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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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• 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

  

   

   

   

   

   

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• International student employment: overcoming barriers

  The panel, chaired by ENZ’s Director Student Experience, Hayley Shields, featured a diverse and informed range of views from

  • Brett Berquist, Director International at the University of Auckland
  • Dr Cate Gribble, Senior Research Analyst at the University of Auckland
  • James Koo, former international student and founder and CEO of Niesh, a free student discounts app
  • Paul Hickey, Managing Director at SpeakData
  • Charan Mohan, former international student and now Business Intelligence Analyst at SpeakData.

  Dr Cate Gribble talked about the need to raise awareness of the benefits to businesses of employing international students to counter employer concerns around the challenges of international student employees, including perceptions they won’t fit culturally, their English will be limited or that their visa situation will make paperwork too challenging. Students also find their international work experience in their home country is not always valued here, and employers often require New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents.

  Brett Berquist added that we need to counter the perception that international students will not stick around.

  “The reality is that all students, both domestic and international, are equally mobile. Employers need to stop thinking Kiwis make employees for life, and that international students are a flight risk.”

  James Koo said the lack of transparency around these concerns is a challenge for international students. As a result, many international students end up sending a generic CV and cover letter to any and all available jobs, too discouraged to spend time tailoring their CVs to each role.

  James also noted that student expectations can sometimes be unrealistic, and some students expect to work in large, prestigious companies whereas most New Zealand companies are SMEs – which he noted can actually offer more opportunities and experiences for students and recent graduates.

  SpeakData’s Paul Hickey then talked about his experience  hiring international students, such as fellow panellist Charan Mohan. While Charan clearly had the hard skills required for his company, Paul needed to be convinced of his soft skills, which he calls being ‘Kiwi-ready.’

  “Often, international students come into interviews and talk solely about their studies and qualifications when actually, we’re just as interested in hearing about their interests outside of work.

  “That social aspect plays a big part – sharing a story about kayaking in Taupo at the weekend or going to an All Blacks game is an easy way to connect with Kiwi employers.”

  Paul also talked about the need to work with institutions to create a pipeline of talent.

  “Employers often take a short-term view and hire people ‘just in time’ rather than looking ahead, whereas if you expect to have 10 new positions available in two years’ time, why not try to establish a pipeline for talent through local institutions who can connect you with new graduates with relevant skills?”

  Panellists also agreed that having internships and work experience in education programmes will also help international students get into the job market when they graduate.

  Brett concluded that while all these approaches can reduce barriers, ultimately, a strategy is required – supported by data that is already available in reports such as the Ministry of Education’s ‘Moving Places’, ENZ’s Beyond the Economic and Immigration New Zealand data.

  It is an ongoing discussion that will continue to be in the spotlight in New Zealand as the industry works to meet international student expectations of global employability.

• Nadja