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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:
1. Excellent Experiences – How can we foster excellent experiences for international students studying with Aotearoa New Zealand?
2. Marketing Smarts – What are the most effective ways to market to and recruit international students?
3. Growing Global – How can we grow our relationships with international partners?
4. Authentically Aotearoa – How can our international education offerings tap into what makes our country special?
5. 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.
New Zealand well represented at the 2024 World Digital Education Conference
The 2024 World Digital Education Conference, attended by representatives from over 70 countries and regions as well as international organisations, aims to work with governments, the education sector, and stakeholders to jointly implement the outcomes of the United Nations Transforming Education Summit, promote education recovery post-pandemic, equitable quality education through digital education transformation, and advance the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Chinese Education Minister Huai Jinpeng provided the keynote speech at the opening ceremony. He noted the impact of technology on education and the need to prioritise education reform to keep pace with changes and harness the benefits of digital education. Minister Huai concluded by saying they look forward to the new impetus into promoting international cooperation in digital education through this conference.

New Zealand was represented by Minister of Education, Hon Erica Stanford (through a pre-recorded session); H.E. Grahame Morton, New Zealand Ambassador to People’s Republic of China; Ardi Barnard, New Zealand Consul-General to Shanghai; Dr Grant Klinkum, Chief Executive New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Education New Zealand’s China-based representatives. The strong presence at the conference contributes to New Zealand’s reputation as an education partner with an innovative approach to digital learning. New Zealand Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford gave a video address and shared New Zealand’s efforts to harness digitalisation to improve our education system and support lifelong learning.

“As an education minister with a relentless focus on the progress and achievement of all students, I see that digital tools and the well-designed use of data have enormous potential to help us drive progress and achievement,” said Minister Stanford.

Hon Erica Stanford, New Zealand’s Minister of Education delivered a pre-recorded session, sharing New Zealand’s efforts to harness digitalisation and data in education.

In his address at the Opening Ceremony, Ambassador Morton highlighted the important role of education in the New Zealand-China relationship and gave insights into New Zealand’s innovative EdTech sector.

“Digital education is at the centre of New Zealand’s EdTech sector and its developments. Three-quarters of New Zealand EdTech companies are actively looking to take their offerings to the world,” said Ambassador Morton.

Ambassador Morton addresses the audience during the Opening Ceremony of the conference.

During the Parallel Session on Governance and Digital Transformation, Dr Klinkum shared New Zealand’s experience in quality assurance, qualification recognition and assessment delivery in the digital era.

“We would like to continue working with our international colleagues to ensure that we provide credible education for learners and that life-long learning and global mobility is supported by digital education and reflects the needs of increasingly digital societies,” said Dr Klinkum.

During the conference, organisers held the inaugural launch ceremony of the World Digital Education Alliance (WDEA). Universities New Zealand, on behalf of the University sector, joined the Alliance. The first batch of members is by invitation and as of 30 January 2024, 104 agencies from 41 countries joined the alliance ranging from schools to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, training centres, colleges and universities as well as research institutions and enterprises. The initiative aims to fulfil the UN SDG 4, build a mechanism for international cooperation and exchange in digital education, form synergy to promote global educational development, and create a new environment for smart education.
International students welcomed across New Zealand

In February, hundreds of international students gathered at a University of Auckland orientation event. ENZ’s Student Experience Manager, Ross Crosson, says, “The wait, for many, has been long but there was a very positive vibe in the air.”

In Hamilton, the Wintec | Te Pūkenga International student services team held an interactive event to welcome students on campus. They used a range of activities to create connections amongst the students and to familiarise them with student support services available.

Over in Wellington, Victoria University of Wellington Vice Chancellor Nic Smith took the opportunity to connect with students face-to-face as they were settling into halls of residence.

More than 150 international students from 11 local secondary schools were welcomed into Dunedin at Puketeraki Marae on 8 March. In the event organised by Enterprise Dunedin and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, the guests spent the morning at the pōwhiri, which was accompanied by pupils from Waitati School kapa haka group, and then enjoyed a kōrero and some kai.
PIF Recipient: Chasing Time English

Across the world, there is a vast market for English language learning. To put a number on it – around one billion learners. In many countries, though, English is taught through repetitive, mostly grammar-based content. The result is two-fold: students become disengaged and disinterested, and they advance in writing and reading skills at the expense of speaking skills.

Chasing Time English is a New Zealand company on a mission to make English language learning engaging, exciting, and effective for educators and students around the world. How? Through video. The team at Chasing Time English believe that English language classes should excite and inspire students to learn more, and decided video was the best medium to achieve this.

Chasing Time English uses engaging video story content to educate learners.

Through original, live-action-drama videos, Chasing Time English brings intrigue, humour, surprise and suspense into learning. Redrawing the line between education and entertainment, the short videos produced by Chasing Time English are designed to stand alone as quality entertainment, with strong learning outcomes embedded throughout.

To achieve this feat, the company brings together a team of English language educators, applied linguists and filmmaking professionals, who collaborate to create compelling, narrative-based drama content backed up by a cutting-edge pedagogy.

While other education publishers also produce English language learning video content, this is often lower quality video with limited learner appeal and retention. By creating professional quality drama content, Chasing Time English has become a market leader in English language video learning. Captivate learners, and the learning will follow.

Chasing Time English is one of the successful recipients of funding from the International Education Product Innovation Fund, a New Zealand Government-funded initiative to support pilot projects that reimagine and rethink what a New Zealand education experience can look like and mean for global learners. Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is the government agency responsible for international education and is managing the Product Innovation Fund.

ENZ will work in a partnership approach with each successful recipient, sharing skills, expertise and resources to help each pilot succeed and develop into a self-sustaining education offering. The lessons learned through the pilot projects will be shared for the benefit of New Zealand’s entire international education sector, with a view to encouraging innovative, new offerings for international learners to experience a New Zealand education.

The Product Innovation Fund award will enable Chasing Time English to design, develop and deliver a new set of programmes for high beginner to elementary English language learners and educators. Target audiences include New Zealand education institutions with offshore partners, high schools in Japan and the Netherlands, and English language teachers at the post-beginner level.

Across two programmes of 10 weeks each, learners will be able to access up to 100 hours of engaging resources, including Chasing Time English’s distinctive video content, along with other audio and video resources and communication-based activities. The new set of programmes will incorporate a strong New Zealand theme, sharing New Zealand storytelling and themes of environmental sustainability and innovation. The original video content will also showcase New Zealand’s spectacular natural scenery, helping inspire learners and build a connection with New Zealand, wherever they are in the world.

With the support of ENZ through the Product Innovation Fund, Chasing Time English is set to continue growing its impressive offering for English language learners around the world. Already setting the bar for the quality of its learning resources and pedagogy, this Kiwi education provider is showing that online learning can be fun and effective, while also showcasing New Zealand’s landscapes, people and values to learners wherever they are.

More information:

Learn more about Chasing Time English
Education links with China
Lisa Futschek, General Manager, International, at Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) says the Joint Working Group has become an important mechanism for supporting educational cooperation and exchange with China.
“It’s a valuable opportunity for government agencies and education sector representatives from both countries to exchange ideas and information and build relationships.”.
This is the second time the Joint Working Group has been held virtually. Senior officials and subject matter experts from both New Zealand and China’s education and government sectors came together to discuss topics of mutual interest including higher education, early childhood education, vocational education and applied learning, and quality assurance.

Jinpeng Huai, Minister of Education, People’s Republic of China and Hon Chris Hipkins, Minister of Education, New Zealand exchanged remarks at the Opening of the 10th Joint Working Group

The meeting saw the renewal of the Addendum to the New Zealand – China Arrangement on Cooperation in Education and Training, which covers a range of joint projects including the New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Programme. Note: the 2023 New Zealand-China Tripartite Fund is currently open for proposals from New Zealand university representatives.

Secretary for Education and Chief Executive, Ministry of Education of New Zealand, Iona Holsted and Vice Minister, Ministry of Education of People’s Republic of China, Xuejun Tian, renewed the Addendum to the New Zealand – China Arrangement on Cooperation in Education and Training.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for New Zealand representatives to provide updates on collaboration with China in the areas of Vocational Education, Higher Education, and Quality Assurance.
David Christiansen, ITP Transition Lead, Te Pūkenga, shared the newly-launched International Strategy and the development of international collaboration and opportunities internationally and in particular with China.  
“We wish to renew and strengthen our existing offshore collaborations and create new collaborations. New Zealand has many areas of strength, across a range of industries, where we believe we can offer value and strength to Chinese Industry,” Mr Christiansen said.
There are currently 41 degree or diploma joint programmes across more than 14 subjects from engineering and fashion to viticulture and winemaking, and agriculture. These partnerships cover 20-plus provinces and numerous cities throughout China.  
The fifth New Zealand China Higher Education Forum, co-hosted by Universities New Zealand and China Education Association for International Exchange was held virtually on 10 November 2022 and was a discussion topic for the JWG during the Higher Education discussion. Chris Whelan, Chief Executive of Universities New Zealand, was present at the fourth New Zealand-China Higher Education Forum held in Beijing in 2015. He told participants that, back then, “the focus was on how to deepen collaboration between our institutions, how to grow mutual student mobility, and how to ensure high-quality education offerings.” It is evident the New Zealand-China education relationship in the higher education sector has developed over the years to envelop broader current topics such as “green and sustainable development of higher education,” building on the foundation established through years of cooperation.
The final discussion topic, Quality Assurance, saw Alex Bidois from New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) provide an update on the progress of the working group on the Recognition of Distance Learning Qualifications between NZQA and the China Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange. The working group was established at the ninth Joint Working Group and NZQA has been working with its partner agency to lay a foundation to build towards mutual recognition of distance learning qualifications.
Letter from the CE: Updating ENZ's business model
Since its launch in August by Minister Chris Hipkins, ENZ has been reviewing our operational structure and approach to ensure they’re consistent with both the Strategy’s objectives as well as the Minister’s Letter of Expectations.
Our review has also been informed by industry surveys and discussions with staff.
We’re working to maximise international education’s benefit to New Zealand. We need to optimise current opportunities to build a sustainable future for the sector and to create new opportunities for growth.
Coming out of the review, we have established some new and revised roles at ENZ. We are recruiting (internally and externally) for the following senior positions – please go to ENZ’s Careers page for more information on the roles and how to apply:
- General Manager Strategy, Insight and Planning – this senior leadership role will be responsible for all strategic projects related to future-focused thinking and implementation, business intelligence and insights, and ENZ planning and performance.
- General Manager Industry and Students – this senior leadership role will be responsible for strengthening the connections between education providers and international students by bringing together ENZ’s international marketing, brand development, industry development and channels teams.
- Director, Industry – this role will be responsible for leading and managing initiatives to build the capability and capacity of New Zealand’s international education industry.
- Director, Greater China – this China-based role will be responsible for managing, leading and supporting ENZ’s China teams and leveraging opportunities with other NZ Inc agencies both in-market and New Zealand to promote New Zealand education.
With the approach of Christmas and New Zealand’s summer holiday period, we have decided to leave the application period open till 9am, Tuesday 22 January 2019.
This change process will be ongoing over the next few months and we will keep you informed throughout.

Grant McPherson
Chief Executive, Education New Zealand
Connecting careers in Bay of Plenty and Waikato
This new online resource hub supports international secondary school students to pursue tertiary education and employment opportunities in the regions.
Secondary schools can use the tool to showcase the exciting range of opportunities in the students’ backyard. It encourages them to explore, plan, connect and succeed.
International students staying in the regions bring many benefits, including addressing skill shortages in key industries where skilled workers are in high demand, increased spending and promoting global citizenship and diversity.
Education Tauranga regional relationship manager Melissa Gillingham says providing a comprehensive international student journey plan is becoming increasingly important.
“This allows students and their parents to see the opportunities that exist in the regions, from the school sector, into the tertiary sector and through to employment,” she says.
“Excellent existing relationships across all education sectors within our region allowed us to hit the ground running, creating, delivering and promoting our international student journey plan. We would like to thank all our stakeholders for their support.”
Education Tauranga partnered with Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao, Te Waka and Rotorua NZ to help bring Career Connect to life.
Latin America: 3 countries, 5 cities, 10 days
From 21-31 April, Minister Joyce visited Santiago, Bogota, Sao Paulo, Cuiaba and Brasilia undertaking a comprehensive programme focussing on international education but also covering his other portfolio areas of science, innovation and economic development.
Simultaneously, ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson led a high-level university delegation comprised of Victoria University of Wellington's Vice Chancellor Grant Guilford, Otago University Deputy Vice Chancellor Richard Blaikie, Lincoln University Deputy Vice Chancellor Jeremy Baker and South America specialist Maria Duter, as well as UNZ Executive Director Chris Whelan.
This was Minister Joyce’s first visit to Latin America, and it was a great opportunity for him to experience the culture of doing business in the region as well as to get a first-hand impression of the opportunities. The Minister particularly valued the chance to speak with New Zealand alumni. His various conversations with Chilean penguins, Brazilian Science without Borders’ students and Colombian Colfuturo scholarship recipients confirmed that the messages we promote on New Zealand’s high quality education, safe and creative learning environment, and the building of lifelong friendships and connections all ring very true.
The visit also confirmed that accessing scholarships funded by the governments of Chile, Colombia and Brazil should remain a priority for us. In all three countries there are question marks over the longevity of some scholarship schemes, so maximising the opportunities to underline our commitment to them while in market was useful.
Overall, the Minister’s bilateral discussions with Ministerial counterparts in the region confirmed a solid interest in developing the government-to-government relationships in regard to international education. As well as increasing student flows, interest was expressed in learning from New Zealand’s experience of developing a qualifications framework, standards and quality assurance measures, pathways policies as well as training teachers of English. NZ/Colombia bilateral education consultations have been approved for the last quarter of 2015 and Brazil has agreed to refreshing our current bilateral MOU into an Education Cooperation Arrangement.
The Minister’s visit generated considerable media interest and was covered by television, radio and press, successfully raising the profile of New Zealand as an education destination. The last word goes to the university delegation which supported one another’s offerings as well as the overall New Zealand education story with a refrain that developed during our journeys: “You can’t make a wrong choice in New Zealand”. A powerful message for prospective students.
Left: Minister Joyce presenting at the Brazil Senate Education Committee. Right: The Minister speaks with the media after lunch with the Governor of Mato Grosso State.
Country insights include:
Chile
During the Minister’s visit, a fresh tranche of 80 Chilean high school Penguins Without Borders were confirmed to arrive in July for two terms. Continuation of this programme is uncertain, with no indication of Chilean government plans to send Penguins in 2016. There’s good news, however, on the tertiary Becas Chile scholarship front, with administrators convinced by New Zealand’s arguments that subject-area rankings (rather than university-wide rankings) should be considered when approving study destinations. This paves the way for increased student flow from Chile.
Brazil
The Brazilian Science Without Borders scheme shows increasing numbers of Brazilian students approved for studies in New Zealand. However, with the Brazilian public service facing severe budget cuts, there is no guarantee that the projected 100,000 Brazilian students will be placed for offshore study between now and 2018.
The Minister's opening address at the international education FAUBAI Conference in Cuiaba hit exactly the right note, reaching around 500 international tertiary education contacts from 26 countries. The strong focus in Brazil is on forging strong institution-to-institution relationships to encourage joint research, as well as student and academic exchange.
Colombia
A highlight of the Bogota programme was an event with scholarship agency Colfuturo, with presentations and interactions between the NZ universities and prospective students in person and online. Executive Director Jeronimo Castro is passionate about New Zealand and prospects for increasing student flow are positive.
To find out more about opportunities in the Lain America region, please contact Lisa Futschek or Cecily Lin.
Above: The Minister’s Twitter feed included this media scrum at Faubai.
Work with us
At Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ), we’re a small, agile government agency with a big mission: to drive international student choice for New Zealand and support the international education sector to grow and thrive in a competitive global market.

We believe a New Zealand education transforms lives, builds lifelong connections, and equips learners with the skills to thrive in a connected world.

Supporting global learners

We connect with students from a wide range of countries, inviting them to study in New Zealand and bring new ideas, cultures, and perspectives that enrich our classrooms and communities.

We also proudly administer the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Programme – New Zealand’s largest investment in international scholarships, supporting scholars of eligible partner countries to access life-changing education experiences here in Aotearoa and the Pacific.

A truly global team

Our team spans 13 countries and 27 nationalities. We value diverse perspectives and know they make us stronger, more creative, and more impactful.

Work that matters

As a small agency, you’ll collaborate across all levels and teams. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects, shape ideas, and see the impact of your work.

A flexible, creative environment

We work in a dynamic, supportive setting where creativity is encouraged, personal growth is valued, and your voice matters.

If you're curious, passionate, and ready to help shape the future of international education, check out our current roles. We’d love to hear from you.

Our employee offerings

At ENZ, we believe that our people are the heart of everything we do. We know that to do great work, you need to feel supported in all areas of your life. That’s why we provide a variety of offerings to help you achieve balance, stay healthy and continue growing personally and professionally.
Catching up with the Canadians – news for the school sector
“Everyone knows that Canada is a key competitor for NZ’s school sector,” Mary says. “I wanted to find out more about their success and learn about the challenges they face”.
“Many of the people I met were surprised to learn that NZ hosts about 16,000 international school students – punching above our weight internationally when compared with Australia’s 18,000 – but still a long way from Canada’s 46,000 enrolments! Nevertheless Canada does see Australia and NZ as its main competitors offshore.”
The theme of the Conference was Collaborating to Educate Tomorrow’s Global Citizens. It was attended by 250 delegates from across Canada. Delegates represent school districts or boards, so each delegate could be working with 10 or 50 schools.
International speakers at the conference noted New Zealand’s recent increased profile and activity level in the school sector, citing government support and the establishment of SIEBA as positive developments.
“We are developing a relationship with CAPS-I, with both sides keen to explore potential collaboration” says Mary.
“During my visit I learnt a lot about Canada’s school international education industry. They draw from many of the same markets we do, but as you might expect NZ is stronger (relatively speaking) in South East Asia while Canada is stronger in Latin America.
“There is very little federal government support for Canadian schools’ international business, because education is a provincial responsibility. Canadian schools are committed to delivering high quality student experiences, but they don’t have a Code of Practice equivalent to regulate high professional standards.”
Mary will be sharing more about her learnings on Canada at a pre-conference workshop at NZIEC 2015.