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NZIEC and SIEBA partner for the school sector
ENZ is pleased to welcome SIEBA as NZIEC’s programme partner, offering a range of sessions and workshops of value to school sector delegates.
SIEBA is the association for international education in New Zealand schools and has more than 350 member schools across the country. It has become an influential agency both within New Zealand and internationally.
NZIEC will be this year’s most important event for international education professionals in the school sector. The programme features a wide range of sessions specifically designed to add value for delegates from primary and secondary schools.
Dr Stephen Holmes, one of the world’s foremost experts on school marketing and reputation, will lead two workshops on ‘Authentic Marketing’ and ‘Evidence Led Positioning and Planning’ and offers school delegates the opportunity of one-on-one sessions during NZIEC.
Attendees will also gain valuable market insights from Japan, our Country of Honour, and can hear about the new school sector strategy for Vietnam and how to get involved.
Back by popular demand is the SIEBA schools’ luncheon, an opportunity to gather with sector colleagues to hear inspirational speakers and to network.
You will be able to meet with the SIEBA team during the conference as they will have a stand in the EXPO.
Have you registered yet?
If you still haven’t registered, make sure you don’t miss out. Places are filling up fast. https://www.nziec.co.nz/registration
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Register for ENZ’s market intelligence webinars for South Korea and Japan
An ENZ market intelligence webinar for Korea has been organised and registration is now open. It will offer local market updates and insights and share Immigration New Zealand updates.
Registration is also open for an ENZ market intelligence webinar focusing on the Japanese market. This will include local market updates and insights, 2020 dates and regional engagements and NZQA Amendments to the Code of Practice.
ENZ’s Director Asia, John Laxon, said the industry webinars will be a great opportunity for New Zealand education providers to receive local in-market intelligence from ENZ staff.
“This will ensure in-market recruitment efforts are well targeted. Our 2019 webinar series is providing market insights and updates from around the Asia region, taking into account strong industry interest in the 2018 series.”
South Korea Industry Webinar
Wednesday, 28 August, 11am Korea time/2pm New Zealand time
Japan Industry Webinar
Monday, 16 September, 11am Japan time/2pm New Zealand time
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Upcoming ENZ webinars
Viet Nam school sector webinar
At this webinar, industry professionals in the school sector will learn about ENZ’s approach to the Viet Nam market, and how they can partner with ENZ.
Who should attend?
New Zealand-based marketing/international managers at secondary schools.
Session details:
2:30pm NZT, Wednesday 27 November
Vietnamese agent webinar
As part of ENZ’s commitment to raising the awareness of New Zealand among education agencies, ENZ has launched a webinar series to improve the profile, and understanding, of the benefits of a New Zealand education.
Who should attend?
Vietnamese education agencies and counsellors who currently share information about studying in New Zealand, or would like to.
Content:
The webinar will provide updates on:
- ENZ activity
- Study options
- Scholarships
- Employment and career pathway opportunities in New Zealand
Speakers will include New Zealand sector representatives, as well as ENZ and Immigration New Zealand staff.
Session details:
4pm NZT/10am Viet Nam time, Thursday 28 November
Please note: Registration for these webinars are for education agents only; ENZ is running a separate series of webinars for New Zealand education institutions.
US industry webinar
Registration is now open for an ENZ market intelligence webinar for the US. It will offer local market updates and insights and share ENZ’s outlook for the first half of 2020.
Who should attend?
International directors and marketing/international managers at tertiary level.
Content:
The in-market team will cover:
- Partnerships for reach: Learn more about ENZ’s strategic partnerships in the US
- Market engagement opportunities: In-market events Jan-June 2020
- Study Abroad scholarships
- Additional topics proposed by the sector
Session details:
You must register in advance to attend the webinar. If you have questions or topics you’d like to hear covered in the Industry Webinar, please email northamerica@enz.govt.nz with your suggestions by Friday 6 December.
11am NZT, Tuesday 10 December
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Register now for NZIEC 2022
You can register on the NZIEC website.
Registration is free, sign up now and tell a colleague to register too!
A new format
We’re delivering NZIEC 2022 in a virtual format so we can reach as many international education practitioners as possible during this critical time for the industry’s rebuild. The virtual format means we have eliminated participation costs and the prospect of Covid blues for all. Join from the comfort of your favourite workstation! And while it means we won’t be able to connect in-person, we are offering a range of new ways to network and connect during conference – stay tuned for further information following registration!
The virtual format means we can offer a wider range of keynote speakers than in our usual two-day in-person format. We hope you’ll enjoy insights from our bumper line-up of ten keynote speakers from a range of industries and perspectives. That’s right, ten!
We’re also able to offer content in a more flexible manner. We’ll be delivering content in bite-sized chunks each morning and afternoon during the week (except for Friday afternoon). Don’t worry if you can’t attend a session – all sessions will be recorded and available to view later if you have registered.
A varied programme
NZIEC 2022’s theme is Towards Recovery: Reflect, Reconnect and Renew. We will be exploring this theme across the conference week; we’ll start by Reflecting on the shared experience we’ve had these past two years, before we focus on Reconnecting New Zealand and then turn to Renewal of our industry for the future.
The full programme will launch shortly, but here’s a taste of what we have in store:
- On Monday morning, join international students and practitioners as we Reflect on our collective experiences over the past two years. Hear from 2021 New Zealander of the Year, Dr Siouxsie Wiles, about her experiences through the pandemic and her advice for the future. Gain insights from our first-ever international student-led panel as they discuss their experiences during the pandemic – and their hopes and expectations for the future. And join our Board Chair, Steve Maharey, as he provides an update on ENZ’s vision and direction.
- On Monday afternoon, learn how providers across Aotearoa worked through the pandemic to enhance international student wellbeing – and what lessons this experience provides for our current offering. Pick and choose from a cornucopia of sessions that explore New Zealand’s commitment to manaakitanga, including advice from the New Zealand International Students’ Association.
- Tuesday sees us shift focus to Reconnect. Join us in the morning for an address from the Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins, when he’ll provide an update on the Government’s strategy for international education. You will have an opportunity to ask questions. After the Minister’s address, get up to speed with updates from a range of New Zealand government agencies.
- On Tuesday afternoon, we continue our Reconnect focus with a keynote address from New Zealand’s leading trade negotiator, Vangelis Vitalis. He’ll speak about New Zealand’s Trade Recovery Strategy and the role of international education within that. Then take a trip ‘Around the World’ with international market insights from ENZ’s global network and sessions led by industry representatives.
- On Wednesday morning, the centrepiece of our conference week, we explore how international education relates to Te Ao Māori. Gain perspectives on traditional Māori knowledge and wisdom from our keynote speaker, Sharlene Maoate-Davis, as she explores Te Māramatanga o te Maramataka – or renewed Rongoā perspectives from traditional Māori knowledge and wisdom. Then learn how Te Tiriti is being implemented in practice across the international education sector.
- On Wednesday afternoon, we turn our attention to global citizenship. A range of industry-led sessions examine the concept and its application. Then be inspired by the journey of Abbas Nazari, who fled Afghanistan as a refugee and found himself aboard the Tampa, before gaining a new home in Aotearoa and eventually travelling to the United States on a Fulbright scholarship. Abbas’ story is a powerful tale of the importance of education – and humanity.
- And as we aim to shrug off mid-week blues, don’t miss the opportunity to find your Inner Superhero! Tapahia Heke and Pita Mei are a Superhero Dream Team who will amaze with their abilities to read – and draw – the Inner Superhero in any of us. Tune into this session if you want your superhero abilities unleashed.
- Thursday sees us in search of Renewal with the morning devoted to exploring innovation and diversification in international education. Join us in the morning as we explore the do’s and don’ts of innovation within the international education sector. Melissa Clark-Reynolds, our Renew Keynote speaker will talk about the innovation game and how to beat your organisation’s immune system.
- On Thursday afternoon, we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities regarding sustainability and international education. Several industry practitioners will outline the approaches they have embraced to address the sustainability imperative. And René de Monchy will provide insights from the tourism industry that speaks to the challenge of rebuilding while keeping sustainability concerns front of mind.
- Finally, we ease into Friday morning with a late start and an early finish to wrap up our conference week. Grab a cuppa to join a Kōrero Kawhe with some inspiring New Zealand alumni and hear how they are making their way in the world and improving the lives of their communities. Then join clinical psychologist Nigel Latta as he shares the bare essentials for the rebuild job ahead. Finally, don’t miss our conference wrap, including an announcement as to how we’ll be celebrating 30 years of NZIEC in 2023!
Register now
You can register to attend NZIEC 2022 here.
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Call for speakers for NZIEC KI TUA 2023
NZIEC KI TUA 2023 will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 16 to 18 August 2023 at Te Pae Convention Centre. A welcome function will occur on Wednesday evening followed by two days of conference sessions on Thursday and Friday.
2023 marks the 30th time our conference will be held, and this year’s theme is Te Ara Ki Tua – the pathway ahead. As we celebrate this milestone, our theme encourages us to consider how our sector can thrive in the future.
We’re calling for speakers to help us explore the following sub-themes:
- Excellent Experiences – How can we foster excellent experiences for international students studying with Aotearoa New Zealand?
- Marketing Smarts – What are the most effective ways to market to and recruit international students?
- Growing Global – How can we grow our relationships with international partners?
- Authentically Aotearoa – How can our international education offerings tap into what makes our country special?
- Fresh Offerings – How can we develop fresh programmes, products, services and partnerships and take them to the world?
Please refer to the NZIEC KI TUA website here for detailed information on the theme and sub-themes, session formats, tips for your abstract and biography, and speaker terms and conditions.
You can submit your speaking proposal through the NZIEC KI TUA Speaker Portal. Submissions close on 22 May 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact us at nziec@enz.govt.nz.
We hope you will consider joining us at NZIEC KI TUA to discuss the key opportunities and challenges facing our sector as we discuss Te Ara Ki Tua.
An in-person format and early bird registration
Subject to pandemic settings, this year’s conference will be an in-person format. Sector feedback revealed a strong desire to return in-person, in part to facilitate kanohi-ki-te-kanohi connections after so many years apart.
We are not intending to offer a hybrid option (in-person and virtual format) this year as this requires additional resources to deliver and a hybrid approach results in inferior experiences for both audiences. To support attendance, and in recognition of the impact of Covid-19, a discounted early bird registration rate will be available this year.
- Excellent Experiences – How can we foster excellent experiences for international students studying with Aotearoa New Zealand?
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NZIEC KI TUA 2023 programme announced!
The New Zealand International Education Conference 2023 brings together practitioners and leaders from across New Zealand’s international education sector to look to the future and explore strategies for growth.
Our keynote speakers include:
- Helen Souness: Pathway to the future
- Dr Hinemoa Elder: Māori stories for global learning and teaching
- Dr Stephen Holmes: Post-pandemic insights from international students and parents
- Yemi Penn: Igniting your rebellious curiosity
- Dr Paul Spoonley: International education in 30 years
- Bridget Williams: International education and the sustainable development goals
- Sharon Zollner: The national and global economic outlook for 2024
- Kaila Colbin: Future of education
The conference also includes a range of energising breakout sessions hosted by experts in the sector, centred on the themes of Marketing Smarts, Growing Global, Authentically Aotearoa and Fresh Offerings.
Breakouts include Excellent experiences – Spotlight on student experience insights hosted by Marie Clark and Ross Crosson, ChatGPT, now what? Pitfalls and opportunities of AI in student recruitment hosted by Audrey Voon, Ko wai koe? Building indigeneity into your internationalisation strategy hosted by Monique van Veen and The intersection of EdTech and traditional education hosted by an expert panel.
Check out the full programme here: https://www.nziec.co.nz/agenda
We look forward to seeing you at NZIEC KI TUA 2023, register today: https://www.nziec.co.nz/registration
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Next webinar for the schools’ sector – 19 August 2024
Our next webinar is taking place on Monday 19 August 11:00am–12:00pm and we will be discussing:
ENZ Offshore Events 101
Mary will be joined by the ENZ events team to walk you through what to expect at an ENZ offshore event, how these events work and how to make the most of them. This is an ideal session for those heading to our upcoming events in Asia between now and November 2024, and for anyone new to the industry. Please note this has been rescheduled from Wednesday 17 July.
Register in advance for the webinar series here.
You can register once and attend any or all sessions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please note these sessions are for NZ schools only – agents should check out https://agentlab.enz.govt.nz/
The next webinars will take place on:
- Wednesday 21 August. Topic: Viet Nam market focus (note time is 3.30-4.30pm)
- Wednesday 18 September. Topic: ENZ Business Plan: Schools
If you miss any of our monthly school sector webinars, you can find recordings of these on Intellilab here.
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NAFSA CEO to deliver opening plenary at NZIEC KI TUA 2024
NZIEC KI TUA 2024 is set to welcome rich, global, and indigenous perspectives on international education with the announcement of its opening plenary and keynote speakers over two days of the conference.
NAFSA CEO and Executive Director of NAFSA Association of International Educations, Dr Fanta Aw, will deliver the opening plenary at NZIEC KI TUA 2024 inTe Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington from 6 – 8 August.
NAFSA Association of International Educators (NAFSA) CEO and Executive Director, Dr Fanta Aw will deliver the opening plenary. Experienced leader in business, community development, governance and technology, Elle Archer (Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Maru – Hauraki Whānui katoa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tūhoe) will deliver a keynote address on day two of the conference.
Dr Aw will speak about the role international education can play in a time of global challenge and the global dimensions of our international education sector. Since 1996, Dr Aw has been a dedicated member and leader at NAFSA, which is the largest association serving international educators worldwide.
From 2013 to 2016, she served as NAFSA’s President and Board Chair. Dr. Aw is a recognised and highly respected figure in the fields of international education and higher education administration. Originally from Mali, West Africa, Dr. Aw has resided in both East and West Africa, as well as the United States, fostering a broad and diverse cultural perspective. Her passion for global experiences has led her to explore nearly 60 countries. Dr. Aw is a frequent keynote speaker, sharing her expertise on various topics including international educational exchanges, diversity and inclusion in higher education, and U.S. immigration.
Keynote speaker Elle Archer’s address will draw on her experiences from a number of global initiatives across engagement, cultivating curiosity, intergenerational fairness, and learning futures. Her address will take the audience on a journey from our own backyard to global kaupapa and focus on activating our connection to the world. This also fits into a portfolio of mahi that she has been involved in: Futures Now - Activating Societal Shift, Embracing Kotahitanga.
Elle Archer will be a keynote speaker at NZIEC KI TUA 2024
Archer is an experienced speaker, facilitator, innovator and strategist, empowering people to achieve outcomes for the betterment of purpose. She holds roles as Heamana Whakahaere Executive Chair, Chair, Managing Director, Board Trustee and Kaiarahi for a wide range of organisations nationally and globally. She has been involved in iwi, business, industry, government, and community development for 27 years, with a background in science, geospatial technology, education, infrastructure, economic development, and emergency management. She won the ‘High-Tech Inspiring individual for 2024’ award at the NZ Hi-Tech awards.Register now
Registrations are open for the 31st New Zealand International Education Conference KI TUA (NZIEC KI TUA), which is being held in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington from 6 – 8 August 2024 at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre. This year’s conference theme is NZIEC KI TUA – Te Ara ki te Ao*
You can register now at NZIEC KI TUA 2024. For an updated programme visit our website.
A spotlight on NZIEC KI TUA 2024 Partners
We are delighted to bring you the NZIEC KI TUA Experience Garden, which will give you the chance to engage and connect with a few of our conference partners in a number of exciting ways!
- Join us for the NZIEC KI TUA Welcome Function on Wednesday, 6 August brought to us by Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
- This year, we start both conference days with a Networking Breakfast; join TOEFL, at the International Education 101 session on our first day and Host Families on Thursday morning for an informative session with Celia Coombes from Immigration New Zealand.
- Immerse yourself in the world of ‘Flywire live illustrators’, who will breathe life into our core conference themes and explore how collaboration will shape the future of international education.
- Visit and connect with idpconnect and IELTS in their own partner lounge.
- Savour a bold barista coffee from Student Safe
- Need to make a powerful first impression? Visit the Pearson Photo Booth for a professional LinkedIn profile photo taken by Wellington-based professional photographer Rebecca McMillan
- Edified is partnering with Kāpiti’s Otaraua Nurseries to help NZIEC KI TUA in our commitment to sustainability; for every delegate registration, we will plant a native tree, fostering a greener future for generations to come.
- Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through the NZIEC KI TUA 2024 Experience Garden and unlock a world of activations and inspiration.
We hope to see you there!
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INZ student visa update: July 2024
Visa processing update (as at 10 July 2024).
Since January 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has received 24,541 student visa applications from international students outside of New Zealand. INZ have completed 20,369 of these applications, with 15,242 approved.
Recent processing times for international student visa applications are published on the INZ website and are updated by month: Visa processing times for international students
Work rights available for more partners of students
In June, the Government expanded the eligibility for work visas for partners of some students studying towards a Green List occupation.
People can now apply for a Partner of Student Work Visa, with open work rights, if their partner is studying a specified level 7 or 8 bachelor’s or bachelor’s (honours) degree that will lead directly to professional registration required for a Green List role.
This relates to Green List roles where occupational registration, rather than qualification requirements, are specified, such as nurses, doctors, and teachers.
For people granted a Partner of Student Work Visa, any school-aged dependents they have will be considered domestic students for tuition fee purposes and can apply for a Dependent Child Student Visa.
End of year student visa peak – Apply early!
The processing of international student visas is a key focus for INZ, particularly as we get closer to the end of the year.
INZ receives the highest volumes of student visa applications between October and March. Applications generally take longer to be decided during this peak period, so it is important that anyone who is wanting to come to New Zealand to study next year applies early. It is recommended students apply three months before their intended travel date to give them the best chance of having their application decided in time.
There are a few things applicants can do to make sure their application is able to be processed as quickly as possible. These include:
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Check out INZ’s student visa information sheet on the INZ website to make sure a good quality application is submitted that includes all the evidence and supporting documents we need to decide the application. INZ will not be contacting applicants to ask for more information during the peak processing period, so it is important that everything is included from the start.
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Applicants must demonstrate that they can comfortably afford to study in New Zealand. New Zealand has a thorough funds assessment and INZ looks for genuine sources of funds that are credible and can be verified. If INZ cannot verify funds or is not satisfied that any verification would be genuine, then the application will be declined.
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INZ is seeing decline rates for international student visas increasing for many markets due to the increase in applications that cannot meet immigration requirements, so make sure the requirements are fully understood before submitting an application.
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Tokyo education fair showcases Māori culture
This was the fourth annual ENZ fair in Japan and included representatives from 40 New Zealand institutions as well as SIEBA representatives.
Misa Kitaoka, ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager – Japan, said this year she wanted to make the fair special by incorporating an element that was uniquely New Zealand, but that also resonated with the Japanese attendees.
“Being part of Te Rautaki Māori, ENZ’s Māori Steering Committee, I have had the opportunity to learn some te reo and Māori cultural practices, which I realised has many commonalities with those of the Japanese,” said Misa.
The fair began with a mihi to welcome a group of junior high school students and teachers from Tokyo Seitoku University Junior and Senior High School, a private secondary school that sends all 150 of its year 3 junior high school students to New Zealand schools for one term every year.
Following the mihi, a group of over 30 students from Hamilton Boys’ and Girls’ High School performed a haka and waiata which brought tears to the eyes of many students and parents.
“The kapa haka performance increased visitor numbers for sure – it was such a moving performance. A student from Hamilton Boys’ who’s half Maori, half Japanese translated the meaning of each performance to attendees in Japanese, so impressive!
This year’s fair also saw an increasing number of mothers interested in taking their young children to New Zealand.
“With the Japanese government’s focus on improving the nation’s English language capability in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the average age of English learners in Japan is getting younger,” Misa said.
To address this demand, ENZ is working closely with SIEBA to promote its PSP programme, representing more than 40 primary schools available to receive international students over five years of age.
The ENZ Japan fair in 2019 will be held during the Rugby World Cup on 22 September 2019 followed by an agents/educators’ seminar and networking event in Tokyo on 24 September 2019.
For those interested in attending the fair, pre-registration is now open at ENZ Events page here.
Any New Zealand secondary school or tertiary institution bringing their kapa haka group on a tour to Japan next year and wish to perform at our fair, please email japan@enz.govt.nz.
