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New Zealand's growing presence in US study abroad
The Forum on Education Abroad
Held in Seattle, Washington, this year’s conference was an opportunity for New Zealand providers to meet with existing and potential partners in the US, and to participate in professional development sessions on standards in study abroad. The University of Auckland exhibited, and the University of Otago co-presented a session. Representatives from Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, University of Canterbury and Victoria University of Wellington also attended as did ENZ’s US Director of Education, Amy Rutherford, and ENZ’s US Field Director, Alanna Dick.
The conference capped off at a luncheon plenary where Shanna Law, a former study abroad student, gave a talk about her year at the University of Otago. Shanna won the ‘Award for Academic Achievement Abroad’ for her research project on geology in Central Otago, which she presented to 1,000 conference attendees.
The Forum on Education Abroad is accepting nominations for next year’s Award for Academic Achievement Abroad. The deadline is 30 August 2017. The next conference will be in March 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Institute of International Education Best Practices conference
Alanna Dick also represented ENZ at the Institute of International Education (IIE) Best Practices Conference, in Florida, in March. The event showcased the 2017 winners of the IIE Heiskell awards, which acknowledge international partnerships, internationalising campuses and study abroad.
Monash University and Macquarie University were the only non-US award recipients to present their programmes. Awardees were given 15-minute speaking slots at the event, while their institutions were recognised through IIE press releases, a cash prize and an awards ceremony.
As the awards are a great way to showcase the innovative practices on campuses, Alanna hopes to see New Zealand institutions involved in future.
“New Zealand institutions have several innovative initiatives that could fit the Heiskell award categories, including the unique ways they run international partnerships with US institutions to meet the needs of students.
“The awards are self-nominated, and it’s never too early to be thinking about next year’s award selection,” Alanna said.
IIE Heiskell Award applications are due in October 2017. Winners are notified in December, giving ample time to prepare for the conference in March.
Get involved with the IIE
IIE aims to double the number of US students studying abroad by 2020. New Zealand institutions can partner with the IIE by becoming a participating university in the Platform for Education in Emergencies Response programme or hosting a professor or researcher from the Scholarship Rescue Fund.
For more information, contact Alanna: alanna.dick@enz.govt.nz.
Letter from the CE: Impact of immigration changes
The announcements included some changes to residency requirements which have generated a lot of commentary including on the impact for international education – see Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Herald, Stuff, Newsroom.
The changes to residence under the Skilled Migrant category come into effect in August 2017. (Please note that the proposals for temporary migrant work settings are going out for consultation before a final decision is made.)
It is expected that the Skilled Migrant residency changes will have a short-term impact on international student recruitment, particularly for providers targeting students at below-degree-level qualifications, who are more likely to be affected by the changes.
The recent announcements do send a clear signal that permanent residence after three years of post-study work experience is not always a realistic expectation.
The quality education experience itself should be the prime driver for considering New Zealand as a study destination.
The new residence criteria includes remuneration thresholds. It is worth noting that, in the recently published Moving Places study by the Ministry of Education, more than half of the international students with postgraduate qualifications earned above the proposed threshold three years after completing their study.
In the longer term, we hope that the new remuneration thresholds will incentivise students to study in fields of study more closely aligned to skill shortages, thereby increasing the value for New Zealand as well as supporting better labour market outcomes.
Regulatory settings are under constant review, and Education New Zealand will continue to work closely with our partners across government in all of these areas.
Grant McPherson
Chief Executive, Education New Zealand
Indonesia: The important role of school counsellors
The training was led by University of Waikato’s Dr. Donald McMenamin who has 30 years’ experience teaching and assisting young people, counsellors and agencies, and facilitating narrative therapy workshops.
His training introduced the “Two Islands and A Boat” approach to support youth in stressful conditions and conflicts. The approach helps learners to set goals, and make plans on how to achieve them and ways to overcome any hurdles.
The training also allowed Education New Zealand to interact with a large number of schools across just two days and improve the information that these counsellors have about what it’s like to study in New Zealand.
The training participants came from local Indonesian high schools – approximately 100 from Jakarta and 50 in Surabaya. They received professional certificates upon completion of the training.
Karmela Christy, ENZ’s Marketing and Strategic Relations Manager in Indonesia, said counsellors play a significant role in a student’s education and it is important to support them.
“They’re familiar with their students’ characters, strengths and weaknesses, which allows them to support their students in crucial moments, deciding the pathway for their future,” said Karmela.
Mokhamad Imron S.Pd., Head of the Counsellor Association in Surabaya, appreciated the training and recognition of the importance of counsellors in helping students to determine their future.
“We hope Education New Zealand will continue to support this training every year, and that there will be more opportunities for Surabaya students to continue their studies in New Zealand in the future.”
ENZ sponsors The PIEoneer Awards
The awards aim to recognise individuals and organisations that are raising professional standards, enhancing their engagement or redefining the international student experience.
ENZ is sponsoring the flagship ‘PIEoneer of the Year Award’.
“We’re delighted to support this initiative,” says ENZ chief executive Grant McPherson.
“We’re pleased to partner with The PIE to recognise the most outstanding achievement in international education globally.”
Amy Baker, Managing Director of The PIE, says it’s great to have ENZ’s support.
“New Zealand’s Think New brand aligns itself well to the transformational nature of international education. We therefore see ENZ’s sponsorship of our PIEoneer of the Year category a great fit.
“We also look forward to receiving entries from New Zealand stakeholders in the awards,” says Amy.
The University of Auckland’s Brett Berquist features on the judging panel.
“I'm honoured to be on the jury for the inaugural awards and encourage my New Zealand colleagues to submit their ideas and successes for the competition,” says Brett.
Find out more about the awards, including how to enter, at pieoneerawards.com
Be quick! Entries close 16 June.
The PIE is an independent media and recruitment company offering a range of services for international education professionals. The PIE is also the official media partner for NZIEC 2017. Find out more at thepienews.com.
International IT graduates connect with industry
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Work-ready programmes are a great way to connect employers with local talent
Each of the international graduates delivered a 60-second pitch to the room, followed by an informal networking session to talk further with employers about work opportunities.
The event was organised by ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development).
The graduates are participating in a 12-week software development boot camp delivered by Industry Connect, an initiative that prepares graduates for the New Zealand IT market. Each student received a full scholarship, thanks to a joint funding agreement between ATEED, ENZ and Immigration New Zealand. Five graduates from the programme have already secured permanent jobs in the tech sector.
Study Auckland Manager, Nick Arnott, said through these networking events, ATEED hopes to retain the best international graduates in the region by promoting skilled employment pathways – particularly in high-growth sectors such as IT.
“It's great to see the graduates throw themselves into networking with employers, and also to see how interested the employers were in hiring diverse talent,” said Nick.
"It really showcased the human side of the work ATEED is doing to transition international graduates into skilled employment.”
CVs of international graduates

Greg Scott, ENZ’s General Manager, Industry Development said the programme is indicative of a wider change happening in international education.
“International students are starting to seek more from their education than just a qualification – career outcomes, soft skills, and work experience are more likely to sway their decision on which location and institution they should choose for study.”
Greg said the number of employers attending the networking event was a testament to the growing interest in talented international graduates.
“More and more employers are seeking people that aren’t only tech savvy but have cultural knowledge and language skills too.
“It demonstrates that Auckland's tech sector is hungry for skilled international graduates. Most likely, other sectors are too.”
Students ‘tell the story’ about international education
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Involve international and local students in your promotional events. Their personal experiences and insights help to ‘tell the story’ in an authentic way.
The two students spoke confidently to an audience that included Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Louise Upston, who launched the new strategy.
Yufei described how it felt to come to New Zealand, not knowing what it would be like or how he would be treated. He also spoke about his homestay family, and taking up soccer and surfing. Hannah described some of the benefits of having international students in her class, and what she has learned from them.
Education Tauranga Manager Anne Young, who organised the event, said she was delighted with the students’ contribution.
“Listening to Yufei brought home to everyone just how big a deal it is for a young student to come here from another country, and how important it is for us to look after them well,” Anne said.
“It was great to hear from Hannah too, about how much international students contribute to learning, in the classroom and outside.”
If you would like to find out more about the new education strategy for Tauranga, please email Anne Young at anne.young@educationtauranga.co.nz
Sir Edmund Hillary Fellow praises New Zealand
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Quality over quantity – a single, highly influential public figure can make a big difference amplifying your key messages
While the centrepiece of his trip was meeting with Prime Minister Bill English and senior ministers, it also showcased New Zealand’s priority sectors for growth and development in India, and promoted a deeper understanding of India within New Zealand.
ENZ’s Country Manager for India, Jugnu Roy, said Mr Kant is very influential in India thanks to his role as CEO of the Indian government think-tank NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) which is chaired by Prime Minister Modi, and his work as an independent research and policy advisor.
“Having someone of his stature speaking to students and university staff was a great opportunity to highlight the strengths of New Zealand education, and areas for collaboration,” said Jugnu.
“His comments also featured significantly in both Indian and New Zealand media.”
Prime Minister Bill English with Amitabh Kant

At Victoria University of Wellington, Mr Kant delivered a public lecture on economic engagement between India and East Asia-Pacific, while at Auckland University of Technology he discussed how executive training can better support student recruitment.
Mr Kant also highlighted trade alliance opportunities for Kiwi companies in India, and encouraged New Zealand universities to develop education links with Indian institutions, explaining that many Indian institutes are oversubscribed, leading local students to seek education overseas.
“He recognised that New Zealand’s learning culture sees failure as part of the process of learning, which in turn encourages creativity and innovation in students,” said Jugnu.
“He felt this was something the Indian education system could learn from and adopt.”
The Sir Edmund Hillary Fellowship was launched in 2008 and builds support for New Zealand in India and Nepal by selecting influential and well-known figures to advocate for New Zealand.
Kant tweeted about his visit to his 152,000 Twitter followers.
Education agents receive ‘ultimate’ tour of Wellington
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A little in-country experience goes a long way with agents, giving them insights into the experience they are promoting to students back home.
The competition offered agents a chance to experience the best of Wellington’s education and lifestyle offerings to help in their student marketing efforts. The promotion proved popular, with over 500 agents from more than 47 countries vying for a spot.
The four lucky winners received return flights and accommodation in Wellington, and had the chance to visit local schools and explore the region's awe-inspiring landscapes and urban lifestyle. The agents enjoyed a guided tour of the national museum Te Papa, interacted with native wildlife at eco-sanctuary Zealandia, and received a behind-the-scenes look at The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies at Weta Studio.
The tour’s literal highlight was a helicopter ride over the city, where the agents had a bird’s eye view of South Wellington Intermediate School (SWIS) students spelling out the name of their school.
The agents said Wellington was bigger than expected, and they were impressed with the friendly people, ease of public transport and the many events and cultural activities available to students.
WREDA Education Programme Manager Brook Pannell said the competition had been overwhelmingly successful at building Wellington’s profile amongst agents.
“Experiencing Wellington on the ground and in-person is the best way to fall in love with the place and really see what life here is really like.
“Familiarisation trips are a great way for us to show that – we just wish we could’ve brought more agents to visit!”
Through the competition, nearly 300 agents signed up to Wellington’s quarterly newsletter for agents to learn more about study options, as well as lifestyle and career opportunities.
ENZ wins gold
ENZ took home Gold at PR Week Asia in the category of South Asia PR campaign of the year – the most prestigious PR category that evaluates a campaign’s overall impact and success.
'From Volume to Value' aimed to enhance New Zealand’s education brand position in the Indian student market, to attract more high-quality students from south India as well as more students overall wanting to study at level seven and above, particularly at graduate and postgraduate level. The campaign supported a 20 percent increase in university enrolments from India, and saw New Zealand move up in preference ranking from seven to three as a study destination for Indian students.
ENZ was nominated alongside Marico Ltd, Star India Pvt. Ltd., The Coca-Cola Company and Team Indus.
John Laxon, ENZ Regional Director – South, South East Asia & the Middle East is delighted with the win.
“It's a big achievement, going up against Coke, Star India and Team Indus to win ENZ's first gold in the South Asia PR Campaign of the year. To give a sense of the calibre of the entrants other category winners included AirBnB, Panasonic, SAP, Huawei, Ford and the World Wildlife Fund.”
“The award is a testament of the hard work and passion put in by the entire team to deliver a high-impact campaign, and to the support and commitment from our New Zealand education industry partners.
"We’d like to thank all of the New Zealand education providers who have invested in attracting high-quality students from the Indian market, and look forward to further strengthening New Zealand’s reputation as a positive learning destination for international students.”
You can find the complete list of winners here.
Kiwis shine at NAFSA
The New Zealand delegation included all eight universities, four ITPs and an English language school, and to expand global perceptions beyond New Zealand’s tourism offering, it showcased Kiwi innovation and creativity with the campaign line New Ideas Grow Better Here.
Each institution chose an innovative student project to highlight, ranging from a fully recyclable electric car to New Zealand’s first virtual reality movie.
As platinum sponsor of the Opening Plenary, New Zealand used its spotlight moment for a performance by Elena, a Maori classical violinist, followed by Sir Richard Taylor, who spoke about New Zealand’s strengths as an education destination.
Lisa Futschek, ENZ’s Regional Director, Americas and Europe, said the well-coordinated presence of the New Zealand institutions was a great example of collaboration.
“That single, clear message – creativity and innovation – definitely caught the attention of NAFSA attendees, and made us stand out against the 300 other booths in the Expo Hall.”
We plan a special E-News next week with more comprehensive coverage of NAFSA’s highlights.
Helen Clark (centre) stopped by the New Zealand booth in the Expo Hall

Showcasing Kiwi innovation and creativity