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  • From the CE: An amazing adventure

    With less than 50 days left in 2023, many of you will be preparing to wrap up this current year. For many it means farewelling some of their international students who have completed their study experiences. For others it is a moment of reflection on how far new learners have come since arriving on our shores at the start of the year. For everyone, while looking forward to a summer of well-deserved rest and relaxation, preparations for the beginning of the new year will also be well underway.  

    Looking across the whole sector I cannot stress enough how important these preparations are in maintaining the momentum of the past 12 months. With, I’m told, close to 60,000 international student enrolments (up from the low of 40,000 students in 2022), we have collectively made significant progress in a very short time. However, now is not the time to rest on our laurels. As we finish this year, the effort that is made now will certainly lead to further success in 2024.  

    Here at ENZ, alongside our sector partners, we have been very active in market putting New Zealand in front of agents, parents, and prospective students across the globe. Fairs in Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam spring to mind. The new brand campaign is in the market. It is a positive, upbeat, high-energy picture of what you get from a New Zealand education. It builds on the awareness created by I AM NEW while focusing on what makes us different. As international education campaigns go, it is very different, and that is a good thing. 

    Alongside this work, we are busy preparing for the announcement of the new Minister. This has involved the preparation of briefing papers that will be shared with the new Minister once they take up their office.  While we are awaiting instructions which will come in the form of the Minister’s Letter of Expectation and the introductions that will take place in due course, we do know that international education will be a focus of the new government. This is especially in the areas of international connectivity and economic development.  

    Change and opportunity are ever-present for everyone living and working in international education, it is something we all understand and embrace. 

    Many of you will be aware that this is my last week at ENZ following my decision to leave after almost 12 years steering this waka. I have been with ENZ since its inception and have seen many major achievements and milestones. While getting stuff done is always important, for me the pleasure and the reward has been the many talented and passionate people I have met and worked with. The collective desire to transform the lives of learners, our communities and at the end of the day Aotearoa New Zealand, sees them doing incredible things day in and day out. This is what saw our industry through the most challenging times our sector has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This strength and bravery will see our industry continue to rebuild and thrive; of that I have no doubt.  

    It has been an amazing adventure championing a New Zealand education. Thank you. 

    Ngā mihi nui 

    Grant McPherson 

  • Skills Lab

    Skills Lab has been retired.

    To help you build your capability to grow your international education business, please find a list of resources and tools available to New Zealand businesses. 

    If you have any questions, please contact ENZ’s Sector Engagement Team here.

  • Marketing toolkits

    On this page are links to a number of toolkits that you may find helpful as you look to market your education institution to international students. 

    Also, included are some toolkits to help you raise the profile and benefits of international education here in New Zealand. 

    Digital Boost

    This is a free self-directed online learning platform, packed with short videos, live events and expert advice to help you grow your business and thrive in today's digital world. https://digitalboost.business.govt.nz/s/?language=en_NZ

    NZ Story Toolkit

    On this website, you will find free resources including images, footage, brand videos, infographics, presentations, research and how-to-guides to promote New Zealand offshore. New Zealand Story | New Zealand Story Group (nzstory.govt.nz)

    Social Licence Toolkit

    Check out ENZ's communications toolkit that helps you tell stories about the benefits of international education to New Zealanders. The significant impacts of COVID-19 mean international education needs increased public support to rebuild and recover, so it can help our country to do the same. By using unified messaging and telling shared stories, we can create a new international education story that captures the hearts and minds of the New Zealand public. Communicating the benefits of international education - toolkit | ENZ IntelliLab

    Brand Lab

    The ENZ Brand Lab is a rich source of images, videos and other marketing tools to help our industry partners promote New Zealand education. Home | Education NZ Brand Lab | The ENZ Brand Lab

  • Intelligence

    On this page are links to a number of websites that host 

    IntelliLab

    This is ENZ's intelligence hub for international education providers and hosts the latest information on student numbers and trends, market information, industry valuations, research, and insights on recent developments, to help industry make informed decisions. Home | ENZ IntelliLab

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Market reports

    In these market reports you will find the latest market intelligence from New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. MFAT Market Intelligence Reports | New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

    New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

    On this website, are market guides and events to support businesses with their export journey. NZTE helps New Zealand businesses grow in international markets

     

  • International Business

    On this page are links to websites that have useful information to support businesses as they head overseas to international markets. 

    Business.govt.nz

    For tools and expert advice from government and industry, this website is designed to help businesses save time and succeed. Home — business.govt.nz

    New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

    On this website, are market guides and events to support businesses with their export journey. NZTE helps New Zealand businesses grow in international markets

     

  • Sign up to the Immigration New Zealand International Education email

    People working with the international education sector can sign up to receive emails from Immigration New Zealand with information and updates on international education and immigration matters. 

    These emails are aimed at education providers and offshore agents acting for students but may be of interest to others involved with the international education sector. 

    Subscribe to updates & newsletters | Immigration New Zealand 

  • Smart waste management idea sees students take out top spot in KIWI Challenge Indonesia finals

    The theme was “Reforming Indonesia’s mobility and smart cities using AI technology”. This year’s initiative hosted 59 teams from across 37 schools for a total of 269 student participants, the highest ever at the KIWI Challenge.  

    The groups were required to submit video entries to a judging panel made up of AUT academics and ENZ representatives, who reviewed the submissions and selected finalists. Participants received mentoring from a New Zealand university academic through the process and took part in workshops to refine their business plans. They were given a taste of New Zealand’s learning environment along the way and built an understanding of our tertiary education offering for future planning.  

    The participating academic was Dr Taghreed Hikmet from AUT, a Senior Lecturer in International Business, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship who has expertise in smart cities and is passionate about mentoring and inspiring young future leaders. 

    The finals were held on Saturday 25th November, where six shortlisted teams from across Indonesia presented their ideas to a panel of judges made up of Dr Hikmet (AUT), Ben Burrowes (ENZ’s Regional Director, Asia), and Indonesia Embassy staff (representing Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), Hira Trisnoputri.  

    UniSadhuGuna International College took first place with their ‘Greenlight’ business idea, a smart waste management enterprise which aims to create a sustainable waste management system that actively involves households, businesses, and the government. UniSadhuGuna International College received a voucher worth 10,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah for winning the competition.  

    Winners! The team from UniSadhuGuna international College took out first place with their ‘Greenlight’ business idea.

    Dr Hikmet reflected on the KIWI Challenge warmly. “It has been truly rewarding, observing the outstanding progress and growth in the finalists' projects, presentations, and overall confidence.  

    "It was a privilege to engage with high school students across Indonesia, contributing to the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit fostered by the competition. Excitement brews within me for the potential of future collaborations and initiatives,” Dr Hikmet concluded.  

    Following the finals, Ben Burrowes and Dr Taghreed Hikmet participated in an Instagram Live session with KOMPAS TV, the leading media network in Indonesia. This Instagram Live generated a total of 3.4k views and the highest number of people watching online was 348. You can watch the Instagram Live here: Part 1 and Part 2.  

  • Welcome to New Zealand scholarship winner announced

    This year’s Welcome to New Zealand scholarship marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and New Zealand. Each year these scholarships are used as an opportunity to promote New Zealand as a study destination and showcase the global connections between New Zealand and Germany through education. The scholarships are aimed at students who are interested in spending a semester abroad or studying for a full degree (bachelor’s or master’s) at a New Zealand university or Te Pūkenga. The scholarship covers part or the entire tuition fees.  

    Each year, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao awards one scholarship of €8,000 and six scholarships of €2,500. This year, we received 352 applications and the seven award winners were selected last month, representing a diverse range of study areas.   

    The winner of the main €8,000 scholarship is Felix Herold, who is currently studying Historical Linguistics and Spanish at the Friedrich- Schiller University Jena. Felix has a keen interest te reo Māori and Pacific languages. He will start his semester abroad in April 2024 at Victoria University of Wellington.  

     New Zealand is an attractive destination for German students looking for a high-quality education and an unbeatable student lifestyle abroad. The latest student visa numbers indicate a strong recovery in the number of German students heading to New Zealand for university study. A high level of interest was also seen recently at the GOstralia!-GOmerica! Down Under & USA Fair in Stuttgart, where ENZ joined NZ universities to engage with prospective students. The EAIE Conference, one of the largest international education events in the world, was held in Rotterdam this September and proved a great opportunity for all eight New Zealand universities and Te Pūkenga to connect with key stakeholders and partners from across Europe. There is a positive outlook with growing numbers of students from Europe choosing to study in New Zealand and opportunities for diversification in areas such as Scandinavia.  

    Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the scholarship options available for study in New Zealand, can visit our scholarships page here - Scholarships in New Zealand: Find a scholarship | Study with New Zealand. 

     We look forward to welcoming Felix and the other scholarship winners to New Zealand next year. 

  • Summer in Aotearoa New Zealand – Explore, have fun and stay safe!

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is supporting students to explore New Zealand this summer with an emphasis on staying safe during their holiday break.  

    NauMai NZ has dedicated pages on outdoor safety,  water safety, road safety and the New Zealand climate, supporting students to prepare for their activities over the summer. NauMai NZ also has information on the cities and regions of New Zealand, along with recommendations of things to do and see and how to get there. 

    ENZ reminds students to keep themselves safe from scams. If students have lost money in a scam or have been the victim of an online scam where threats have been made against them, they can contact the NZ Police who are here to help. Phone 105 or report online. 

    Summer is a great opportunity to take a break from study and find time to relax and explore our beautiful country. There is plenty to see and do in New Zealand but students can also take steps to stay safe, wherever they are and whatever they are doing. NauMai NZ is here to help them. 

    Happy summer holidays! 

  • ENZ calls for funding proposals for New Zealand-China research partnerships

    Funding proposals are due by 1 March 2024. Download the New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund 2024 Guidance and Call for Proposals and the Proposal Form.  Send your completed proposal as a PDF, and any questions, to china@enz.govt.nz.  


    The New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund 2024 offers funding of up to NZD 20,000-30,000 including GST for each partnership project, with the call for proposals open until 1 March 2024.     

    The fund supports new or existing research partnerships between New Zealand and Chinese universities. There are usually three universities involved – two from China and one from New Zealand. 

    The Tripartite Partnership Fund, administered by ENZ, has a pool of up to NZD 100,000 in 2024 for research partnerships in the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and applied sciences. Designed to encourage strategic academic relationships, the fund focuses on fostering relationships and the development of the partnership rather than funding the research itself. 

    The Tripartite Partnership Fund is a key piece of education cooperation between New Zealand and China. Projects under the fund have enjoyed a high level of visibility and attention in both New Zealand and China. For example, the Tripartite Partnership and its projects were highlighted during the visit to New Zealand by China’s Minister of Education H.E. Huai Jinpeng in August 2023.  

    Lisa Futschek, General Manager International, is encouraged by the interim reports of the current Tripartite Partnership Fund recipients and their accounts of travel to China to reconnect and work with their partners this year following the pandemic.  

    “It is great to see the reciprocal exchanges between New Zealand and Chinese research partners thriving with mobility between the partners leading to promising research outputs,” Ms Futschek said. 

    Established in 2005, the Tripartite Research Partnership is a valued part of the New Zealand – China bilateral education relationship and we welcome proposals from researchers to join the growing list of funding recipients. 

    Funding proposals are due by 1 March 2024. Download the New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund 2024 Guidance and Call for Proposals and the Proposal Form.  Send your completed proposal as a PDF, and any questions, to china@enz.govt.nz.  

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