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From the CE: Ki te Ao - To the World
Tēnā koutou katoa
This will be my last column as Acting Chief Executive, as later this month I will be handing over to Amanda Malu, ENZ’s incoming Chief Executive.
It has been a privilege to lead ENZ since November 2023. Over the past eleven months I have had the pleasure of connecting with the sector and New Zealand Inc colleagues to advance New Zealand’s international education offerings to the world. I have also deeply valued being part of the ENZ team – I have been awed by the commitment everyone has to international education.
It has been inspiring to be part of New Zealand Inc’s commitment to double the value of our exports in the next decade. We are working alongside our major export agencies, and collectively working to find solutions.
The Government has also signalled increased focus on Southeast Asia as a key market for New Zealand. Recently I was pleased to join our Minister, Hon Penny Simmonds, when she held bilateral meetings with senior delegations from the Philippines and Viet Nam.
Some of the highlights during my time at the helm have included interacting with scholars at the first ever Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Conference in May, attending the New Zealand – China Education Forum with China’s Minister of Education His Excellency Dr Huai Jinpeng in June, and receiving the President of India, Honorable Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at our New Zealand International Education Conference (NZIEC) KI TUA in August. It has been wonderful to witness first-hand the transformative power of international education.
I would like to acknowledge and thank everyone in the sector who work so hard to grow international education and its value to New Zealand. As I return to the Board, I am very much looking forward to seeing the sector continue to flourish.
Kei ōu ringaringa te ao.
The world is yours.
Dr Linda Sissons
Acting Chief Executive
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao -
New Zealand to be Country of Honour at China Annual Conference for International Education and China Education Expo 2025
CACIE is the largest international education conference in China connecting professionals, researchers and international education stakeholders. The 2023 Expo hosted 18 national pavilions, attracting 364 institutions from 34 countries and regions with a total of 28,980 visitors, including prospective students. New Zealand has participated in CACIE for 19 consecutive years.
The Expo is scheduled for late October 2025 in Beijing, China.
Michael Zhang, Regional Director Greater China, ENZ said, “Being Country of Honour is not only a privilege, it is a significant opportunity to raise awareness of New Zealand’s education offerings to China and a wide audience, including government leaders and officials, education providers, agents and students.”
The invitation builds on the momentum from high-level education engagements with China in the past two years since the borders reopened, including Premier Li’s visit to New Zealand in June 2024, and two visits to New Zealand by Education Minister Huai Jinpeng in 2023 and 2024.
China is New Zealand’s largest source country of international students accounting for 35 per cent of enrolments in 2023, and a top destination for New Zealanders on the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia.
Zhang said, “Education links are an important part of New Zealand’s relationship with China. Being Country of Honour is an opportunity to support our international education sector to strengthen their links with Chinese counterparts and build new connections. This will help enhance student mobility, academic and research collaboration, and people-to-people links.”
Education New Zealand leads New Zealand’s education engagement with China and supports our providers in-market. This includes managing bilateral education cooperation initiatives such as high-level dialogues, sectoral forums, student mobility channels, national-level education events and research programmes such as the long-standing Tripartite Partnership Programme.
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Around the world in five
Canada
In this policy opinion piece by the Director of the Centre for Refugee Studies at York University, Yvonne Su, she says that predatory learning institutions, not international students, are to blame for rising asylum claims.
Germany
New data from DAAD shows a record number of international students studying in Germany – reaching almost 380,000 last winter.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong will attract more overseas students, especially those from ASEAN and other Belt and Road countries and regions, to study in the city, John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said while delivering his third policy address Wednesday.
Ireland
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, established in 2021, has expanded into the Middle East while eyeing India as a ‘big growth market’.
Malaysia
Tourism Malaysia has launched a new Edu+ programme, aimed at boosting ‘edutourism’, cultural exchanges and English language study in the country.
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Around the world in five
Canada
A new report by Statistics Canada has revealed international graduates typically earn less than their Canadian peers and are more likely to work in sales and services industries.
Australia
A new study into the perceptions of immigrants and immigration policy preferences led by The Australian National University (ANU) has found that Australians want less migration but also hold “large and often contradictory misperceptions”. At the same time, support for international students remains steady.
Africa
ICEF Monitor has analysed mobility patterns in East Africa, noting the growing emphasis on arrangements and frameworks that are beneficial for both sending and receiving countries.
United Kingdom
A UK public opinion poll has shown support for international students and for maintaining or increasing current numbers, with most voters not viewing students as migrants.
India
India’s University Grants Commission has introduced several higher education reforms over the last four years in keeping with the National Education Policy 2020.
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Country insights at your fingertips
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ’s) just launched New Zealand International Education – Country Key Information Dashboard provides a rich resource of insights for sector representatives, education agents and consultants looking for key data about international education in New Zealand in relation to a specific country.
Each country snapshot features insights such as international student enrolment data, including broad field and level of study that students are enrolled in, international student visa data, student experience survey findings, as well as overall goods and services exports between that country and New Zealand.
This beta version of the dashboard is drawn from a range of sources, including valuation data from Statistics New Zealand, visa data from Immigration New Zealand, enrolment data from the Ministry of Education, and ENZ’s international student experience data.
ENZ’s Director Insights, Marie Clark, said that the release of the country dashboard is part of ENZ’s concerted effort to provide the sector with a wider range of useable and accessible intelligence to guide their marketing and promotional efforts.
“For providers visiting a potential market or education agents looking to grow student numbers in New Zealand, the dashboard offers an instant snapshot of all the key sources of information for that country and New Zealand.
“This is a beta version, and as we receive the sector’s feedback, we intend to add more information to it over time,” Marie said.
You can view the beta dashboard on ENZ’s Tableau Public site here.
We welcome your feedback on the dashboard at insights@enz.govt.nz.
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From the CE: Going for growth
Kia ora koutou,
The month of February has seen several important announcements.
Firstly, we received confirmation that the Minister of Education, Hon Erica Stanford, now has responsibility for international education and Education New Zealand.
Minister Stanford is also Minister of Immigration and the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions. We are looking forward to working closely with our new Minister to advance her priorities for ENZ and international education.
The Government also announced its economic growth plan, Going for Growth: Unlocking New Zealand’s potential. International education is a key plank in the Government’s economic growth agenda and it is one of New Zealand’s major export revenue generating sectors – one that generates jobs, supports the labour market, attracts and retains global talent, and enhances New Zealand’s international relationships. As a sector, international education contributed $3.34 billion in value to the New Zealand economy to the year ending June 2024.
Continuing that theme, economic growth is the focus of the Prime Minister’s visit to Viet Nam this week. Our brand health research has identified Viet Nam as the fastest growing market for awareness of New Zealand as an education destination. International education is a central feature of the mission, which has strong provider representation. I’m looking forward to participating and will be sharing some insights in my next column.
This month we were delighted to welcome Dr Ron Xavier as ENZ’s new Regional Director Greater China and Counsellor Education. Ron joins us from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment where he was the Science and Innovation Counsellor. Ron has worked in China for over six years and has previously been involved in prime ministerial visits and Chinese ministerial visits to New Zealand. I had the pleasure of meeting Ron when I was in China late last year and know he will be a great addition to our team in Beijing.
Whakapau kaha ki te whai i te ao hurihuri
Be strong in pursuing the ever-changing world.
Ngā mihi nui,
Amanda Malu
Chief Executive
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao -
India insights snapshot
Country dashboard – India
In the year ended December 2024 New Zealand exported $398.02 million of education related travel to India and imported $3.9 million, representing a trade balance of $394.12 million and a total trade value of $401.92 million.
Broad field and level of study for Indian students in New Zealand - 2023
Browse the full country dashboards for India and other markets on this link.
International student enrolments from India
Between January and August 2024, overall international student enrolments from India grew 34% to 10,640 from 7,930 enrolments in the full year period for 2023. Enrolments for universities grew around 64%, private training establishment enrolments grew 36% and Te Pūkenga enrolments from India grew 15% over the same period.
86% of Indian students in New Zealand rate overall experience positively
Indian students are thriving in New Zealand. The New Zealand International Student Experience Survey 2024 reveals that 86% of Indian students rated their overall experience in New Zealand positively.
From high-quality education and a warm, welcoming environment to strong community connections, these insights reflect New Zealand’s continued commitment to delivering a world-class, student-centred experience. -
We want to hear from you!
This survey is important to gauge ENZ’s performance and importantly, hear from New Zealand international education providers on how we’re doing, what services you value and what you’d like to see more of.
Your feedback last year highlighted the value of ENZ’s branding and promotional work and offshore connections, and you wanted more data and insights to assist planning.
Since the launch of Learn New Every Day, our marketing campaign, and through optimising our media spend, we have driven significantly improved reach of New Zealand’s position as an education destination and engagement through content and connection.
Importantly, focus lies in building awareness, reputation and quality associations and ahead, we will be connecting with you to establish more effective partnership ways to amplify our joint promotional work.
ENZ underwent an organisational change process early in the new year, with the creation of the International & Sector Engagement team, which has a stronger focus on international services, with the aim of ensuring a seamless flow of market and sector intelligence to support sustainable growth in New Zealand’s international education sector.
We have held online sessions with deep dives into enrolment information, brand health and student experience to help you understand the work that ENZ does to assist your planning. We have more data and insights sessions planned in the year ahead and the survey is your opportunity to signal what else we can do to support your work.
A survey link will be sent to providers in the coming weeks. We look forward to hearing your thoughts to enable us to improve our support to the New Zealand international education sector.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
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New Zealand ready to lead students to a more sustainable future
Research commissioned by Education New Zealand in May found that 79 percent of participants were interested in studying sustainability and climate change. And the 2019 QS Environmental Concerns Survey of 3700 prospective international students from around the world found that more than 75 percent would be more likely to choose a degree if the content helped them learn about reducing their environmental impact.
New Zealand is often viewed as a progressive nation delivering new solutions to problems while at the same time valuing people, place, and planet. Our world-class education system prides itself on preparing graduates with the practical skills and innovative thinking sought by future employers. Those skills must also now empower them to address issues of global consequence.
Tertiary education providers boost sustainability education options
New Zealand tertiary education providers are playing an increasingly important role in shaping this enthusiastic generation of learners, with many institutions incorporating a sustainability focus into their research and in many of the courses they offer.
Waikato University has gone one step further, announcing it will offer the world’s first Bachelor of Climate Change degree from next year. The three-year course will take a multi-disciplinary approach combining science, economic, social, and political systems, plus mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge and wisdom).
“We all agreed that science alone can’t come up with all the solutions,” says Dean of Science Professor Margaret Barbour, one of the key players in the development of the programme. “We need people who can think across knowledge systems.” She is enthusiastic about the contribution international students will make, working alongside domestic students.
“International students will broaden our perspectives. They will bring new ideas from their home country and that can only be positive because climate change is a global issue,” she says. “The whole world needs to work together on this. We can’t be constrained by national boundaries.”
“Very soon New Zealand, and the world, will have these graduates who will have a thorough understanding of climate change and the impacts on environment and people, and they’ll be able to think critically and holistically,” says Prof Barbour. “They will have expertise in a particular area related to climate change, but they’ll also have the ability to engage with cultural competency outside their area of expertise.” Whether it’s about protecting our land or our oceans, Aotearoa New Zealand is making its mark. While there is still much work to be done, learners are looking our way for both leadership and collaboration.
Students choose New Zealand for sustainability studies
German PhD student Alexandra Lischka has travelled the world for her research in marine biology but says she chose New Zealand for her doctorate studies because it offered her the opportunity to work with internationally respected marine scientists across three universities.
“There are so many problems facing our marine environment, and I want to help solve them. The old ways of thinking aren’t working when it comes to solving some of the biggest problems facing our oceans. I know I need to forge another path if I want to make a difference.”
Heinrich Blass came to New Zealand from Germany to learn more about sustainable and ecological building practices. He chose to spend two semesters last year taking Building Science courses at Victoria University. “I was able to learn a broad approach to sustainable concepts from design to building technology and engineering systems to green building certification,” he says. “This gave me a deep insight as well as extensive expertise in sustainable building.”
International education experience takes New Zealand thinking to the world
In 2019 and 2020, Auckland University topped 850 institutions from 89 countries in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings which assessed universities against the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals across research, outreach, and stewardship.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater says the ease of access to oceans and land provides a “natural emphasis” for environmental research. This, combined with the value placed on kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and mātauranga Māori helps to shape “a unique and distinctive approach to sustainability in this country”.
For students who seek a brighter future with a lighter footprint, an international education experience in New Zealand will take our thinking to the world, open pathways to collaborate on global causes, and help make the world a better place.
Mō tātou te taiao ko te atawhai, mō tātou te taiao ko te oranga.
It is for us to care for and look after the environment to ensure its wellbeing; in doing so we ensure our own wellbeing and that of future generations.
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From the CE: New Zealand higher education in the spotlight
Kia ora koutou,
Over the past few weeks, I have been abroad in both China and the United States promoting New Zealand education.
In late May I was delighted to attend my first NAFSA conference in San Diego, California. NAFSA is the world’s largest international education conference and this year it attracted over 8,000 attendees. ENZ supported the University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, University of Waikato, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Canterbury, University of Otago and Whitecliffe College at the New Zealand Pavilion. Our collective involvement with such a significant event provided us with a strong platform to showcase New Zealand’s unique education offering to a global audience.
Following NAFSA, I travelled to Connecticut to meet representatives of the Mashantucket Pequot nation, during which I had a useful exchange on indigenous-to-indigenous education and engagement. It was a genuine privilege to be hosted by this small, resilient tribe, into which my whānau has whakapapa links.
Last week, I joined the Prime Minister’s Trade Mission to China alongside education delegates from UP Education, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, and Victoria University of Wellington.
The Trade Mission was an opportunity to support the tertiary education sector’s engagement with China which is our largest source market of international students. The visit also reinforced at the Government and sector level our strong bilateral education relationship.
One of our key deliverables was an education event to promote New Zealand’s reputation for world-leading research and high-quality education at Fudan University in Shanghai. Fudan is one of China’s most prestigious universities and while there we took the opportunity to celebrate 20 years of the New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Programme. A wonderful outcome from the event was the signing of an MoU between Victoria University of Wellington and Fudan University that will see the universities resume student exchanges and pursue research cooperation in public health, biotechnology and climate science.
In Beijing, we hosted New Zealand Education Connect and showcased New Zealand as a study destination to our key partners, and alongside Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, we officially launched New Zealand’s Country of Honour campaign for the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE) which will be taking place later this year.
Finally, this month the results of the latest QS World University Rankings 2026 were published. New Zealand ranked first in the English-speaking world and fifth globally for the overall quality of its higher education.
The 2026 results see New Zealand universities improve across academic reputation, citation per faculty, and international student indicators. New Zealand also ranks the highest globally in terms of employment outcomes among key English-speaking study destinations.
This is a fantastic result for our universities and reinforces New Zealand’s position as a high-quality and welcoming international education destination.
Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou
Seek after learning for the sake of your wellbeing
Ngā mihi nui,
Amanda Malu
Chief Executive
