New Zealand abroad
New Zealand has extensive and long-term international links through inter-governmental fora including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), and bilateral links (eg New Zealand/Malaysia and New Zealand/China Joint Working Groups).
Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's New Zealand Aid Programme, New Zealand targets much of its education aid to the Pacific region.
There is increasing interest from other nations in our education system innovations and New Zealanders work internationally to share, advise and give practical help to those nations wishing to reform their education systems.
This work ranges from teaching and curriculum development to national education strategies, building system capability and capacity, implementing reforms or establishing new institutions and projects.
New Zealand has flourishing international education partnerships, delivering customised solutions that contribute to transforming foreign economies and businesses. Its competitive advantage stems from widespread success across an array of specialist areas including aviation, biotechnology, education management and teacher education, agriculture and tourism and hospitality.
Through joint ventures, collaborative arrangements, offshore campuses and digital technology, New Zealand education providers assist overseas partners in improving the outcomes from their education systems. Examples are found in Vietnam, Oman, China, Bahrain, the United States
To discuss working together in education, contact should first be made with a representative of the New Zealand Embassy, Consulate or New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) office in your country.
Or you can contact:
New Zealand Ministry of Education
International Division
PO Box 1666, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand
Phone +64 4 463 2800
Email international.unit@minedu.govt.nz
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Education Sector
PO Box 2878, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand
Fax +64 4 816 8101
Email info@nzte.govt.nz (Please address enquiries to the Education Sector)