The International Office at the University of Otago is located in the north end of the Clocktower building.
Enter through the main entrance on the Leith River side of the building and ask the staff at reception for directions.
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Email international@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 479 7000
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International Office
Clocktower Building
University of Otago
Leith Street
Dunedin 9016
New Zealand
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Our people
Office of the Director International
Email director.international@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 479 7629
The Director International is responsible for the overall direction of International Office and for overseeing the implementation of the University's international development strategies and linkages with institutions world-wide.
Jason Cushen
Director International
Vicki van Rooyen
Executive Assistant to the Director International
Kellie Bain
International Visits Specialist
Email kellie.bain@otago.ac.nz
International Marketing and Recruitment
Email international.marketing@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 479 7000
The International Marketing and Recruitment team promotes and develops the international profile of the University and contributes to the internationalisation of the University by managing:
- Marketing strategy and recruitment of international students from a diverse range of countries, across all levels and subjects of study
- Strategic international partner relationship management, including Business Development opportunities (e.g. articulation agreements, Study Abroad partnerships, scholarship organisations, international education agents)
- Integrated marketing and communication strategy for international students, including seminars, exhibitions and events; student ambassador programme; social/ digital campaigns; content and publications
Megan Smith
Manager, International Marketing and Recruitment
Email megan.smith@otago.ac.nz
Room G09
Hannah Nguyen
Team Leader – International Marketing (on parental leave until May 2025)
Email hannah.nguyen@otago.ac.nz
Room G10
Sophia Taing
Team Leader - International Marketing
Email sophia.taing@otago.ac.nz
Room G.10
Sarah Ewing
Regional Market Manager – Europe and South-East Asia
(Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei)
Email sarah.ewing@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.50
Teri Higgins
Regional Market Manager - Americas (on parental leave until November 2024)
Room 1.50
Alba Suarez Garcia
Regional Market Manager – Americas
Email alba.suarez@otago.ac.nz
Tam Le
Regional Market Manager – South-East Asia, Africa, and Pacific Islands
(Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Philippines)
Email tam.le@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.50
Victoria McEniery
Regional Market Manager – South Asia, Middle East and onshore New Zealand
Email victoria.mceniery@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.50
Joyce Zhang
Market Manager – Greater China and South Korea
Email joyce.zhang@otago.ac.nz
(Based offshore)
Riddhi Khurana
Country Adviser - South Asia
Email riddhi.khurana@otago.ac.nz
(Based offshore)
Jasmine Chu
Business Development Manager – Pathway and English Language Centre
Email jasmine.chu@otago.ac.nz
Jo Hall
International Marketing Co-ordinator
Email jo.hall@otago.ac.nz
Room G.10
Kylie Paterson
International Marketing Co-ordinator
Email kylie.paterson@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Meg Hellyer
International Marketing Co-ordinator
Email meg.hellyer@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Meg Kennelly
International Marketing Co-ordinator
Email meg.kennelly@otago.ac.nz
Room G.10
Iris Ye
International Student Recruitment Co-ordinator
Email iris.ye@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Philippa Keaney
International Student Recruitment Co-ordinator
Email philippa.keaney@otago.ac.nz
Rakesh Banerjee
International Student Recruitment Co-ordinator
Email rakesh.banerjee@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.50
International Admissions
Prospective student enquiries
Current students, students with offers, and Otago staff
Email international.admissions@otago.ac.nz
International Student Services
The International Student Services team provides extra support to meet the specific needs of the University's international students and enable successful student experiences.
Services and support include:
- Enrolment and orientation support for all international students
- Student visa information and support
- Insurance and US Financial Aid (eligible students only)
- Drop-in sessions and appointments with International Student Advisers
- Engagement activities and community events
- Welfare support and pastoral care
- Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
For after-hours emergency international student support: contact the Proctor's Office / Campus Watch on 479 5000
Danielle Yamamoto Kerr
Manager International Student Services
Email danielle.yamamotokerr@otago.ac.nz
Room G07
Chriss Hamilton
International Partnerships Co-ordinator
(Matariki Network of Universities; New Zealand Centre at Peking University; Otago activity of the Auckland Confucius Institute; other international partnerships)
Email international.partnerships@otago.ac.nz
Room G06
Usual hours of work: Mon–Fri, 9am–1pm
International Student Support
In-person, virtual and email support for all New Zealand-based and online international students.
Student Support
Email international-support@otago.ac.nz
Simone Freeman
Team Leader International Student Support
Email simone.freeman@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Chelsea McRae
International Student Adviser
Email chelsea.mcrae@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Sam Mehrtens
International Student Adviser
Email sam.mehrtens@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Donna Scott
International Student Adviser
Email donna.scott@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Claire Slocombe
International Student Adviser
Email claire.slocombe@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Jill Spencer
International Student Adviser
Email jill.spencer@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Student Visa and Compliance Services
Key contacts (all international students):
Student Visa
Email student.visa@otago.ac.nz
Insurance
Email international.insurance@otago.ac.nz
US Financial
Email us.financial.aid@otago.ac.nz
Anna McLachlan
International Compliance and USFA Specialist
Kathy Halliwell
Student Visa and International Compliance Specialist
Room G01
Dinah Dunavan
International Compliance Services Officer
Room G01
Otago Global
The Otago Global office facilitates inbound and outbound mobility by:
- Enabling Otago students to study overseas (Otago Global Student Exchange).
- Connecting with students from partner institutions and facilitating their application to study at Otago on exchange.
- Managing relationships with international exchange partner institutions.
- Providing advice on matters relating to international partnerships, including proposals for new Student Exchange Agreements.
- Managing student and staff mobility under the Erasmus+ agreements.
Celia Corteletti
Team Leader Otago Global
Email celia.corteletti@otago.ac.nz
Room G05
Anna Hoek-Sims
Otago Global Exchange Adviser
(Asia-Pacific, Europe and Scandinavia)
Email anna.hoek-sims@otago.ac.nz
Room G06
Louisa Samson
Otago Global Exchange Adviser
(Australia, Americas, UK and Ireland)
Email louisa.samson@otago.ac.nz
Room G06
International Programmes Development Team
The International Programmes Development Team supports Academic divisions and departments to design and develop new (or adapted) offshore pathway and articulation programmes for international students and coordinates with International Partners to develop Inbound Short Course Programmes in New Zealand.
Please direct enquiries about Inbound Programmes to:
Email inbound.programmes@otago.ac.nz
Ron Mitchell
International Programmes Development Manager
Room 2.01 Black/Sale House, 100 St David Street
Tel +64 3 479 9156
Email ron.mitchell@otago.ac.nz
Rachel Clucas
International Programmes Development Adviser
Room 2.03 Black/Sale House, 100 St David Street
Tel +64 3 479 5949
Email rachel.clucas@otago.ac.nz
Ben Levy
International Programmes Development Adviser
Email ben.levy@otago.ac.nz
Balazs Kiglics
International Programmes Development Adviser
Room 2.03 Black/Sale House, 100 St David Street
Tel +64 3 479 4047
Email balazs.kiglics@otago.ac.nz