Approval authorities
| Classification | Approval Authority* | Operational Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) | • University Regulations • Academic policies, procedures and guidelines • Learning and teaching policy, procedures and guidelines |
| Finance | Chief Financial Officer | Financial matters |
| Health & Safety | Vice-Chancellor | Policies and procedures related to Health & Safety compliance, occupational health, ACC and environmental safety |
| Human Resources | Executive Director of Human Resources | Policies and procedures related to management of staff and employment issues |
| Information and Technology Services (ITS) | Executive Director of Learning Resources | IT best practice policies and guidelines |
| International | Executive Director of Student Services and Communications | International matters |
| Learning Resources | Executive Director of Learning Resources | Management of, and best practice guidelines for, the physical campus environment |
| Legal and Regulatory Compliance | University Registrar | Legal and regulatory compliance |
| Library | Executive Director of Learning Resources | Library matters |
| Research, Consultancy and Intellectual Property (IP) issues | Deputy Vice-Chancellor | • Research issues • Outside commercial activities by staff and students |
| Student Services | Executive Director of Student Services and Communications | • Equal educational opportunities - equity and access • Accommodation • Student support and welfare • University communications (internal and external) |
| University Management | Council/Vice-Chancellor | • Governance issues • Operational Management |
* in accordance with the delegations approved by Council
Please see the Delegation Schedules (University website) for more detailed information.