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From the Chief Executive: Celebrating 2025 – A year of growth for international education
Kia ora koutou,
As we wind down the year and get ready for a well-deserved Christmas and end-of-year break, I am reflecting on a year that has been transformative for international education in New Zealand.
This year, we moved from recovery to a focus on sustainable growth. The launch of the International Education Going for Growth Plan, set a bold vision for the next decade. On the back of this plan, we strengthened education partnerships across borders, showcased New Zealand’s unique education offering on the global stage, and saw international student enrolments and student satisfaction climb steadily. These achievements belong to all of us, education providers, education agents, educators, and the communities who make this sector vibrant and resilient.
What stands out most for me is the spirit of collaboration. From prime ministerial trade missions in Viet Nam, India and China, to global conferences, from regional engagement to innovative campaigns, the sector has shown what’s possible when we work together with purpose and ambition. International education is not just an export, it’s a bridge between cultures, ideas, and opportunities, and that bridge is stronger than ever.
Last week, it was with mixed emotions that that I shared my decision to step down as ENZ Chief Executive on 6 February 2026 to take up the role of Secretary for Children and Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki. This decision comes from a deeply personal commitment to improving outcomes for tamariki and young people, a passion that has guided much of my career. While I am excited for this next chapter, leaving ENZ is bittersweet. Leading Manapou ki te Ao has been a privilege and a highlight of my professional life.
I want to reassure you: ENZ is in a strong position. The organisational reset we’ve achieved, the clarity of our strategy, and the capability of our people mean the sector is well placed to continue its upward trajectory. The Board has already begun the process to appoint a new Chief Executive, and I have every confidence that the transition will be seamless.
Thank you for your partnership, your trust, and your unwavering commitment to international education – here’s wishing you have a wonderful time with your whanau and friends over the holidays.
I leave knowing that the future of this sector, and its contribution to New Zealand, is bright.
Kei ōu ringaringa te ao
The world is yours.
Ngā mihi nui,
Amanda Malu
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Register for ENZ’s market intelligence webinar
The webinars offer local market updates and insights, competitor analysis, external expert views relevant to the secondary and tertiary sectors, as well as updates on ENZ’s upcoming promotional activities and Immigration New Zealand visa processing.
ENZ’s Director Asia, John Laxon, said the China industry webinar is a great opportunity for New Zealand education providers to receive local in-market intelligence from ENZ staff and independent in-market experts, which will ensure organisations’ in-market recruitment efforts are well targeted.
“Our 2019 webinar series will provide market insights and updates from across the Asia region, taking into account the strong industry interest in the 2018 series.”
Please register below:
China webinar 29 July, 10am local time/2pm New Zealand time
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Education influencer workshops in South & South East Asia
Held in April, the workshops were targeted at school counsellors and principals who work closely with students and were facilitated by academics from the University of Auckland (UoA) and Massey University.
More than 40 secondary schools participated in Thailand, sending 140 teachers, principals, heads of academic departments and English departments. In Indonesia, 250 school counsellors and principals took part while in India there were two sessions for private school counsellors and principals in Delhi and Mumbai.
ENZ’s Regional Manager East Asia, Ben Burrowes, said the workshops were a great opportunity to leverage New Zealand’s reputation for ‘educating for the future’.
“The training focused on how New Zealand schools act as a collaborative hub for school leaders, teachers, students, family, community and industry. It also looked at global data and trends for Generation Z and how education systems must adapt to meet their uncertain future, training attendees on how they might accelerate student learning outcomes.
“In each session, we delivered presentations on studying in New Zealand, equipping counsellors and principals with information to be better informed when discussing New Zealand as a study destination with students and parents.”
In Thailand, local provincial education offices joined the workshops to present school engagement plans, which inspired many schools to explore partnership initiatives and professional development programmes in New Zealand.
The Indonesian workshops were another hit and were even covered by local media highlighting New Zealand’s future-focussed and innovative delivery of education.
In India, the workshops included sessions about studying in New Zealand led by India representatives of New Zealand universities, as well as the professional development sessions delivered by academics from the UoA and Massey.
Attendees found the workshops informative, and offered ENZ and New Zealand university representatives an opportunity to establish relationships with premier Indian schools.
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