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• International students learn how to crack job interviews

  The ISA members have attended monthly meetings with the police throughout 2016, as part of an Ambassador programme designed to build awareness of crime prevention methods for students.

  Jessica Phuang, Auckland City District NZ Police Asian Liaison Coordinator, said the mock job interviews were set up to show appreciation for the students’ involvement in the programme, as many of them will soon be graduating and searching for jobs.

  “Some students were taken aback, especially with problem-solving questions which are not common practice in their own countries,” said Phuang.

  The mock interviews were set up in the style of speed-dating, with Auckland Presbyterian Church generously lending its hall for the event.

  Interviewers included school providers, church members, community volunteers, and police Inspectors.

  Each ISA member was interviewed for eight minutes, followed by two minutes of feedback on their answers, their CV and body language – before moving on to the next interviewer. 

  Common feedback from interviewers was that students had a tendency to expose their weaknesses, a cultural practice to demonstrate modesty, Phuang said. 

  “The interviewers encouraged the students to share their strengths, and demonstrated how to do this without being seen as ‘blowing their own trumpet’.” 

  The ISA programme is an Auckland-based police initiative that raises issues connected with safety for international students. The initiative was also launched in Wellington in September.

  

• Earthquake update - 2

  ENZ’s Auckland and Christchurch offices were open as usual on Monday. ENZ’s Wellington office has been assessed as structurally sound, and will reopen on Tuesday, 15 November (NZT) from 10am. It will be business as usual on Wednesday.

  While some schools in affected areas were closed today as a safety precaution, we have received no indications of injury (including to any international student).

  Fortunately, the earthquake was not centred near areas of high population density, mainly focused on a small area in the north of the South Island around Kaikoura. Reports confirm that most damage has been relatively isolated rather than widespread.

  All schools and education providers in affected areas have checked or are checking their buildings as a safety precaution. For international students about to travel to New Zealand, we encourage you to make direct contact with your education provider for an update on its circumstances. You might also monitor the Ministry of Education's website for updates.

  The New Zealand Qualifications Authority has confirmed that NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams will proceed tomorrow (Tuesday 15 November 2016) as planned.

  Please note in particular that all functions and services in Christchurch and Canterbury, and Auckland, are unaffected and operating as normal, and overseas visitors shouldn't have to change any plans to travel there.

• Earthquake update - 3

  International gateway cities of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are all open and welcoming visitors. Regional airports are also operating meaning visitors can continue to fly between destinations.

  Most services and functions are operating as normal other than in a relatively isolated area around Kaikoura. Kaikoura is a small community approximately 2 ½ hours’ drive north of Christchurch in the South Island. Kaikoura is currently inaccessible by road.

  ENZ is open for business in all offices across New Zealand.

  Wellington’s central business district reopened for business today, with some buildings that sustained damage in the earthquakes remaining closed. Bad weather has also resulted in some road closures and minor disruption to public transport.

  There have been no reports of any injuries to staff or students at schools, private providers or universities.

  It is expected that most schools are now open as normal. NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams have resumed in secondary schools.

  ENZ has received reports that the great majority (around 90 per cent) of tertiary campuses around New Zealand are open.

  We encourage international students about to travel to New Zealand to make direct contact with your education provider for an update on its circumstances. You might also monitor the Ministry of Education's website for updates.

• New Zealand’s expertise shapes Guangdong’s new framework

  As China does not currently have a National Qualifications Framework, the delegation’s first task was to research and make recommendations on the development and implementation of a model for the Guangdong province.

  The delegation included six experts from the Open University of Guangdong, which has contracted by the Provincial Government to undertake the project. Vice President Li Jian, head of the delegation, described their work as “pioneering” within the Chinese system.

  ENZ’s International Market Manager (China, Korea, Japan) Tania Woodcock says the visit provided a great opportunity to showcase New Zealand’s education system, as well as the people behind it.

  “While the delegation gained insights into our qualification framework, they also went away with a broader understanding of how our organisations in the education sector work together.”

  The two-day visit was hosted by ENZ in close partnership with NZQA, Weltec, Universities New Zealand, the Academic Quality Agency and Victoria University of Wellington. 

  

  Vice President Li Jian with Emeritus Prof. Sheelagh Matear (Director, Academic Quality Agency for UNZ) and Wendy Robinson (Academic Programmes Manager, UNZ)

  The programme focused on the design and administration of the National Qualifications Framework, discussing it from each host organisation’s perspective.

  Tania says the delegation found the visit invaluable in shaping its thinking, and will shortly submit its report to the Provincial Government.

  “The success of the visit couldn’t have been achieved without the warm hospitality of all those involved, especially in light of the recent earthquakes which provided a few logistical challenges.

  “Thankfully, both the hosts and the delegation had a good sense of humour about it, and at one point agreed to continue meetings under the table in the event of another quake!”

  An additional objective for the delegation was to build relationships with government officials and providers, making this visit an important first step in that process. 

  The ENZ China team will be following up with the Guangdong team in China on engaging further on this project.

  

  At Weltec, Petone Campus. Vice President Li Jian is fifth from right, flanked by Weltec staff, Moira Hagenson on the left (Director, International) and Graham Carson on right (Head of School of Engineering Technology). To Graham’s right is Mr Brian Cao (Senior Market Manager, Weltec).

• Otago DBA creates new model in China

  As ENZ supported the development of the degree, ENZ’s General Manager Industry Development Clive Jones joined 18 students from China to celebrate the start of the course orientation in Dunedin last Monday. He said the DBA was off to a promising start.

  “The healthy interest in the first year of the DBA shows that New Zealand degrees can attract high-calibre international students – especially when they meet the professional needs of busy executives, and are delivered flexibly where they live and work,” said Mr Jones.

  “We hope that these business people, through the course of their degree, will develop ongoing friendships and business links between China and New Zealand.”

  A total of 22 students in the inaugural intake will study six papers in the first year, covering academic research methods, organisational leadership and psychology, corporate finance and international trade.

  The degree will be distance taught online with on-campus workshops in both countries.

  For more information about the programme visit: http://www.otago.ac.nz/otagobulletin/news/otago627883.html

• International students awarded for ICT excellence

  Ruslan Levenets, who originally studied law in Russia, came to study in New Zealand in preparation of a career change. 

  “I had some practical skills and interest in IT, but my main motivation for study was to have a strong theoretical background,” said Levenets.

  Ruslan was awarded most outstanding student for the Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance and Security. The award was sponsored by ISACA, an international professional association for IT governance.

  Mike Binkhorst, president of the Wellington chapter of ISACA, believes supporting top students is an important part of building the future of their industry. 

  “We're keen to encourage people into the profession to make a difference in the field. ISACA promotes frameworks and standards in IT to improve governance and security. Education and supporting the next generation is a big part of that,” said Binkhorst.

  

  Alexander Sokolov with Alisdair McKenzie

  Also achieving excellence in IT was Alexander Sokolov who was awarded most outstanding student for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology. He received his award from Alisdair McKenzie, a member of WelTec’s IT Industry Partnership Committee. 

  “WelTec’s Industry Partnership Committee offers guest lectures, takes interns and reviews WelTec's IT programmes – all so that they deliver what the industry is needing,” said McKenzie. 

  “We work to ensure that the tertiary education sector is harmonised with business and industry requirements.”

  Ian Hunter from WelTec’s School of Business & IT said the involvement of industry associations makes a significant difference to the way WelTec students are taught. 

  “Our students are working on real scenarios and real problems as part of their academic programme,” said Hunter.

• 2016 Code of Practice resources now available

  A key piece of the collateral is a special PDF that has been designed to make the Code of Practice more accessible to the sector – specifically signatories, agents, international students and their families, and relevant agencies.

  Alongside this, NZQA has created a brochure that summarises the Code and provides important information for international students (at both a secondary and tertiary level), and their families and caregivers.

  The pdfs and brochure are available in English as well as Arabic, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.

  After widespread consultation across the sector, NZQA has also developed a Code of Practice toolbox, with the intention of helping signatories meet their obligations. The toolbox includes examples of good practice collected from around the sector that can be tailored and applied to different organisations.

  These resources are available here on the NZQA website.

  The Code of Practice toolbox can also be found on the NZQA website. It will develop over time, reflecting the material submitted by the sector.

• New Zealand headlines Saudi Arabian vocational conference

  The Saudi Technical Conference and Exhibition on 14-15 December in Riyadh was organised by the government’s Technical and Vocational Training Corporation and focused on the skills and training solutions required to support the country’s 2030 Vision.

  Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision aims to raise the percentage of vocationally qualified Saudis, and to increase the connections and alignment between their school and vocational education systems.

  Dr Ede opened the final day of the conference with a presentation on Jobs of the Future: Increasing Job Opportunities & Productivity. The presentation explored how technology is disrupting employment and skills ecosystems, and showcased where New Zealand is meeting these challenges through world-leading education solutions such as The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab.

  John Laxon, ENZ’s Regional Director for South/South East Asia & the Middle East, said New Zealand is now well placed to stand out in the market for this education industry.

  “The conference provided an invaluable opportunity to showcase New Zealand’s expertise, at a time when Saudi Arabia is reforming its education system and looking for international partners” said John.

  Dr. Rick Ede presenting to the Conference on 'Jobs of the Future'

  “We’re grateful to Rick and the Corporation for making the most of this opportunity. New Zealand’s successful integration of TVET and higher education means that we’re uniquely placed to support the Saudi Government in their vocational reform initiatives.”

  The conference was the first to be held under the sponsorship of the Minister of Education, signalling a shift in oversight for Saudi’s vocational education system from the Ministry of Labour.

  Further partnership opportunities between Saudi and international operators were also signaled during the conference.

• New Year brings new resources for international students

  The ENZ team has been undertaking thorough research to address the big question on every international student’s mind: how much does it really cost to study and live in New Zealand?

  After talking to students and seeking feedback about their experiences, ENZ has compiled a Cost of Living page.

  This will be a centralised source of information for students that addresses the subject with clarity and transparency, setting realistic expectations on what they will need to budget for.

  The page covers different budgets for a range of study options, noting the varying tuition fees depending on type of course (English language courses through to postgraduate) location and length of study.

  Along with links to sites with further information on immigration and accommodation, the page also acknowledges that a typical student lifestyle goes beyond the bare necessities, and outlines everyday expenses in order to help students gain a comprehensive picture.

  Of course, the cost of living is just one area of interest of prospective students – ENZ has also created a “Quick Facts” page where students can find 10 key reasons why New Zealand is the ultimate study destination.

• Japan and New Zealand celebrate long education partnership

  To acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the first school visits by four Japanese schools, ENZ partnered with Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand to host a reception in January, thanking the schools for their continued support of New Zealand. The event received positive media interest in Japan and resulted in almost 30 articles.

  The event was opened by a powerful kapa haka performance by local group Nga Hau E Wha to showcase Māori language and culture.

  

  Nga Hau E Wha performing a kapa haka

  Misa Pitt, ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager – Japan, said Māori language and culture has been a popular subject for school trips to New Zealand.The event was opened by a powerful kapa haka performance by local group Nga Hau E Wha to showcase Māori language and culture.

  “I learned that Yokohama Senior High School has its own kapa haka group,” she said.

  After the performance, Misa officially welcomed the guests before Stephen Payton, New Zealand Ambassador to Japan, and awarded the school representatives a certificate of appreciation, signed by ENZ CE Grant McPherson. They also received plaques and airline tickets from Clovis Peryer, General Manager of Air New Zealand Japan.

  Both Ambassador Payton and Clovis emphasised that New Zealand is a safe and welcoming environment for international students, with Misa adding that support starts from a government level.

  “I explained our code of practice for the care of international students, assuring them that New Zealand has a robust support system for the well-being of students,” said Misa.

  Ambassador Payton also noted that both the upcoming Rugby World Cup and 2020 Tokyo Olympics are opportunities to further promote an education exchange between the two countries.

  “We look forward to continue working closely with the awarded schools to promote New Zealand as a study destination,” said Misa.

  

  Ambassador Payton awarding representatives of the Japanese schools.

  The Japanese schools awarded were:

  Osaka Kunei Senior High School – 25th anniversary
  Have sent 3,800 students on an academic study programme

  Tama University Hijirigaoka High school and Junior High School – 25th anniversary
  Have sent 2,770 students on an academic study programme

  Urawa Reimei Senior High School – 20th anniversary
  Have sent 5,000 students on a school excursion

  Yokohama Senior High School – 25th anniversary
  Have sent 690 students on an academic study programme