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.
Postal address
International Office
University of Otago
PO Box 56
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
Office address
International Office
Clocktower Building
University of Otago
Leith Street
Dunedin 9016
New Zealand
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Enquiries
Prospective student enquiries
Current students, students with offers, and all other enquiries
Email: international@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 479 7000
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Office sections
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
International Partnerships
- Matariki Network of Universities
- New Zealand Centre at Peking University
- Otago activity of the Auckland Confucius Institute
- Other international partnerships
Chriss Hamilton
International Partnerships Coordinator
Email international.partnerships@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 479 5651
Usual hours of work: Mon–Fri, 9am to 1pm
International Marketing and Recruitment
Email international.marketing@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 479 7000
The International Marketing and Recruitment 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
Megan Smith
Manager, International Marketing and Recruitment
Email megan.smith@otago.ac.nz
Room G09
Kate Davis
Team Leader - International Marketing
Email kate.davis@otago.ac.nz
Room G10
Gary Cao
Regional Market Manager – South-East Asia and New Zealand onshore
(Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei)
Email gary.cao@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.50
Lauren Hall
Regional Market Manager - The Americas, Europe and Japan
Email lauren.hall@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.50
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 and Middle East
Email victoria.mceniery@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.50
Joyce Zhang
Market Manager – Greater China and South Korea
Email china.rep@otago.ac.nz
Karlo Feliciano
International Marketing Coordinator
Email karlo.feliciano@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Hannah Nguyen
International Marketing Coordinator
Email hannah.nguyen@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Kylie Paterson
International Marketing Coordinator
Email kylie.paterson@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Nicky Richardson
International Marketing Coordinator
Email nicky.richardson@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
International Admissions
Prospective student enquiries
Current students, students with offers, and Otago staff email international.admissions@otago.ac.nz
International Student Services and Mobility
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
For after-hours emergency international student support: contact the Proctor’s Office / Campus Watch on 479 5000
Danielle Yamamoto Kerr
Manager International Student Services and Mobility
Email danielle.yamamotokerr@otago.ac.nz
Room G07
International Student Support
International Disabilities email international.disabilities@otago.ac.nz
Student Support email international.support@otago.ac.nz
Simone Freeman
Team Leader Student Support
Email simone.freeman@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Louisa Samson
Student Adviser
Email louisa.samson@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Gepke Schouten
Student Adviser
Email gepke.schouten@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Donna Scott
Student Adviser
Email donna.scott@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Claire Slocombe
Student Adviser
Email claire.slocombe@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
Student Exchange
Iby Virag
Exchange Adviser - Asia, Europe and Scandinavia
Email iby.virag@otago.ac.nz
Room G06
Celia Corteletti
Exchange Adviser - Americas, Australia, Ireland and United Kingdom
Email celia.corteletti@otago.ac.nz
Room G06
Compliance Services
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 11.00am - 3.30pm (hours temporarily reduced over the summer)
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
Team Leader - Compliance Services
Monday to Tuesday by appointment only. Please email.
Kathy Halliwell
Student Visa Coordinator
Room G01
Angelique Mawson
Compliance Services Officer
Room G04
