centre. This includes access to group fitness studios, cardio and weight zones, multiple sports halls, a rooftop turf and a swimming pool.

Strength and conditioning

Experienced strength and conditioning trainers are available to provide expert, personalised programming and coaching to aid performance specific improvement. 

Physiotherapy

The programme has partnered with an experienced sports physiotherapy practice, University Physiotherapy, located on the City Campus. Being a member of this programme entitles you to discounted physiotherapy.

Nutrition Support

The University Dietetics team can provide nutrition support to maximise your training, event outcomes, and long-term health.

Exercise Science

The High-Performance Support Programme collaborates with the Exercise Science team, providing student athletes the opportunity to participate in performance testing.

High Performance Support Fund

Applications are open year-round for current programme members. Applications can be made as soon as a member has a selection letter stating representation in a New Zealand team or New Zealand University team travelling internationally. Grants will be provided to assist with travel, accommodation, registration fees and other costs associated with attending an international event. 

Wellbeing support

The programme recognises that pursuing both academic and performance excellence is challenging. The programme offers specific and individualised strategies for members to manage their student-performer commitments in a healthy, sustainable way. Professional support through the University Health and Counselling service and specific performance psychology and wellbeing education sessions ensure holistic support of each student-performer.

Development opportunities

All High Performance Support Programme members are invited to a variety of guest speaker talks, personal and career development events and workshops. These catered events provide the opportunity to develop as a person, a performer and a professional alongside fellow student-performers. 

Transition and career planning

A number of University services are available to provide support and advice for transitioning into and out of university, career planning and employment assistance.