This site contains statutes, policies and procedures for the governance and management of Victoria University of Wellington.

Victoria’s Values, Mission and Commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi provide a context for its policy framework. Policies and statutes facilitate compliance, on the part of the University and individual staff and student members, with Government legislation.

Statutes are approved by the University Council. Policies and procedures are approved by Senior Management.

Enquiries concerning the site and individual documents should be directed to the Policy Manager, address.

Document Categories

Creating and Amending Policies

All PDF documents require Acrobat Reader.

Document File size File type
PDF icon. New Policy 15 KB PDF
PDF icon. Amending Existing Policies 20 KB PDF

Document Templates

These templates are for the use of staff developing or amending statutes, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Document File size File type
Policy Documentation Development Information 320 KB PDF
Statute Template 146 KB Word
Policy Template 142 KB Word

The creation, amendment or deletion of any of the above documents should be referred the Policy Manager, address.

New Zealand Legislation

Victoria University of Wellington has obligations to comply with New Zealand legislation. Legislation relevant to the activities of the University can be accessed here.

All PDF documents require Acrobat Reader.

Document File size File type
PDF icon. Legislation applicable to Victoria University 95 KB PDF
PDF icon. Legislative Compliance Policy 90 KB PDF
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