Strategy

Our Why

Our university and tertiary institutions are motivated by success and in particular successful students. Institutions are therefore primarily interested in the impact sport has on student experience, student achievement and student well-being.

Our sport sector partners want students to develop a life-long love of sport and being active, maximising participation and engagement. They want a strong and sustainable sports system.

Our students want to be a part of something that’s successful, quality and which creates a positive life experience. They want to feel a part of a team, be recognised and connect with others.

Success will be maximised when we come together. It is the strategic coming together of the tertiary and sports sectors in a way that can help realise the full potential of sport that will maximise the value for New Zealand tertiary students on campus, in competition and in our communities.


UTSNZ Strategic Plan

UTSNZ is currently developing a new Strategic Plan through to 2030, due for completion in 2026. Until it is confirmed and published, we will operate under an interim plan that extends the strategic framework applied in 2025.

Strategic Plan Summary

Full contextual Strategic Plan 2022 to 2025

Value Statement - The Value of Sport to the Tertiary Sector

Value Statement - The Value of the Tertiary Sport to the Sport Sector

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2024

Annual Report 2023

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2020

Annual Report 2019

Annual Report 2018

Annual Report 2017

Annual Report 2016