Contact the Code of Practice team

Dot Bach - Code Manager
The Manager, Code of Practice plays a key role in managing New Zealand’s reputation as a provider of quality education to international students, providing strategic oversight, planning, leadership, organisation and coordination to ensure the effective operation of the mandatory Code of Practice. The Code sets minimum standards for the care and support of international students in all schools and tertiary institutions, both state and private.

Phone 09 632 9511
Email dot.bach@minedu.govt.nz [no spam]

Denise Laing - Advisory Officer
As the Advisory Officer for the Code of Practice Unit, Denise provides full administrative support to the team, and is often the first port of call for queries to the Code Office.

Phone 09 632 9513
Email denise.laing@minedu.govt.nz [no spam]

Anne Young - Senior Code Advisor (Tertiary)
Anne assists tertiary education providers with meeting Code requirements and answers queries related to case specific difficulties involving the pastoral care of international students.

Phone 09 632 9436
Email anne.young@minedu.govt.nz [no spam]

Richard Kittelty - Senior Code Advisor (Schools)
Richard assists schools with meeting Code requirements and answers queries related to case specific difficulties involving the pastoral care of international students.

Phone 09 632 9481
Email richard.kittelty@minedu.govt.nz [no spam]

Rodger Alexander - Senior Code Advisor (Schools)
Rodger assists schools with meeting Code requirements and answers queries related to case specific difficulties involving the pastoral care of international students.

Phone 03 378 7894
Email rodger.alexander@minedu.govt.nz [no spam]