International Office Staff & Location
The International Office is located at the Northern end of the Registry (Clocktower) Building , building G5.02 on the campus map.
International Reception can be found on the Ground floor.
Postal address
International Office
University of Otago
PO Box 56
Dunedin
Tel + 64 3 479 8344
Fax + 64 3 479 8367
For general enquiries please contact us
Office sections
International Marketing & Liaison
Email international.marketing@otago.ac.nz
Tel 64 3 479 8344
The International Marketing and Liaison team is responsible for coordinating the promotion of the University overseas by:
- attending seminars and exhibitions overseas for the purposes of student recruitment.
- managing the production and distribution of International Student specific publications and materials.
- managing the relationship with overseas agents and representatives
Wayne Angus
International Marketing Manager
Tel 64 3 479 8361
Email wayne.angus@otago.ac.nz
Amy Rutherford
International Marketing Coordinator
North America & Europe
Tel 64 3 479 3942
Email amy.rutherford@otago.ac.nz
Victoria McEniery
International Marketing Coordinator
Asia
Tel 64 3 479 5006
Email victoria.mceniery@otago.ac.nz
Leah Cushen
Marketing Assistant
Tel 64 3 479 8703
Email: leah.cushen@otago.ac.nz
International Admissions
The International Admissions team enables students to make informed academic decisions by:
- explaining admission criteria and processes
- providing accurate course information
- assessing and interpreting academic credentials
- facilitating communication between students and academic departments
Contact the International Admissions team
Paula McLeod
International Admissions Manager
Tel 64 3 479 9774
Email paula.mcleod@otago.ac.nz
Claire Quested
International Admissions Coordinator
Tel 64 3 479 5697
Email: claire.quested@otago.ac.nz
Eddie Skillander
International Admissions Coordinator
Tel 64 3 479 4148
Email: eddie.skillander@otago.ac.nz
Liz Boyle
International Admissions Coordinator
Tel 64 3 479 6832
Email liz.boyle@otago.ac.nz
Kariss Cureatz
Administrative Assistant
Tel 64 3 479 8613
Email: kariss.cureatz@otago.ac.nz
Student International Services
Our team enables internationally mobile students to integrate into university study and promotes short-term international study opportunities by:
- providing briefing and orientation programmes
- facilitating integration into the university and wider community
- providing a focal point for special communication and support
- linking Otago students with overseas universities
- enabling students from overseas universities to study at Otago
- strengthening relationships with international partner institutions
Jason Cushen
Student International Services Manager
Tel 64 3 479 5670
Email jason.cushen@otago.ac.nz
International Student Support
International Disabilities email international.disabilities@otago.ac.nz
Student Support email international.support@otago.ac.nz
Rebecca Burnip
Student Advisor
Tel 64 3 479 5777
Email rebecca.burnip@otago.ac.nz
Debbie Price
Student Advisor
Tel 64 3 479 5921
Email debbie.price@otago.ac.nz
Jenna Lockhart
International Mentor Coordinator
Email international.mentor@otago.ac.nz
Student Exchange
Email exchange@otago.ac.nz
Celia Corteletti
Exchange Advisor - The Americas
Tel 64 3 479 5293
Email celia.corteletti@otago.ac.nz
Graeme France
Exchange Advisor - Western Europe
Tel 64 3 479 6835
Email: graeme.france@otago.ac.nz
Iby Virag
Exchange Advisor - Asia/Pacific, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe
Tel 64 3 479 5209
Email iby.virag@otago.ac.nz
International Student Services
Student Visa Email student.visa@otago.ac.nz
Insurance Email international.insurance@otago.ac.nz
US Financial Email us.financial.aid@otago.ac.nz
Kathy Halliwell
Student Visa Coordinator
Tel 64 3 479 8344
Email kathryn.halliwell@otago.ac.nz
Leonie Loeber
Insurance and US Financial Aid Administrator
Tel 64 3 479 8582
Email: leonie.loeber@otago.ac.nz
Anne Stansfield
Administrative Assistant
Tel 64 3 479 4186
Email anne.stansfield@otago.ac.nz
International Visits
The international Office is also responsible for coordinating programmes for international visitors to the Otago campus.
More information about arranging a visit can be found on our International and VIP visit guidelines page.
Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International)
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (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.
Professor Sarah Todd
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International)
Tel 64 3 479 8345
Email pvc.international@otago.ac.nz
Lynda McIver
Executive Assistant to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International)
Tel 64 3 479 8345
Email lynda.mciver@otago.ac.nz
Hellen Chuma
Office Secretary
Tel 64 3 479 9425
Email hellen.chuma@otago.ac.nz
Sandy McAndrew
International Relations Coordinator
Tel 64 3 479 5651
Email sandy.mcandrew@otago.ac.nz
Greg Lewis
Information Systems Officer
Tel 64 3 479 8481
Email greg.lewis@otago.ac.nz
