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• Update from Immigration New Zealand

  Update for international students: In-study work hours increasing from 3 November 

  From 3 November 2025, eligible international students will be able to work up to 25 hours per week during the semester - an increase from the current 20-hour limit. This change applies to all new student visas granted from that date, even if the application was submitted earlier. 

  If international students hold a student visa with a 20-hour work limit and want to take advantage of the new 25-hour allowance, they will need to apply for a variation of conditions (VOC) or a new student visa and pay the relevant fee 

  They can choose to apply now for the extra five hours or if their visa allows full-time work during summer vacation then they do not require the extra five hours and may choose to wait until later to apply for a variation. Some students will choose not to apply for a variation of conditions at all, and wait until their next student visa application  

  The process for applying for a variation of conditions depends on which system a visa was submitted through i.e. the old system or through enhanced Immigration Online. 

  For more information, visit Upcoming changes to student visa work rights: Immigration New Zealand

  If they’re unsure which system their visa was issued in or which form to use, they can contact us for support before applying: Contact us: Immigration New Zealand 

  Update for international students: Changing your education provider or lowering your level of study from 3 November 2025 

  If a student visa holder is planning to change education provider or lower their level of study (for example, from a degree to a diploma), they’ll need to apply for a new student visa - not just a variation of conditions. 

  Upcoming changes to student visa work rights: Immigration New Zealand

  This requirement ensures their visa accurately reflects the new study situation and complies with immigration requirements.  

  Before making any changes, students or their representatives should check the INZ website for guidance on how to apply for a new student visa on enhanced Immigration Online and ensure they apply in advance to avoid any disruption to their studies. 

  For more information, visit Study visas: Immigration New Zealand 

  Update for international students: Keep your visa photo filter free 

  We all like to look our best, but to avoid delays or declines, visa application photos must be a true, unedited likeness. That means students must abandon those filters and submit an accurate photo in order to avoid processing delays or declines. 

  Immigration New Zealand uses facial recognition, so filters, AI edits, or beauty enhancements interfere with identity checks. Photos must meet international biometric standards - natural skin tones, clear lighting, and no digital alterations. 

  Edited images including smoothing skin, changing eye size, reshaping facial features, or cropping your head onto a plain background will cause delays in processing and may lead to declined applications.  

  Key tips: 

  • Don’t use selfies - get someone to take your photo or use a professional. 
  • Tell photographers not to apply digital enhancements, like beauty filters or AI adjustments. 
  • Some photo apps or online tools may not be suitable for visa applications. 

  More information and examples of acceptable photos can be found on our website: Acceptable photos for a visa or NZeTA : Immigration New Zealand 

  Guardian visitor visa applications moving online from 3 November 

  From 3 November 2025, all Guardian Visitor Visa applications should be submitted on Immigration New Zealand’s enhanced Immigration Online system. This update is part of INZ’s broader digital transformation, aimed at improving the visa experience for families supporting international students. 

  While the information required remains the same, the application form may look a little different.  

  The enhanced system offers better application tracking and a more streamlined experience for applicants. Updated guidance and support materials are built into the form. 

  If you have an application in draft or submitted under the old application form, you will still be able to access or submit this application after 3 November 2025. We will notify you when the old application form is due to close.  

  For current visa holders, if your child is applying for a new student visa and you intend to apply for another Guardian Visitor Visa, both applications should be submitted through the enhanced system.  

  This change is particularly relevant for education providers, agents, and advisers supporting families of international students. Please share this update with your networks and encourage early preparation ahead of the transition. 

  Guardian Visitor Visa applications moving to enhanced Immigration Online: Immigration New Zealand

• From the CE: Global New Zealand education promotions backed by positive international student experience

  Kia ora koutou,  

  I am delighted to share this update with you from Beijing, where I am attending the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE), which is among the largest and most influential international education conferences in the Asia-Pacific. 

  New Zealand, as you know, has the proud distinction of being Country of Honour at CACIE 2025. What’s made New Zealand’s presence even more impactful is to have Hon Dr Shane Reti, the Minister for Universities and Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology join us on this visit. It is helping us raise New Zealand’s profile in education, research and innovation space during our short time in Beijing.

  With over 25 tertiary education providers from around New Zealand in attendance at the conference, including universities, wānanga, polytechnics and private training establishments, we have a diverse delegation presenting a strong and unified New Zealand education brand in China.  

  On Wednesday, ENZ hosted the New Zealand Education Friends and Partners Reception and attended the New Zealand-China Education B2B Networking session.  

  While the reception was a wonderful opportunity that enabled our education providers to extend manaakitanga to their longtime Chinese partners, the B2B networking session was an important one to help them connect with new institutional partners in China.  

  On Thursday, I am looking forward to attending the CACIE plenary session (attracting over 3,000 people) where Minister Reti will deliver the Country of Honour address, followed by the second New Zealand-China High-Level Education Forum that will see significant government-to-government engagement in education.  

  I can’t wait to share some significant outcomes from this visit with you soon. 

  CACIE is, of course, only the latest major opportunity in what has shaped up to be an incredibly impactful promotions season for New Zealand education across the world – from China, India, Europe and Thailand to Viet Nam, Japan and Korea. I am truly proud of the huge collaborative effort that has gone into the successful delivery of these events with the sector.  

  It’s reassuring that these strong global promotions of New Zealand’s education quality are backed by the stellar results of the 2025 New Zealand International Student Experience Survey that see 87% of international students continue to rate their New Zealand experience positively. 

  What’s better is that these highly positive satisfaction results come as international student enrolments in New Zealand continue to grow, with 63,610 international students enrolled in the country between January and April 2025, a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (54,690). 

  It’s a great track for us to stay on! 

   

  Poipoia te kākano, kia pūawai  

  Nurture the seed and it will bloom into a flower 

   

  Ngā mihi nui,    

  Amanda Malu    

  Chief Executive  

• Around the world in five: January 2022

  Global 

  Global education trends and research to follow in 2022 

  New Zealand 

  Stephen Town, Te Pūkenga, New Zealand 

  International students stuck overseas plead for clarity about when they can come to NZ 

  Australia 

  Australia lifts student work limits and reveals visa rebate incentive 

  As international students return, let’s not return to the status quo of isolation and exploitation 

  Canada 

  The pandemic has exposed the need to better support international students 

  The pandemic exposed the vulnerability of international students in Canada 

  Singapore 

  Singaporeans worry about being unable to return to Australian unis | The Straits Times 

  United Kingdom 

  ‘Support gap’ in transitioning to UK studies – UCAS 

  United States 

  US unveils changes to attract foreign science, tech students 

• International education contributes $5.1 billion to New Zealand

  Announced by Education Minister Chris Hipkins, the figure consists of $4.8 billion attributed to international students visiting New Zealand and $0.3 billion to education and training goods and services delivered offshore. This places international education (onshore and offshore delivery) as New Zealand’s fourth largest export industry.

  The report, based on 2017 data, also shows that 49,631 jobs are supported by the international education sector.

  ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson says the figures reflect the hard work of education providers, government and everyday New Zealanders who welcome international students into their homes and communities.

  “While economic contribution is one positive aspect of international education, it also brings a range of social and cultural benefits.

  “This is reflected in the International Education Strategy, which sets out a path for the future of New Zealand’s international education sector focussed on offering an excellent student experience and building a sustainable sector that provides benefits for all New Zealanders.”

  National infographics, as well as regional infographics covering Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty (including Tauranga, the Western Bay of Plenty and Rotorua), Waikato, Taranaki, Manawatu, Whanganui, Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, Nelson-Marlborough-Tasman, Canterbury, Otago (including Dunedin and Queenstown) and Southland, are available here.

  A factsheet with further detail can be found here.

• Economic valuation of international education underway

  An update of the economic valuation of the international education industry is currently underway in New Zealand.

  Education New Zealand is responsible for commissioning an economic valuation analysis  of the international education industry. This research provides the quantitative evidence for the industry’s contribution to New Zealand.

  Infometrics and National Research Bureau have been commissioned by ENZ to estimate the current size of the international education industry including expenditure by foreign students in New Zealand. The research includes surveying international students (and in some cases their guardians), via either a web-based or paper survey.

  The valuation follows a similar exercise in 2012 /2013 when students were also surveyed.  An interim valuation was produced in 2014 which valued the international education industry, at $2.85 billion, supporting more than 30,000 jobs.

  A copy of the report and an infographic of key findings are downloadable here.

  An updated economic valuation report is expected in October 2016.

• Export Education Levy projects from 2016/17

  The annual report covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017, and can be found on the Education Counts and ENZ website.

  The levy is paid by education providers who enrol fee-paying international students in New Zealand. 

  “In 2003, the Government introduced the Export Education Levy to fund a wide range of development and risk management initiatives for the export education sector. This includes funding the Code of Practice which oversees the wellbeing of our international students while they are studying in New Zealand, as well as marketing, development, quality assurance and research for the sector,” says Belinda Himiona, Group Manager International Education, Ministry of Education.

  Activities funded by the levy in 2016/17 include:

  • Implementing the International Student Wellbeing Strategy
  • supporting promotional activities in ENZ’s priority markets
  • expanding the scope and regions in ENZ’s Regional Partnership Programme

  Support for promotional activities in ENZ’s priority markets included digital marketing via the Study in New Zealand website, social media campaigns, fairs and events held overseas. It also supported in-bound agent visits and international media familiarisation visits to New Zealand.

  Funding also went into expanding the scope of growth activities, and number of regions participating in ENZ’s Regional Partnership Programme, which works with international education providers, local government, regional economic development agencies and communities to encourage regional growth in international education.

  Funding was also allocated to administering and monitoring the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.  To support the implementation of the new Code of Practice, guidelines and other resources were developed and published on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority’s website. A letter of expectations was sent to all signatories advising them of the new Code of Practice and highlighting their responsibilities

• Regional Partnership Programme – reaching new heights

  With Southland, Northland and Waikato recently joining the programme, ENZ now has 15 regions looking to develop and implement new strategies, and better tell their regional international education story.

  Here’s a snapshot of the good things currently underway.

  The Global Workforce project

  The Global Workforce project aims to better position regions as education and career development centres, and to more effectively connect international talent with skilled employment opportunities. 

  This initiative will continue to expand the options for students to participate in the existing Work Ready programmes by working with government agencies and employers in sectors with future skill shortages. 

  Better regional data

  International education is a valuable industry, and soon we’ll have the numbers to show it. Precise data will demonstrate the level of contribution that international education makes to regional economies, with clear information about value, job creation and the average international student spend per region. We expect the first round of data to be available for regional partners in early 2017.

  Regional workshop

  

  Fifteen regions were represented at the workshop, gaining new insights on destination marketing best practice.

  In late November, representatives from 15 regions gathered for a two-day workshop in Christchurch.

  The workshop included a presentation by ICEF (International Consultants for Education and Fairs) Asia-Pacific Vice President, Rod Hearps, on maximising engagement with agents, and the importance of destination marketing. Also on the agenda was a session on how regional organisations can collaborate with SIEBA (Schools International Education Business Association) and an inspiring presentation from Christchurch Educated on its progress to date.

  Get to know your region

  If you’d like to know more about New Zealand’s international education regional organisations and how you can get involved with the Regional Partnership Programme, click here.

  For more information, contact Greg Scott, Programme Manager – Regional Partnership Programme 

  greg.scott@enz.govt.nz

• Wellington awards recognise inspiring students

  This year’s awardees came from intermediate, secondary and tertiary levels, and included the founder of a bilingual tutoring programme for international students, the founder of the Asian English-Speaking Club at Victoria University of Wellington and the official pianist at the 44^th International Viola Congress.

  They were selected for a range of achievements from academic excellence, community engagement, to leadership and sport, with each winner receiving a trophy, certificate and tickets to a Wellington experience.

  MP Paul Eagle, WREDA CEO Lance Walker and WREDA’s Talent, Skills and Education Manager, Brook Pannell, were on hand at the ceremony, alongside a group from Wainuiomata High School and Kuranui College who performed Kapa Haka for the guests.

  Brook said he was thrilled to be on hand at the ceremony to acknowledge the achievements made by some of Wellington’s young talent.

  “International students make a powerful impact in their communities, and these awards reflect the great contributions they make in Wellington.

  “It’s a unique, modern and compact city where international students can feel at home, gain life skills in a safe city, and make friends.”

  Chinese international student Benjamin Lin, 18, received a Leadership Award for his achievements. As the youngest ‘authorised’ writer in his home country, he’s published two books and opened a writing school to raise money to study at Wellington High School.

  “Thanks to my father I loved reading and writing. My teacher at the time encouraged me to publish some of my poetry when I was around 10 in the form of a book. People really liked my work and it gave me the confidence to keep going,” says Benjamin.

  In 2015, Benjamin decided to progress his education in Wellington, and settled on Wellington High School. He funded his international study by tutoring students in writing.

  “I wanted to come to Wellington because it’s a smaller, modern city where I could improve my English.

  “In Wellington, I’ve appreciated having more time with my teachers and working on my English,” says Benjamin.

  Award winners:

  Academic excellence

  • Nam-Phuong Ho, Victoria University of Wellington (Viet Nam)
  • Yukiko Kuboshima, Victoria University of Wellington (Japan)
  • Khoi Nguyen, Te Aro School (Viet Nam)
  • Zihan Wang, Wellington Girls’ College (China)

  Alumni

  • Zilong Li, WelTec (China)

  Community engagement

  • Hanna Aulia, Victoria University of Wellington (Indonesia)
  • Ashley Cao, Victoria University of Wellington (Viet Nam)

  Creativity

  • Gabriela Glapska, New Zealand School of Music (Poland)

  Leadership

  • Benjamin Yin, Wellington High School (China)
  • Simran Bechan, Samuel Marsden Collegiate (Fiji)
  • Nur Natasha Faziera Mohd Fadzil, Victoria University of Wellington (Malaysia)

  Sports

  • Mohammad Zahirul Amin Mohd Azam, Victoria University of Wellington (Malaysia)

  Internationalisation

  • Samuel Mathew, Wellington College (New Zealand)
  • Jordan Anderson, Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)

  Internationalisation Employer Award

  • InterContinental Hotel Group

  Click here for full details of the winners.

  The awards were developed as part of WREDA’s Wellington International Student Growth Programme (WISGP), which aims to double the number of international students arriving in Wellington by 2025, enhance the student experience and build pathways to employment in Wellington. 

• Patrick Au: a champion for international students

  Patrick is a registered psychiatric nurse and counsellor who migrated from Hong Kong in 1991.

  He has been working with Asian migrants and international students in primary and tertiary healthcare for more than 20 years – most recently as the Asian Mental Health Coordinator for the Auckland District Health Board. He is now moving into full-time private practice.

  ENZ’s Director of Student Experience and Global Citizens, Sahinde Pala, says Mr Au’s mahi (work) has been of incredible value to international students.

  “Patrick has worked tirelessly to highlight issues and barriers for international students in the mental health system and has been a trusted advisor as initiatives and policies have developed over the years.

  “He has been a respected member of the Auckland Agencies Group chaired by ENZ, which works on student wellbeing, and a key figure during the development of the International Student Wellbeing Strategy.

  “At ENZ we have also been privileged to be able to call on Patrick’s services as we develop new content for our NauMai NZ platform for international students in New Zealand.

  “We are sad to see him move on from the ADHB but grateful that he’s remaining in mental health support.

  “We would like to thank Patrick for his enormous contribution to the international student community over the years and wish him all the best for his next chapter,” says Ms Pala.

  He taonga rongonui te aroha ki te tangata
  Kindness to all people is a great treasure

   

• Investment in international education provides boost

  Over $600,000 of co-funding was awarded in the third round of International Education Growth Fund grants to a mix of projects across the international education sector aimed at growing New Zealand’s international education industry.

  The University of Waikato received co-funding to partner with law schools in China to enable Chinese students to complete their Chinese LLB and undertake a LLM at Waikato, as well as to enable Waikato students to obtain LLM qualifications that are recognised in China.

  Study Applied Sciences – a marketing alliance of Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT), Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Universal College of Learning (UCOL) and Otago Polytechnic (OP) – received co-funding to create print and digital material to raise awareness in Germany of applied science at New Zealand institutes of technology and polytechnics.

  Other successful initiatives include a collaboration of four high schools from Auckland and Tauranga to attract more students from Mexico and a project by Hamilton-based Online Education Ltd to translate its ‘Code Avengers’ online computer programming and web development courses for new markets.

  “A common theme across this round’s participants is collaboration, an imperative for the industry if we are to achieve our goal of increasing the value of international education to New Zealand to $5 billion by 2025,” says Grant McPherson, Chief Executive of Education New Zealand.

  The IEGF offers co-funding to new and innovative projects targeted at international markets. Education New Zealand invests between $10,000 and $50,000 per project to match successful applicants' funding.

  “Over three funding rounds we have invested just over $2 million in 59 growth projects that have helped develop new education products, opened the door to new markets, and facilitated contacts that will lead to new business or investment.

  “International education brings social and cultural benefits to New Zealand, as well as contributing to economic growth, and we welcome opportunities to develop the market offshore for our world-class education programmes, products and services,” says Mr McPherson.

  Applications for round four of the International Growth Fund open on 1 September 2014.