An AUT student has tested positive for Covid-19.

The case is linked to the Auckland cluster and the student is being moved to quarantine.

Vice Chancellor Derek McCormack has sent an email to all staff advising of the student's test result earlier today.

It was the university's understanding that the student's movements and physical interactions were limited to the MBA programme and specific areas of the City Campus, he said.

The student was not unwell when they were on campus and only began experiencing symptoms yesterday.

Staff and students who may have been in close contact are being notified, and forensic cleaning is being organised, McCormack said.

"Please be reassured that AUT is working closely with the Ministry of Health and appropriate authorities in response to this issue. Auckland Regional Public Health Services will undertake contact tracing."

McCormack said the student notified AUT directly and the university will stay in direct contact with the student and their whanau, to ensure that they are supported.

"Our thoughts are with them and we will check on their progress."

AUT is awaiting confirmation from Auckland Regional Public Health Services as to whether its campuses must be fully shut down. If so, there will be no staff or students on campus whatsoever, McCormack said.

AUT campuses have been closed since Auckland moved to alert level 3 on Wednesday.

All teaching will be delivered online from tomorrow.