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United States to headline NZIEC as Country of Honour
ENZ has joined with the US Embassy in Wellington and US Consulate General in Auckland to bring about the partnership. It will see the US featured in a number of conference sessions as well as in the conference environs.
“The Country of Honour designation is another way in which we can bring the world to NZIEC,” says ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson.
“We’re delighted to be delivering this inaugural Country of Honour partnership. Conference delegates will benefit from the range of insights, experiences and connections that this collaboration will deliver.”
We are very excited about this partnership,” says US Chargé d'Affaires Candy Green. “Shared educational experience allows for the collaboration of bright, inquisitive minds from both sides of the Pacific. It ensures that the relationship between our two countries will continue to go from strength to strength.
“Bilateral student mobility between New Zealand and the United States continues to grow, and we’re proud to be able to highlight the many opportunities available with the support of Education New Zealand.”
Weta Workshop's Sir Richard Taylor took to the stage at NAFSA to talk New Zealand education.
America’s presence at NZIEC follows New Zealand’s star turn at this year’s NAFSA conference in Los Angeles. ENZ and the US Department of State announced a partnership to support more US students studying in New Zealand through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
Last year, almost 3,000 American students studied in New Zealand. Increasing numbers of Kiwis are also heading to the US for secondary and tertiary education – around 1,600 per year at last count.
The Country of Honour collaboration will see the US featured in a number of conference sessions, including a keynote address by Dr Esther Brimmer, a session on digital marketing by Mitch Gordon from Go Overseas, and a roundtable with nine US study abroad professionals. A number of other Americans will also be presenting in conference sessions during conference.
NZIEC delegates can also look forward to engaging with the team from the US Embassy and Consulate General at the US Lounge in the expo hall. Stay tuned for a few surprises along the way!
With well over half of the available places already sold, make sure you book your ticket for NZIEC soon. Register at www.nziec.co.nz/register
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Student wellbeing strategy launch
The new strategy aims to protect and enhance New Zealand’s reputation as a safe and welcoming study destination. It was officially launched at Ara on 13 June by Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith.
Hayley Shields, ENZ’s Director of Student Experience says the new strategy was the outcome of extensive consultation with the sector as well as with international students about what would make the most difference to them.
“Students that I spoke to at the launch were really pleased to see the new strategy, and to know that their wellbeing is considered so important for their student experience,” she said.
Ara Chief Executive Kay Giles together with Ara staff and international students, representatives of government agencies, Christchurch Educated, and the local community took part in the launch.
Development of the new strategy was led by the Ministry of Education.
Read the International Student Wellbeing Strategy.
Read Minister Goldsmith's announcement.
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Visa advice for international graduates
Catherine Albiston, Registrar of the IAA, says that any students seeking immigration advice about their options to stay in New Zealand following their studies must use an Immigration Adviser licensed by the IAA, or an exempt person such as a New Zealand lawyer.
“If students need personalised immigration help, it is important they only seek it from people who can legally give it,” says Catherine.
“Holding an immigration adviser licence means the individual has met competency standards and must be professional.”
The IAA’s register of licensed immigration advisers can be found here.
“Visa applicants need to be honest with Immigration New Zealand and declare any help received when completing a visa application form,” says Catherine.
“If applicants are not honest, the visa application may be declined and Immigration New Zealand may refuse future visa applications.”
For more information, visit the IAA’s website or email info@iaa.govt.nz.
Further visa information is available on the Immigration New Zealand website.
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The rise of services in our economy
Mr Holborow was commenting on a summary report prepared by MFAT of New Zealand’s goods and services trade for the year ended March 2017.
Over the last two years, New Zealand's total exports were up 5.2 per cent ($3.2 billion) – above the global average. But the real star was the services sector which grew 18 per cent ($3.4 billion), more than off-setting a $221 million (-0.5%) decline in goods exports over that period.
“The decline in the value of goods exports can be largely attributed to the declining value of dairy exports (down $1.3 billion from 2015),” the report says.
“Tourism and education travel services have more than compensated for this decline, bringing in an additional $1.8 billion and $916 million respectively over the past two years.
“Growth in the value of other goods exports, namely fruit and logs, also partially counteracted this decline.”
The report noted that New Zealand’s dairy exports have also “recovered somewhat” over the past (March ended) year, increasing for the first time since their peak in 2014.
Mr Holborow said in the face of the soft goods story, the “current glamour kids on the block in the services sector” should be acknowledged.
“The overall goods and services growth [New Zealand] achieved of 5% growth is driven off an 18% increase in services exports over the last two years (up $3.4 billion). This services growth is beginning to emerge as a trend.
“In the last 5 years our services exports, as a percentage of total exports, have increased from 26% to 31%. Today tourism accounts for 13% of our total exports, commercials services 7%, education 5%, air transport 3% and 'other' is 3%.”
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2016 ISB results: PTEs and ELPs
The ISB is a globally benchmarked survey for international students which measures their level of satisfaction across four major dimensions including their arrival experience, the support they receive from their education provider, the quality of education provided, and their living experience in country.
International Student Barometer – PTE sector
The 2016 PTE sector ISB survey had 2,909 participants, a significant increase over the 2,010 participants in 2014, and saw the overall satisfaction of participating international students from New Zealand PTEs increase by 1.8% from the 2014 survey to sit at 89.5%.
New Zealand PTEs significantly outperformed the global benchmark for private education providers globally, being 2.2% above the global overall student satisfaction benchmark of 87.3%.
Within the four major components of the survey, PTEs outperformed the global benchmark on each dimension:
New Zealand PTEs (n=2,909)
Global Benchmark (n=13,145)
Learning Overall
90.3%
87.7%
Living Overall
90.7%
88.8%
Support Overall
88.9%
88.5%
Arrival Overall
92.6%
91.3%
International Student Barometer – English Language Sector
The 2016 English Language sector ISB survey had 3,597 participants, a significant increase over the 1,990 participants in 2014, and saw the overall satisfaction of participating international students from New Zealand English Language providers decrease by 2.2% from the 2014 survey to sit at 86.7%.
New Zealand English Language providers underperformed the global benchmark for English Language providers globally, being 1.0% below the global overall student satisfaction benchmark of 87.7%.
Within the four major components of the survey, English Language Schools underperformed the global benchmark on each dimension:
New Zealand PTEs (n=3,519)
Global Benchmark (n=14,804)
Learning Overall
85.6%
87.5%
Living Overall
89.0%
90.0%
Support Overall
91.3%
91.9%
Arrival Overall
89.8%
90.6%
Each participating education provider in the ISB survey receives a customised report based on their own international student survey results provided to i-Graduate which details their performance in relation to other participants in New Zealand, and an overall global benchmark. Providers use these results to make informed decisions to enhance the international student experience and drive successful recruitment and marketing strategies.
ENZ, who funds the ISB survey, receives overall aggregate results for each education sector, but does not have access to individual provider results. ENZ works with sectors to ensure the experience of international students in New Zealand enhances our reputation as a high quality, safe, and welcoming education destination.
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Farewell to Alexandra Grace
ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said Alex’s tremendous contribution has helped ENZ become the organisation it is today, and made an enormous contribution to the China-New Zealand education relationship.
“The importance of government-to-government relationships with China can’t be stressed enough and Alex’s work has been instrumental in elevating how New Zealand education and ENZ are regarded in this key market.
“There are, no doubt, many people across the education, government and trade sectors – both in China and New Zealand – who value the great work that she has done.”
Alex has been with ENZ since its creation and has helped set up and develop its first China team.
She came on board as Counsellor (Education) in February 2011 and since January 2013 has concurrently held the position of Regional Director – Greater China for ENZ.
Alex’s skills as an international lawyer meant she brought a lot to her role. She has done much to strengthen ENZ’s engagement with the Chinese government and education providers over the last six years, achieving key international education milestones for both countries.
Achieved under Alex’s leadership was the signing of an arrangement to affirm and guide the existing Strategic Education Partnership between China and New Zealand, which recognised ENZ’s role in carrying the bilateral education relationship.
Another major milestone was the increased recognition for New Zealand private training establishments (PTEs) in China, which required close coordination between ENZ and NZQA and robust discussions with the Ministry of Education in China. Nine PTEs were added to the Chinese government’s study abroad website in 2014 after four years of negotiation.
The New Zealand – China Sister Schools programme and the New Zealand – China Vocational Education and Training Model Programme were also launched on her watch.
Alex said she felt much pride in the way that New Zealand's multifaceted relationship with China has both expanded and deepened over the last six and a half years.
“I have greatly valued the opportunity to work in support of New Zealand’s vibrant international education industry.
“The opportunity to work in and help shape a new government agency is not one that comes along very often, and provided me with new experiences and the chance to grow.
“I will maintain a keen interest in this sector.
“Kia kaha and Jia You!”
Alex finishes her term with ENZ on 23 June and will move to London with her family.
Adele Bryant, ENZ’s former Business Development Manager, Industry Development, will take on the Regional Director – Greater China and North Asia role, based in Beijing.
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Addressing trade barriers
Non-tariff barriers
Trade barriers such as government policies and regulations that favour local suppliers are called non-tariff barriers. Find out how ENZ and other government agencies can help reduce or prevent some of these barriers.
Red tape can push up costs
Non-tariff barriers are rules that make it costly or difficult to export to a particular market. You might experience these as ‘red tape, ‘roadblocks’ or ‘costs of doing business.’
The barriers can arise with any type of export from food to digital goods and education services.
Examples include:
- administrative procedures
- quantity restrictions (such as quotas)
- investment or foreign ownership restrictions
- price controls
- subsidies
- qualifications recognition
- product labelling requirements
- private standards
- technical regulations and standards.
Help available to break the barriers
ENZ and other government agencies can help with trade barriers. We may be able to reduce, resolve or even prevent them from happening. That might be by holding government to government discussions – where officials talk through the issues with overseas agencies. Or it might be through longer-term free trade agreement negotiations.
Some barriers can be cleared up quickly, but others can take years to resolve. It depends on their nature and the willingness of the foreign partner to sort them out. Some may never be resolved for reasons beyond New Zealand’s control.
Sometimes non-tariff barriers exist for good reasons – for example, regulations to protect public health or the environment. In those cases, foreign governments may agree that New Zealand’s regulations provide equivalent protection. Or they may improve their regulations so they meet their purpose without impeding free trade.
Who to contact
Education services
If you export education services, including teaching international students in New Zealand or overseas and face trade barriers such as licencing requirements, investment and foreign ownership restrictions or qualifications recognition contact, Education New Zealand.
Email | tradebarriers@enz.govt.nz
Website | Education New Zealand
Other agencies
Other types of exporters should contact the relevant New Zealand government agencies for help with non-tariff barriers.
Services and investment
If you are a service provider or investor and encounter barriers such as foreign equity caps, data storage requirements or procurement rules that are unfairly preventing you from exporting your services offshore, get in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) for assistance.
Phone | MFAT Exporter helpline 0800 824 605
Email | exports@mfat.govt.nz
Website | MFAT
Manufacturing
If you’re a manufacturer, and you’re facing regulatory restrictions on your exports such as standards, rules in selling to foreign governments, or other restrictions blocking you from exporting, contact the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Email | tradebarriers@mbie.govt.nz
Website | MBIE
Food and primary industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries can help primary industry exporters deal with barriers like arbitrary rules for food safety and standards, or animal welfare.
Phone | 0800 00 83 33 Email | exporterhelp@mpi.govt.nz
Website | MPI: Exporting
Trade barriers clearinghouse
For additional information on barriers to trade; for trade barriers not covered above; or you are unsure where to register your issue, the below site can help. Inquiries registered will be directed to the agency best able to assist.
Website | https://www.tradebarriers.govt.nz
Customs help
Customs can help with advice on a range of export issues including border clearance issues, tariff classification, and rules of origin. Contact New Zealand Customs
Email | export2fta@customs.govt.nz
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INZBC Summit 2017
Delegates from New Zealand and India will discuss opportunities in edu-tech in both countries using comprehensive insights from policy makers.
The one-day summit is being held at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland, on 4 August 2017.
INZBC has signed an MOU with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the largest and oldest business organisation in India. For the summit, FICCI is leading a delegation to New Zealand with representatives from Manipal University, NMIMS University, CV Raman College of Engineering and AISECT University.
Speakers include:
- CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange Institute, Ambarish Datta.
- Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Paul Goldsmith.
- Chairman of the FICCI Skills Committee & Chairman of Manipal Global Education, Mohandas Pai.
- Chairman of the FICCI Higher Education Committee & Vice Chancellor of NMIMS University, Mumbai, Dr Rajan Saxena.
- Chief Executive of Weltec and Whitireia, Chris Gosling.
Education New Zealand, along with Weltec and Whitireia, are strategic partners for the event.
To register, click here.
For further information, visit the INZBC website.
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Draft International Education Strategy released
A group of about 75 international students and staff, along with representatives of education providers and key local and central government agencies, were present at Auckland University of Technology last Friday where Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith officially launched the draft strategy.
The draft strategy sets out the government’s vision that international education will continue to contribute to a vibrant and prosperous New Zealand, and outlines the proposed actions the government will take to support a sustainable, high quality international education sector that delivers net benefits to New Zealand.
The draft strategy was developed with input from the wider sector, including an online survey and a series of workshops in 2016, to identify future challenges and opportunities. ENZ and the Ministry of Education are leading the strategy development. The draft strategy can be found here, alongside options for providing feedback, including an online survey, a series of workshops for the sector, and a session on the draft strategy during the NZIEC conference in August.
We welcome feedback on the draft strategy and the vision, goals and actions that it recommends. Consultation will close on 31 August 2017. The strategy will be finalised and an implementation plan developed for launch towards the end of the year.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in this work to date, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the draft strategy.
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New Zealand and the EU qualifications
To match the levels of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the European Commission have published the Comparative Analysis of the European Qualifications Framework and the New Zealand Qualifications Framework: Joint Technical Report.
The report raises the profile of NZQF qualifications in Europe and makes it easier to compare them to EU qualifications. This will support transparent and consistent recognition decisions by education providers and employers in New Zealand and amongst EU Member States. It will also make it easier for people to have their qualifications recognised for working and studying in each other’s countries.
Through the EQF, the comparability of levels and qualifications can be better understood. While the outcomes of the comparability process do not entitle any holder of a European or New Zealand qualification to claim automatic recognition, the report provides clear information to support qualifications recognition decisions.
This summary diagram shows how the levels of the NZQF and EQF compare to each other.
For more information, visit the NZQA website.
