Join the Velocity Committee

Develop transferable skills, build connections, and make a real impact with Velocity.

As a member of the Velocity Committee, you will develop sought-after skills, gain leadership experience, and contribute to one of the University’s most celebrated initiatives.

Each year, around 30 students join the committee, becoming part of a legacy that has been positively impacting Auckland, Aotearoa, and the world for over 20 years. No matter your background, expertise, or faculty, we want you to be part of the team.

CIE’s programmes are free for University of Auckland students and staff. While there are no formal assessments, participation may count towards the co-curricular recognition programme and the Distinguished Graduate Award.

At Velocity, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to supporting your growth and success throughout your leadership journey.

Development: Access professional development workshops (e.g. public speaking) to gain transferable skills that will elevate your career.

Networking: Connect with the broader Velocity community, the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and inspiring ventures participating in our programme.

Recognition: Earn credits towards the Co-curricular Recognition Programme, meeting the requirements for the Leadership path, taking you halfway to achieving the prestigious Distinguished Graduate Award.

Leadership skills: Champion and lead projects while being supported by a team of peers.

Practical skills: Depending on your subcommittee, gain experience in project management, event management, graphic design, web development, and professional communication – highly valued workforce skills.

The Velocity Committee is organised into subteams, each focusing on specific components of Velocity but united by a shared purpose: creating a world-class programme.

Each subteam has one or two leads who, alongside the CEO and COO, ensure the smooth delivery of the programme, focusing on areas ranging from marketing to outreach, events, and challenges.

Where could you belong?

Challenges
This team is responsible for the planning and execution of Velocity’s flagship competitions and events, including the Ideas Challenge and $100k Challenge. You'll manage logistics, coordinate stakeholders, work to a budget, and ensure students are supported throughout their journey.

Marketing
This team leads all things branding and communication. From graphics to reels and full campaigns, you'll develop creative content that tells the Velocity story and drives student engagement. You’ll also manage our presence across digital and physical platforms, keeping the brand sharp and consistent.

Outreach
This team builds connections with faculties, student clubs, and communities across the university and beyond. They hold workshops and initiatives aimed at engaging a diverse range of students, especially those who may not yet see themselves as part of the innovation space, and work to ensure everyone feels welcomed, included, and empowered to get involved.

Postgraduate
This team champions postgraduate engagement across Velocity. You'll design initiatives that connect university postgraduate students with the entrepreneurship ecosystem, tailoring initiatives and marketing to their unique experiences and ambitions. You’ll ensure that postgraduate voices are heard, supported, and empowered to translate their research, expertise, and ideas into real-world impact.

“I’ve been involved with innovation and entrepreneurship from high school. When I got the opportunity to join Velocity, it felt really good to take part in something that’s making change happen.”
Brayden Print – BCom/LLB

“Everyone’s super supportive of what you want to do. If you want to take up a new opportunity or have a new idea, Velocity is super supportive of that. When I saw that everyone was super friendly and super smiley, it just made me feel really welcome and warm, to the point where I wanted to do the same with others!”
Annie Mei – BCom/BSc

“Everyone’s super friendly! There’s a lot of cooperation and coordination and helping each other out – it’s like a family.”
Lavisha Gopaldasani – BCom

Applications close on Monday 3 November at 12pm (noon) for the following year's committee. Please keep an eye on this page for more information and closing dates for 2026 applications.