The Union of Students @ Tairāwhiti Polytechnic (US@TP) is a compulsory, not for profit, organisation whose primary purpose is to represent and advocate for the rights of students, enrolled under the rules and regulations of the Tairāwhiti Polytechnic.

US@TP offers support to students on a wide range of issues, working both in and out of the Polytechnic with resource bodies and organisations in order to minimise the barriers that may hinder a student's ability to achieve the education they are after.

US@TP is governed by a Student Executive Committee that employs staff to run the day-to-day business of the Association.