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
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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 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
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
Amy Blair
International Marketing Co-ordinator
Email amy.blair@otago.ac.nz
Room 1.51
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
Claudia Carruthers
International Marketing Co-ordinator
Email claudia.carruthers@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
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
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
Daniel Bond
International Student Adviser
Email daniel.bond@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
Sam Mehrtens
International Student Adviser
Email sam.mehrtens@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
International Mobility and Partnerships
The International Mobility and Partnerships team facilitates inbound and outbound student 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 partnerships.
Celia Corteletti
Team Leader International Mobility and Partnerships
Exchange Adviser for Australia and Tūrangawaewae, Pōkai Whenua, Indigenous Exchange
Email celia.corteletti@otago.ac.nz
Room G06
Louisa Samson
Exchange Adviser - Americas, UK and Ireland
Email louisa.samson@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 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 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.
Susan Steer
International Programmes Development Manager
Room: G01, Corporate Records Office (224 Hanover Street)
Tel +64 3 479 5216
Email susan.steer@otago.ac.nz
Rachel Clucas
International Programmes Development Adviser
Room: G09, Corporate Records Office (224 Hanover Street)
Tel +64 3 479 5949
Email rachel.clucas@otago.ac.nz
Lydia Drew
International Programmes Development Adviser
Room: G09, Corporate Records Office (224 Hanover Street)
Tel +64 3 479 5299
Email lydia.drew@otago.ac.nz
Ben Levy
International Programmes Development Adviser
Email ben.levy@otago.ac.nz
