Onboarding

Step 1: Changing your password

1 To start setting up your online tools, log into your device and open a web browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox etc)

2 Enter or copy and paste the password reset tool address into the browser: https://reset.manukau.ac.nz/

or

You’ll see this screen

There are three options to use to change your password:

Step 2: Accessing MIT email – manukaumail

1 Open your browser again and enter: http://home.manukau.ac.nz

2 Click on 'Student Mail'.

3 Enter the following information

• your MIT email address: username@manukaumail.com
• Enter your password: This is the password that you've just set up.

Please note: Your manukaumail address is used by MIT to send you key information (such as emergency info, campus closures, Covid-19 updates) as well as student comms during your study journey.

Step 3: Log in to Canvas

Canvas is Manukau Institute of Technology’s Learning Management System (LMS). Once you've changed your password successfully, you’ll be ready to login to Canvas.

Canvas works best when you're using Google Chrome.

1 Open your browser with Google Chrome and go to canvas.manukau.ac.nz

2 Log in by using your Manukau student email address and the new password that you have set up in step 1.

• Email: username@manukaumail.com
• Password: New password

3 This will take you to the Canvas page. First-time users will be prompted to accept the terms and conditions of Canvas, after reading them and the policy.

4 Click on the dashboard icon to see all the courses that you've been enrolled in.

5 Second or subsequent visit to Canvas. Go to canvas.manukau.ac.nz

Enter your full MIT email address and your password. This will take you to the Canvas page.

Step 4: Sign up to the Learner Portal

The Learner Portal is where you can see your timetable, confirmed results and pay your fees by credit or debit card.

To login to the Learner Portal you'll need:

• Your username: E.g. username1234.
• Password: This is different from your manukaumail or Canvas password.

First time user: You need to set up your password if you're a first time user of the Learner Portal.

• Enter your user name and then go to the Forgot your password link

• An email will be sent to your email inbox for you to reset your password
• Click the link and enter your date of birth as requested.

Returning students: If you've forgotten your password, please reset by clicking on the Forgot your password link.

If you're having difficulty logging in to the Learner Portal, please contact lppr@manukau.ac.nz.

Step 1. Locate your student ID and user name

Your student ID and username can be found on your Statement of Fees. This was sent to you with your confirmation of enrolment.

If you can't find your statement of fees, please see one of our Student Advisors in the Tech Session for your username and temporary password.

Step 2.  Change your password

Step 2.1

Log on to a lab computer with your MIT username and temporary password (mit$ followed by your student ID) and go to our password reset tool: https://reset.manukau.ac.nz/.

Step 2.2

Follow the instructions to reset your password using a personal email address or by text message.

If you want to reset using your password which MIT has provided your account; your username and the existing password will be as follows:

• User name: Found on your statement of fees (as step 1)
• Your temporary password: mit$(followed by your student ID)

Step 2.3

Your new password must be a minimum of 9 characters and contain an uppercase, lowercase, number and a special character e.g. ExamplePassword1$.

Note: You can’t use your username, first name or last name as a part of your password or use your last five passwords.

Step 2.4

Once your password is accepted you'll receive a success message on the screen.

Contact our Ask Me! student services team to update your personal details if required.

Step 3. Accessing MIT email – manukaumail

Step 3.1

Open your browser again and enter: http://home.manukau.ac.nz

Step 3.2

Click on 'Student Mail'.

Your MIT email address: username@manukaumail.com

Your password will be the updated password that you've just set up.

Step 4: Log in to Canvas

Canvas is Manukau Institute of Technology’s Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas is the central place where you'll engage with your learning materials during your course. Once you've changed your password successfully, you're ready to login to Canvas.

Step 4.1

Go to canvas.manukau.ac.nz.

Step 4.2

Log in by using your Manukau student email address and the new password that you set up in step 2.

Email: username@manukaumail.com Password: New password

Step 4.3

This will take you to the Canvas page. First-time users will be prompted to accept the terms and conditions of Canvas, after reading them and the policy.

Step 4.4

Click on the dashboard icon and you'll see all the courses in which you've been enrolled.

Second or subsequent visit to Canvas

Step 4.5

Go to canvas.manukau.ac.nz.

Step 4.6

Enter your full MIT email address and your password. This will take you to the Canvas page.

Further help

For any Canvas related issues, you can call the Canvas help desk: 0800 569 020

At MIT, for any issues, please visit techservices.manukau.ac.nz for How to Student Guides and useful tips.

Step 5: Connect to the MIT WiFi with your own device (BYOD)

As an MIT student, you can connect to the MIT-Wireless network to access the internet from your personal devices. All you need to connect, is your correct username and updated password.

From the list of available WiFi networks, choose “MIT-Wireless” and click on “Connect”.

If you are prompted with an authentication window, use your username and password to authenticate.

Step 6: Sign up to the Learner Portal

The Learner Portal is where you can see your timetable, confirmed results and pay your fees by credit or debit card.

To login to the Learner Portal you'll need:

• Your username: E.g. username1234.
• Password: This is different from your manukaumail or Canvas password.

First time user: You need to set up your password if you're a first time user of the Learner Portal.

• Enter your user name and then go to the Forgot your password link

• An email will be sent to your email inbox for you to reset your password
• Click the link and enter your date of birth as requested.

Returning students: If you've forgotten your password, please reset by clicking on the Forgot your password link.

If you're having difficulty logging in to the Learner Portal, please contact lppr@manukau.ac.nz.

Step 7: Register for the Career and Employment Solutions jobs board

After week two of study, you will be able to register for the Career and Employment Solutions(CES) Portal, our Online Job Board, exclusive to MIT’s students and graduates.

1. Go to www.manukau.ac.nz/jobs and register by clicking on “Create an account”

2. Click on “First Time Login”. For current students logging in for the first time, please type in your manukaumail email address to receive your password, then check your manukaumail. The link emailed to you will only be active for 24 hours. 

3. Your username: This is your MIT email account username@manukaumail.com

4. Once done, you’ll see the following message. A link to set your password have just been emailed to you with the email address you just submitted. Please now check your inbox. 

5. Check your MIT email inbox.

6. Once the email is received, click on “Set Your Password” and follow the instructions.