Ngā Tauira o te Kete Aronui (NTKA)

HUMANITIES

The Humanities Māori Students Association
(HMSA) aims to support and encourage academic achievement for Māori students enrolled in the Humanities Division at the University of Otago. As well as protecting and promoting the interests of all University of Otago Māori Humanities students. HMSA promote and organise cultural, social, intellectual and educational activities and facilitate contact between students, HMSA, TRM, the Division, Te Huka Mātauraka and the wider University.

Executive Positions

Tumuaki


Details: The Tumuaki also known as the President is the person who acts as a māngai or representative for  Humanities students across various sectors such as the University and community. They also manage the NTKA executive and provide support to all positions as well as maintain communication and relationships with Te Rōpū Māori and the Division of Humanities.

Kaitiaki Pūtea


Details: The Kaitiaki Pūtea also known as the Treasurer is responsible for handling any financial aspects for NTKA and are required to produce a financial report at every NTKA executive hui. They also act as Tumuaki alongside the Kaituhi in the absence of the Tumuaki.

Social and Recreational Officer


Details: The Social and Recreation Officer is responsible for organising social and recreational events for Humanities students as well as arranging NTKA sport teams. They are also expected to liaise with Te Rito regarding events and service.

Postgraduate Representative


Details: The Postgraduate Representative is the voice for all postgraduate Māori Humanities students. They are responsible for any postgraduate related events and services, and are required to liaise with Te Rito in regard to such aspects. They are also required to notify postgraduate students of funding, services and opportunities that may be beneficial for them.

Kaituhi


Details: The Kaituhi also known as the Secretary is the person who manages any admin aspects for the NTKA executive and oversee the general running of NTKA. Kaituhi also takes minutes for all NTKA executive, AGM and SGM hui. They also act as Tumuaki alongside the Kaitiaki Pūtea in the absence of the Tumuaki.

Cultural and Education Officer


Details: The Cultural and Education Officer is responsible for organising cultural and academic events while also providing cultural and academic support to Humanities students. They are also expected to liaise with Te Rito regarding events and services.

First Year Representative


Details: The First Year Representative is the voice for all first year Māori Humanities students. They are responsible for any first year related events and services, and are required to liaise with Te Rito in regard to such aspects.