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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Tel +64 3 479 7000
Office address
International Office
Clocktower Building
University of Otago
Leith Street
Dunedin 9016
New Zealand
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Our people
Office of the Director International
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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
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International Marketing and Recruitment
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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
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Room G09
Hannah Nguyen
Team Leader – International Marketing (on parental leave until May 2025)
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Room G10
Sophia Taing
Team Leader - International Marketing
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Room G.10
Sarah Ewing
Regional Market Manager – Europe and South-East Asia
(Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei)
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Room 1.50
Agatha Kanakamuni
International Market Manager
(Indonesia/South-East Asia)
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Tam Le
Regional Market Manager – South-East Asia, Africa, and Pacific Islands
(Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Philippines)
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Room 1.50
Philippa Keaney
International Student Recruitment Co-ordinator
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Teri Higgins
Regional Market Manager - Americas
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Room 1.50
Victoria McEniery
Regional Market Manager – South Asia, Middle East and onshore New Zealand
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Room 1.50
Riddhi Khurana
Country Adviser - South Asia
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(Based offshore)
Rakesh Banerjee
International Student Recruitment Co-ordinator
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Room 1.50
Joyce Zhang
Senior Regional Manager
(Greater China and South Korea)
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(Based offshore)
Iris Ye
International Student Recruitment Co-ordinator
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Room 1.51
Jasmine Chu
Business Development Manager – Pathway and English Language Centre
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Kylie Paterson
International Marketing Co-ordinator
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Room 1.51
Meg Hellyer
International Marketing Co-ordinator
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Room 1.51
Meg Kennelly
International Marketing Co-ordinator
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Room G.10
Alba Suarez Garcia
International Marketing Coordinator
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International Admissions
Prospective student enquiries
Current students, students with offers, and Otago staff
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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
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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)
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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
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Simone Freeman
Team Leader International Student Support
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Room G08
Daniel Bond
International Student Advisor
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Room G08
Sam Mehrtens
International Student Adviser
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Room G08
Donna Scott
International Student Adviser
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Room G08
Claire Slocombe
International Student Adviser
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Room G08
Jill Spencer
International Student Adviser
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Room G08
Student Visa and Compliance Services
Key contacts (all international students):
Student Visa
Email [email protected]
Insurance
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US Financial
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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
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Room G05
Anna Hoek-Sims
Otago Global Exchange Adviser
(Asia-Pacific, Europe and Scandinavia)
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Room G06
Louisa Samson
Otago Global Exchange Adviser
(Australia, Americas, UK and Ireland)
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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:
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Ron Mitchell
International Programmes Development Manager
Room 2.01 Black/Sale House, 100 St David Street
Tel +64 3 479 9156
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Rachel Clucas
International Programmes Development Adviser
Room 2.03 Black/Sale House, 100 St David Street
Tel +64 3 479 5949
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Ben Levy
International Programmes Development Adviser
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Balazs Kiglics
International Programmes Development Adviser
Room 2.03 Black/Sale House, 100 St David Street
Tel +64 3 479 4047
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