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• South Korea & Japan label-less visas

  The visa is recorded electronically in INZ’s system, and the visa holder will not have a visa label in their passport.

  Visa holders will be notified about their visa approval by email from INZ. This notification will contain details about their visa, including the travel and other conditions of the visa.

  The change comes into effect in Japan for applications submitted on and after 11 November and in South Korea from 25 November 2013.

  Label-less visa holders will be advised to carry their notification when they travel and when they enrol with an educational institute.

  More information is available online – for Japan visit here  and for Korea visit here.

• ENZ welcomes new Business Development Manager

  He will work with private training establishments in Auckland and throughout New Zealand.

  Henry, who most recently worked for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in brand management and international marketing roles, will be based in Auckland. 

  A graduate of Otago University in New Zealand, Henry studied Tourism Marketing and spent a number of years working offshore in business roles based in Japan, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Since returning to New Zealand in 2003, Henry has delivered marketing strategies and campaigns for brands in New Zealand including Air New Zealand Holidays and Westpac New Zealand.

  “I’m delighted to welcome Henry to the team,” says General Manager Business Development Clive Jones.

  “His passion and purpose lies in helping New Zealand organisations win on the world stage, and I’m confident this enthusiasm and energy will make a real difference to one of the most important sectors in New Zealand’s international education industry.”

  Henry begins his role on 18 November. 

• Student works on display

  Titled ‘Creative & Technical: Thai students & New Zealand’, the exhibition was curated by ENZ and showcases New Zealand’s study options in creative and technical disciplines through 18 pieces of student work.

  The exhibition, which was opened by the Rt Hon Prime Minister John Key as part of a programme of activities to further strengthen New Zealand’s relationship with Thailand, runs at the Thai Creative Design Centre (TCDC) on the sixth floor of Emporium mall until 25 November.

  Mr Izak Human, Regional Director Southeast Asia, says:  “Many of the works display aspects of both Thai and New Zealand culture and, reading the exhibition testimonials, it is clear that coming to New Zealand has had a significant impact on these students.”

  Each year, around 3,000 Thai students study in New Zealand in primary, secondary and tertiary education. The exhibition includes works from students studying at a range of levels in New Zealand from universities to institutes of technology and polytechnics, and private training establishments.

  Its opening was attended by distinguished guests, New Zealand educated alumni, representatives of New Zealand institutions and Thai media.

  Download the exhibition catalogue of student works.

• Cultivating Intercultural Capability

  Intercultural capability was identified by the sector as a need to support growth in international education, and the University of Otago, with the support of Education New Zealand (ENZ) and Otago Polytechnic, invited experienced practitioner Taruni Falconer of Intercultural Dynamics Pty to develop and deliver a programme.

  The programme comprised two workshops – one for graduating international students looking to improve their understanding of New Zealand culture with a view to enhancing their social lives and job prospects in New Zealand; and the other was for teachers and staff involved in international education at the tertiary and school level in Dunedin.

  The workshops were well-received and considered to be of real value. Participants in the teachers’ workshop said they found the session “practical, down to earth and highly relevant” and appreciated how simply the ideas could be implemented. The workshop highlighted the importance of cultural self-awareness, with one participant commenting, “We focus so much on analysing and understanding the culture of our students, but often in isolation to the impact our own culture brings to the interaction.”

  Taruni explains her methodology – called Cultural Detective approach – in this way; “When it comes to cultural competence, there are some big gaps between knowing about, knowing how to, and actually developing and applying the skills to manage ourselves in real situations. One of the consistent comments I hear from clients is that, through the workshops and coaching, they develop ‘muscle memory’ to respond to real situations in their work and in life. So, it’s about translating knowledge into behaviour and acquiring the habits that make us good at it. We benefit and so do our organisations and the people we serve.”

  ENZ was pleased to co-fund this workshop as an initial pilot and is considering running further workshops of this nature as part of its professional development seminar programme.

  If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Adele Bryant at adele.bryant@enz.govt.nz or on 04 830 0810.

• Introducing Lisa Futschek

  Lisa joined ENZ on secondment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in August, and has been acting in this role since then.

  “Lisa quickly became a very credible candidate for the permanent position, and we’re thrilled with her appointment. ENZ has already benefited from her considerable skill and experience, demonstrated in her involvement in the Minister Joyce visit to Japan and Korea in September and ENZ Chair Charles Finny’s recent delegation to Latin America,” remarked Peter Bull, ENZ’s General Manager, International.

  An 18 year career with MFAT saw Lisa in roles as varied as that of specialist in multilateral negotiations (trade, environment, United Nations issues); campaign manager for Sir Kenneth Keith’s International Court of Justice candidacy; and the Ministry’s Strategic Policy Adviser.

  Lisa recently returned from being Deputy Head of Mission at the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin, and was previously posted to Santiago, Chile. Prior to MFAT, Lisa cut her teeth on New Zealand politics with four years working for Parliamentary Services.

  Graduating from of the University of Otago with First Class Honours degrees in English and Music, Lisa went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Communications at the University of Auckland.

  Lisa is the mother of two primary school aged children.

  “I am delighted to have joined ENZ at an exciting time for the sector.  I look forward to putting my full energies into supporting the industry to grow the international education business in my key markets of focus,” says Lisa.

• Korea signings mark progress

  This is an important step in the Government’s on-going engagement with Korean education authorities to increase the acceptance of New Zealand senior secondary qualifications, and as a result, raise the awareness and desirability of New Zealand education for Korean international students.

  The two Korean agencies, the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation and the National Institute for Lifelong Education , are key organisations responsible for developing Korea’s national secondary curriculum and assessment  and promotion of lifelong education. 

• India strategy available

  ENZ’s India Strategy 2013-2014 provides the New Zealand education sector with an overview of ENZ’s approach to the India market – one that is aimed at raising New Zealand’s profile as a study destination and increasing the number of introductions that result in new business for New Zealand institutions. The strategy captures ENZ’s primary activities in India under three key strands – marketing initiatives, government relations, and business development.

  The strategy follows on the from the ENZ India Plan that went through a consultation process with the New Zealand education sector and NZ Inc partners last year. While the India Plan provides useful background information on the Indian education sector and opportunities in the market, the strategy clearly outlines the areas of focus and activities that ENZ will be leading and supporting from now through 2014. ENZ will continue to work with the New Zealand education sector and NZ Inc partners to refine our approach in the market to ensure the best opportunities are supported and realised.

  The strategy also provides a snapshot of information about the market, a calendar of events, and contact details for the ENZ South Asia team. 

• New resource on the Brand Lab

  "Peking University’s New Zealand Centre (which involves several of our universities and government agencies) runs this undergraduate course which students take to earn foreign language credits (and because of their interest in New Zealand, of course).  Enrolments have grown year-on-year, with 75 students now taking this class.

  In the past, I have delivered a more academic lecture on New Zealand’s education system, including on policies and reform.  And in the past, this has been met with glazed eyes.  So in a break with tradition I decided to make the session more interactive and incorporate some of the tools we now have at our disposal.  I gave an informal “why study in New Zealand” presentation, then moved on to showing the New Zealand Story and New Zealand Education Story.

  We then broke into small groups (just like we do in New Zealand classrooms and tutorials), and students worked on the task I had set:  to discuss and agree on “what three words best exemplify what is ‘special’ about New Zealand education.”

  And I was blown away by the responses.  Each group came up to write its words on the blackboard, and common themes included innovation, openness, diversity, inspiring, and opportunity.  Our messaging is clearly resonating.

  After then watching some of ENZ’s Gibson Group-produced Dragons in a Distant Land alumni episode (and remembering far too late that I have a cameo in it), I asked each group to explain its three words.  And again – I was blown away.  The willingness of these students to contribute their thoughts and to ask questions – in English, in public - with a second member from one group even volunteering additional thoughts – really impressed me.  The course coordinators were also very pleasantly surprised. 

  As products of New Zealand’s education system, volunteering our thoughts, asking questions and speaking in public come naturally to us.  This isn’t so in every education system.  

  Almost best of all, the course was that day being audited by a very senior Peking University Professor.  She stood up at the end and said, “I did my PhD in economics at the University of Chicago.  After today, I want my grandchild to go and study in NZ”.

  I always give the class my email address, and as of right now have received five enquiries from these students at China’s top-ranked university.  I have also had to courier additional blocks of Whittaker’s chocolate.  Each of the nine groups deserved a prize.

  A Chinese subtitled version of the New Zealand Education Story is now available on the Brand Lab, so I encourage you to use this when next in China or hosting Chinese visitors.”

• Data and trends released

  Follow this link to read a copy of the full report and download the by sector infographics.

  Overall, the data shows 84,150 international students enrolled with New Zealand schools and tertiary providers as at 31 August 2013. This is a 3% decline (approximately 2,400 students) when compared with the same period in 2012.

  The decline can be attributed to two key factors: a decline in students from Korea, and in the private training English language sector.

  The Government is working to address these factors, with recent announcements to extend full-time work rights for international students. ENZ is supporting the New Zealand Qualifications Authority in this work on the formal recognition of New Zealand qualifications, specifically the NCEAs, with South Korean education agencies.

  Key highlights of the report include:

  • Institutes of technology (ITP) and universities experienced growth of 4% in international students.

  • Secondary schools also experienced growth of 2%. Secondary schools in Wellington and Canterbury experienced the strongest growth of 12% and 8% respectively.

  • Demand for STEM courses continue to increase in line with global trends. STEM enrolments increased 6% in universities and 9% in ITPs.

  • Post graduate enrolments continued to trend upward. Masters-level enrolments grew by 17% and PhDs by 7% in the university sector.

  • The Canterbury region experienced strong growth of 6%. Canterbury universities, private training establishments (PTEs) and secondary schools showed signs of recovery, with an increase of 4% at universities, 14% at PTEs, and 8% at secondary schools. The primary school sector and ITP sector experienced a decline of 22% and 2% respectively.

• Successful round of roadmap workshops

  The workshops were an important first step in the development of the Roadmaps, but they are just the beginning of the process. The workshops were rich with robust discussion and innovative thinking. Participants provided plenty of great ideas about the future direction and growth of the international education industry. The workshops were not only about tossing around good ideas though, they focused on identifying aspirations and desired outcomes and identifying clear actionable steps to take us forward.

  On the subject of roadmaps, Education New Zealand (ENZ) is delighted to announce the appointment of Greg Scott and Tim Mahren Brown to the Project Manager roles for the school sector and English Language sector respectively.  We will keep you informed of further appointments as they are confirmed.

  Introducing Greg Scott

  

  Greg Scott has considerable experience in the school sector – as a teacher, a finance manager, and most recently as the Director of Middleton Grange International College, a position he has held since 2008. Prior to that role, Greg was Education Sector Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Greg is also a Chartered Accountant and spent ten years lecturing and in management roles at the Christchurch College of Education.

  “With his huge range of skills and experience Greg ticks all the boxes for what is required in this key role. He is well-respected member of the school community, and we are excited about the expertise he will bring to the task at hand. I know that his contribution to the project will match the significance of the project itself,” says General Manager Business Development Clive Jones.

  Greg is looking forward making a difference, and comments; "I am very pleased to be able to contribute to this vital project for the future of international education within the school sector. It is essential that the sector is listened to and well-represented throughout the process and my intention is to do just that.”

  Greg begins his role on 2 December and will be based in Christchurch.

  Introducing Tim Mahren Brown

  

  Tim Mahren Brown is CEO and Director at The Campbell Institute, which has campuses in both Wellington and Auckland. Tim and two other directors founded The Campbell Institute 11 years ago and it is now Wellington’s largest English Language School. The Institute is Preferred Partner to Victoria University of Wellington, is an accredited Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) centre, and a member of English New Zealand.

  Tim has been a Board member and Deputy Chair of Education Wellington since 2003, and is a strong proponent of cooperative marketing, lobbying and collegiality. Based in Wellington, Tim has substantial experience liaising with the education sector’s governing bodies and political decision makers.

  “Tim is a highly-skilled English Language provider whose energy and enthusiasm, coupled with his extensive networks mean he will be a great asset to this sector’s roadmap development. I am very pleased that this hugely important sector has someone of Tim’s calibre to guide them (lead them?) in this process,” says Clive Jones.

  Tim is keen to make sure the English Language sector is strongly engaged and involved in in the roadmap development and says; “It’s great to have this opportunity to get out into the industry and share ideas with like-minded people, and to consider proactively how we see ourselves and our English Language sector shaping up over the next 10-12 years. There has never been a better time to have a voice, and I feel strongly about making sure that collective voice amounts to something significant."