Please answer these questions with your genuine thoughts and feelings. We are interested in understanding who you are, how you think, and what you hope to gain from this opportunity, rather than polished or “perfect” responses. Authenticity is valued and encouraged throughout the application.
Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of AI, as it removes your personal voice and reflection from any writing. That said, AI use will not be investigated or used as a gatekeeping tool - we trust you to approach this process with integrity.
Your answers may be written in paragraphs or as bullet pointed ideas. Whichever you prefer to express your ideas most clearly.
The maximum word count is just that, a maximum. Clear, thoughtful answers are always preferable to longer ones, and you should not feel pressure to reach the full word count.
Your attendance at a UN Youth event or programme is also bound by certain conditions unless otherwise stated.
You must provide us with an alternative contact
When registering or applying for an event or programme, we require the details of a parent, legal guardian or emergency contact. In the event of an emergency at one of our events or programmes, UN Youth will communicate with your alternative contact. You can update this contact at any time and you can change it for each event you attend.
Privacy Notice
To enhance our capacity to offer relevant event opportunities, we may collect and store your name, mailing address, and other non-sensitive information solely for UN Youth marketing purposes. We are committed to ensuring the security of your data through appropriate measures, and it will be retained only for the duration necessary to fulfill the intended marketing objectives. Rest assured, your personal information will not be disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent or unless mandated by law. You retain the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your data.
Abridged code of conduct
I agree to the UN Youth New Zealand Code of Conduct, which is linked below.
The key principles are that:
- I am respectful and tolerant of all backgrounds.
- I will not engage in bullying or harassment.
- I will respect other people's opinions, and will not promote hateful opinions.
- I will act in a manner that promotes health and safety throughout the event. (For example, I will not consume alcohol or illegal drugs during the event, or engage in actions that endanger others).
- I respect the role and status of te ao Māori.
- I accept that any violation of the Code of Conduct can result in my immediate removal from the event, and can result in a permanent ban from events run by UN Youth New Zealand.
Certain UN Youth documents and protocols apply to you
In addition to these conditions, you and UN Youth are bound by:
- the
National Constitution of UN Youth New Zealand
- the
Welfare Protocols of UN Youth New Zealand, and
the Code of Conduct
- our
Privacy Policy
Media release
This registration submission authorises UN Youth New Zealand the right to capture my image and likeness in photos, videos and other media footage (“footage”). Additionally, it authorises UN Youth New Zealand the right to edit, publish and distribute any and all footage of me without any compensation to be used for any lawful purpose (e.g. creating promotional material).This registration submission authorises UN Youth New Zealand the right to collect, store and use any and all demographic information of me to be used for any lawful purpose (e.g. tracking who our organisation is reaching). This demographic information will not be individually identifiable. The foregoing authorisations shall continue indefinitely unless I otherwise revoke them in writing to
privacy@unyouth.org.nz
