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• Sign up for ENZ's market intelligence webinars

  Following the popularity of ENZ’s Viet Nam webinar last year, ENZ is continuing its webinar series in 2018, providing more intelligence to our industry.

  These free interactive sessions will update New Zealand education providers on the latest happenings in some of New Zealand’s key markets. This will include recent trends, target audience insights, competitor insights as well as an update on what ENZ’s priorities are for the market.

  Register now using the emails below to secure your place: 

  • Thailand – 7 March 3:30pm NZ time

  Register by emailing Southeastasia@enz.govt.nz 

  • India – 29 March 4:00pm NZ time

  Register by emailing India.Enquiries@enz.govt.nz

  We hope to arrange webinars for other markets later in 2018.

  Please note: the webinars are only open to New Zealand education providers.

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• JJL Overseas Education opens New Zealand office

  JJL’s new branch office is part of its new service strategy to upgrade its services to Chinese international students.

  Hayley Shields, ENZ’s Director Student Experience, spoke and cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony in Auckland, welcoming JJL to New Zealand and affirming the importance of the New Zealand-China education relationship.

  “JJL has had long-standing relationships with many quality New Zealand education providers for over 15 years, most of whom were represented at the opening. People had travelled from all over New Zealand to show their support for JJL’s investment in a local office,” said Hayley. 

  The JJL team will be focussed on advising and supporting the positive student experience of their students currently in New Zealand education institutions.  

  The organisation’s team of three is led by Janet Wang, who has been working in international education in New Zealand for many years. 

  JJL’s new premises can be found on Level 6, 115 Queen Street, Auckland.

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• International education matters

  These values are at the core of international education and they are more important now than ever.

  Over the past five days, these values have been clearly demonstrated by our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern who describes New Zealand as a proud nation of more than 200 ethnicities and 160 languages.

  “We were not chosen for this act of violence because we condone racism… (or) are an enclave for extremism. We were chosen for the very fact that we are none of these things; because we represent diversity, kindness, compassion, a home for those that share our values, a refuge for those who need it.”

  These values are embedded in our education system.

  The New Zealand International Education Strategy 2018-2030 also reflects these principles.  A key goal is to grow global citizens – to ensure both domestic and international students have the skills and capabilities to live, learn and work globally.

  While our country grieves, we have been heartened by the outpouring of love and support within New Zealand and from around the world. It has been encouraging to see student-led compassion at work – Campus Watch initiatives, social media engagement and practical help with transport and food.

  Last year, the University of Canterbury’s Student Volunteer Army (SVA) welcomed student leaders from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in the US, scene of a deadly school shooting, to discuss student-led mobilisation in the face of extreme challenge. When Friday’s attack happened, the US students were quick to reach out to their Christchurch peers. This is a testament to international education’s ability to foster meaningful and life-long connections.

  ENZ will continue to promote New Zealand internationally as an inclusive and welcoming study destination – why? Because international education changes hearts and minds.

  Kia kaha, Kia maia, Kia manawanui – be strong, be steadfast, be willing.

   

  Grant McPherson, Chief Executive of Education New Zealand

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

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• New Zealand experience grows global indigenous network

  A special bond forged through a Study Abroad programme, involving Vermont’s Champlain College and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), was marked by the gifting of a unique pare whakairo (carved doorway mantel) to the US College in September.

  Called Te Hononga (The Convergence), the pare whakairo was created by kaiwhakairo (Māori carver) Pahi O’Carroll over four weeks in residence on the Champlain campus. 

  The pare is unlike any other. It is carved from a wood native to the area – black walnut – and evokes values, beliefs and traditions common to both Māori and the indigenous people of Vermont, the Abenaki.

  The relationship between Champlain and AUT dates back five years, when New Zealand Honorary Consul and trustee of Champlain College, Dr George Burrill, first established a study abroad exchange programme between the two institutions. To date, over 100 students have participated.

  One of the highlights of American students’ time at AUT is the Noho Marae programme.

  “Every year students tell us how the Noho Marae programme has profoundly impacted them,” ENZ General Manager – International, Lisa Futschek, says. “It turns them into lifelong advocates for New Zealand, its education system and Māori culture.”

  Run by AUT Senior Lecturer in Māori and Indigenous Development, Jason King, the mini-course includes basic Te Reo Māori, Māori mythology, waiata (songs) and cultural customs. It includes with a noho marae (weekend-long marae experience). 

  King describes the course as “the base of a tree, from which branches and leaves grow”. 

  “The course puts indigenous goggles on students,” he says. “It opens them up to areas of discussion with their own indigenous people.

  “My ultimate aim is to connect us not only globally, but indigenously.”

  Thanks to their connection to Māori via AUT and the Noho Marae programme, Champlain College made a formal connection to their own indigenous people, the Abenaki tribe. A representative from the Abenaki was present at the unveiling of Te Hononga. 

  Many US students choose to keep in touch after they return home through the student-led Whānau Councils. These were first established in 2010 after students from Europe were so moved by their AUT marae experience that they set up their own group to maintain their connection to New Zealand and each other. There are now three Whānau Councils across Europe and the US actively supported by AUT.

  For the European council’s 10-year anniversary, members of group are planning to return to New Zealand – this time with their partners and children.

  “We tell them during the Noho Marae, after studying in New Zealand you are whānau for life,” King says.

• What’s new in IntelliLab

  ENZ’s Intelligence team has added new content to IntelliLab:

  • Visa dashboard for December 2017 (full year summary)
  • IVY – an interactive visa tool
  • Market factsheets (for China, India, Korea, Japan, Columbia, Vietnam)
  • International student Barometer survey results for university and ITP sectors
  • Updated country forecasts from The Economist Intelligence Unit

  IVY contains a wealth of visa information and will replace the 50-page monthly visa trends report (the last visa trends report was November 2017). The monthly visa summary dashboard will continue in its current form.

  IVY is updated monthly, so users will need to download a new copy each month to access the most up-to-date information. (Please note: IVY has a large file size, so some patience may be required while we explore ways to improve it.)

  Our interactive enrolments tool TED (The Enrolments Data) is being updated. You may notice revised student numbers when comparing student nationalities by New Zealand region – this is due to the large number of unfunded PTE and ELS students now being assigned to regions based on their provider. The top-line numbers, such as total number of students and students by country, remain unchanged.

  We appreciate any feedback you may have – please use the ‘contact us’ button on IntelliLab.

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• Letter from the CE: Celebrating our success

  Following our terrific success at the New Zealand Direct Marketing Awards, we have now had some international award successes.

  Our Director of Student Acquisition, Euan Howden, has won a Marketo Revvie Award for Fearless Marketerfor leading ENZ’s database marketing transformation, and our Communications team has won a prestigious Gold Quill Award for ENZ’s efforts to build a greater understanding of international education in New Zealand. 

  We’re in good company – being internationally benchmarked alongside global heavyweights.

  But this work has not happened in isolation. We owe it in large part to our collaboration with many representatives from across New Zealand’s international education industry. These awards are also a result of your much-valued ongoing support and assistance.

  We had a clear purpose behind our approach: to provide the best support we could to New Zealand's education sector. Importantly, this work is well-aligned with the goals of our International Education Strategy and is a great reflection of our commitment to achieving sustainable growth, delivering an excellent student experience and fostering global citizens.

  We want to continue to deliver value to the sector, and always welcome your feedback. I encourage education providers and regional partners to attend ENZ’s ongoing industry engagement events and workshops. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with our talented team, pick their brains and find out how we can help you in your efforts, from recruitment through to advocacy.

  I hope you’ll join me in congratulating our teams who led this work.

  On behalf of ENZ, we look forward to continuing to work together to make New Zealand a special study destination for students from all around the world.

  Grant McPherson

  ENZ Chief Executive