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
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
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 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
Hannah Nguyen
Team Leader – International Marketing
Email hannah.nguyen@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
Teri Higgins
Regional Market Manager - North America, Europe and Latin America
Email teri.higgins@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
Jasmine Chu
Business Development Manager – Pathway and English Language Centre
Email jasmine.chu@otago.ac.nz
Karlo Feliciano
International Marketing Coordinator
Email karlo.feliciano@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Kylie Paterson
International Marketing Coordinator
Email kylie.paterson@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Meg Hellyer
International Marketing Coordinator
Email meg.hellyer@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Alex Young
International Marketing Coordinator
Email alex.young@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
Philippa Keaney
International Marketing Projects Lead
Email philippa.keaney@otago.ac.nz
Room G10
International Admissions
Prospective student enquiries
Current students, students with offers, and Otago staff
Email international.admissions@otago.ac.nz
International Student Services
Our team enables internationally mobile students to integrate into university study by:
- Providing briefing and orientation programmes
- Facilitating integration into the university and wider community
- Providing a focal point for special communication and support
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
International Student Support
Student Support
Email international.support@otago.ac.nz
International Disabilities
Email international.disabilities@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
Daniel Bond
Student Adviser
Email daniel.bond@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
Sam Mehrtens
Student Adviser
Email sam.mehrtens@otago.ac.nz
Room G08
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
Kathy Halliwell
Student Visa Coordinator
Room G01
TBC
Compliance Services Officer
Room G04
International Mobility and Partnerships
The International Mobility and Partnerships team facilitates inbound and outbound student mobility and manages relationships with international partner institutions 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 partner institutions.
- Providing advice on matters relating to international partnerships, including proposals for new partnerships.
Celia Corteletti
Team Leader International Mobility and Partnerships
Exchange Adviser – Americas, Australia, Ireland and United Kingdom (until 11 July 2022)
Email celia.corteletti@otago.ac.nz
Room G06
Iby Virag
Exchange Adviser – Asia, Europe and Scandinavia
Email iby.virag@otago.ac.nz
Room G06
Chriss Hamilton
International Partnerships Coordinator
(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 Programmes Development Team
The International Programmes Development Team will support the Academic divisions and departments to design and develop new (or adapted) offshore pathway and articulation programmes for international students.
Susan Steer
International Programmes Development Manager
Email susan.steer@otago.ac.nz
