Startup Club NZ is New Zealand’s largest independent student-led startup community.
SCNZ isn’t just a university club; we’re a movement to transform the student startup ecosystem in Aotearoa
Our mission is to empower students from all backgrounds to become the driving force behind New Zealand’s thriving startup ecosystem.
We aim to inspire the next generation of founders and superstars who will transform New Zealand’s economy.
Together, we will create a vibrant startup ecosystem where students are equipped to build unicorns or pursue purposeful careers in startups, contributing to a stronger, happier New Zealand.
Equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for startup careers through:
- Startup-focused curriculum and workshops
- Hands-on learning with mentors, competitions, and resources
Build a strong student-startup network by:
- Hosting social and networking events
- Connecting students with founders and alumni mentors
- Creating a supportive, inclusive environment through our initiatives
Bridge students and startups by:
- Organising panels, talks, and events with startup leaders
- Showcasing startups as exciting and meaningful career paths
This is how we show up for each other. These principles guide the way we work, learn, and grow as a team. You don’t need to have everything figured out; we’re all here to learn, support one another, and build something meaningful together.
We’re trusted by over 1,600 student members who give us their time and attention. When we mess up, miss a deadline, or slow down, it matters.
Make it happen, make it matter
Every role matters. If you’re leading something, you’ll have the trust and freedom to take charge. You’ll get to shape the work and see it through.
Be the CEO of your lane.
We protect the bar. No rushed posters, no dead socials, no sloppy execution. The details show how much we care, and we take pride in the things we put our name on.
If it’s got our name on it, it should feel like us.
We go the extra 10 minutes. The second draft. The extra “just checking in” message. It shows we care about what we’re building and how we build it.
Set the tone by how you work
If you see a problem, fix it. If you have an idea, try it. Don’t wait to be asked. We build momentum by acting fast, learning loud, and figuring it out together. We hire for action, not permission.
Proactive > reactive. Always.
Startup Club NZ is where you can be ambitious and vulnerable. Where people care about ideas and each other. Where you don’t need to shrink, perform, or pretend.
Bring your full self. You belong here.
Apply here to join the amazing exec team: https://forms.gle/F4Tv7Y5oHfEVkjBb9