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Private Training Establishment | New Zealand
International Student Prospectus 2018

                                         New Zealand Qualification Authority
                                           Category One Education Provider
Private Training Establishment | New Zealand International Student Prospectus 2018 - New Zealand Qualification Authority Category One Education ...
EmployNZ is a New Zealand Qualification Authority
    Category 1 Private Training Enterprise. We offer 4
    high quality Diploma level courses in Accounting,
    Management & Leadership, Advanced Project
    Management and Health Management.

    We are located in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with
    2 campuses in the city of Tauranga and the city of
    Rotorua. The Bay of Plenty is a an inspiring place to
    study and is home to some of New Zealand’s most
    spectacular beaches, lakes and mountains.

    We currently have around 180 domestic and
    International students and provide a modern and
    uncrowded learning environment.

    At EmployNZ we believe that becoming more
    employable should be the key driver of education. We
    commit to providing you with a high quality education
    which will result in a worthy qualification, and ultimately
    employment in your chosen field.

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    EmployNZ has been providing excellent education and employment outcomes for the
    past 17 years. Our International tutors are highly experienced and bring a real passion
    to helping you succeed every step of the way.

    Our International support team are super friendly and understand the unique
    challenges you face arriving and living in a new country. They are there to help with
    any issues you may have and to provide advice and support in any way. They will
    make the transition to a new culture an easy one for you.

                                                                                                 NEW
    Campus
    Our brand new purpose built training facility in Tauranga provides a comfortable
    learning environment and includes large students kitchen facilities, temperature
                                                                                                 FACILITIES
    controlled classrooms, free Wi-Fi, lifts for access and the latest teaching technologies.
    The Tauranga campus also has an espresso bar and hair stylist located in the same
    building.

    Our campuses are multi-cultural and include a mixture of international and domestic
    students, you will enjoy mixing with the locals (known as Kiwis) and practising your
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    English. Our campuses are located on the city fringe close to the CBD with many
    cafes, restaurants, gyms and libraries close by.
                                                                                                  NZQA
                                                                                                  CATAGORY

    Industry Connections
                                                                                                  ONE
    We have excellent community and business contacts meaning we can provide you
    with real world advice if you are looking for part time employment. We can also help
    setup on the job work-experience training, if this is required as part of your course.
    This will give you valuable real world experience working in a New Zealand business.

    Orientation                                                                                  WORK
    The first week of study at EmployNZ is orientation week. The international team will         PLACEMENT
    have a week of fun activities planned designed to help you to get to know the area
    and become familiar with living in New Zealand. All support services available will be
                                                                                                 TEAM
    covered again during this time.

    Accommodation
    We will organise 2 weeks FREE accommodation when you arrive. This will give you
    time to assess the other accommodation options available.
                                                                                                PLANNED
    Planned activities
                                                                                                ACTIVITIES
    The International team organise a FREE fun event or activity every month. This is a
    great way to see a different side of kiwi culture and have a good time with your
    class mates.

    Tauranga Business of the Year 2016
    EmployNZ won the 2016 Tauranga Business of the Year award and Social Enterprise
    award. The judges concluded “EmployNZ was a stand-out in all judging categories,              DIPLOMA
    their Employee / Customer satisfaction results exceeded 95%.”                                 LEVEL
                                                                                                  5, 6, 7
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Student Experience
    Pastoral Care                                                Free WiFi
    EmployNZ is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral           There is FREE WiFi available to students on both
    Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016.       campuses.
    This ensures we have comprehensive and effective
    support services for all our International Students.
                                                                 Learning Support
    It also ensures the information supplied to you is
                                                                 Our Tutors and Student Advisors are available to provide
    comprehensive, accurate and up to date. You can review
                                                                 support with academic requirements including writing
    the legal requirements of the Code of Practise by visiting
                                                                 assignments and studying for exams. They can also
    www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/Providers-and-partners/
                                                                 assist with computer and technical support.
    Code-of-Practice/2016-Code-pdfs/2016-Code-of-
    Practice-English.pdf
                                                                 Courses Available
    We provide a full range of support services to our
                                                                 EmployNZ offers 4 high quality Diploma level courses.
    international students. Everything from an Airport
                                                                 Each Diploma is based on leading edge research in
    pickup, assisting with enrolment, cultural awareness,
                                                                 business and effective management practices.
    help with accommodation, and any other personal
    assistance and advocacy you may need.                        • New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting)
                                                                   Level 5

    Career Planning and Employment                               • New Zealand Diploma in Business (Management &
    EmployNZ specialises in career planning and                    Leadership) Level 6
    pre-employment training. We run regular workshops on
    career development, CV / Resume development, how to          • New Zealand Diploma in Professional Management
    find work opportunities, and preparing for interviews. We      (advanced Project Management) Level 7
    have dedicated work brokers who know the local labour        • New Zealand Diploma in Health (Advanced Project
    market and are available to meet with you.                     Management) level 7

    English Language                                             Quality
    All courses at EmployNZ require an equivalent of IELTs       The New Zealand Qualification Authority awarded
    5.5 or above. We can organise extra English language         EmployNZ a Category One Education Provider status
    tuition and testing if required. It may take some time to    during an external evaluation review process in
    become a good English speaker, using conversational          2015. EmployNZ was judged to be Highly Confident
    (spoken) English may be different from what you have         in Educational Performance and Highly Confident in
    learnt prior to arrival. New Zealanders are generally        Capability in Self-Assessment.
    familiar with meeting and speaking with many non-
    English speakers, so don’t be concerned about asking         To view the report please visit http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/
    for assistance.                                              providers/details.do?providerId=739159001

                                                                 Semester Start Dates
                                                                 • 15th January 2018

                                                                 • 9th April 2018

                                                                 • 9th July 2018

                                                                 • 1st October 2018

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New Zealand                                                                                          Tauranga
    New Zealand is a clean green and safe country located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is              Population: 135,000
    known for its high standard of living and an exciting outdoor lifestyle. It has a pleasant
                                                                                                         Tauranga has the perfect combination of natural beauty, adventurous activities and economic prosperity. It has New
    temperate climate with a warm summer and milder winter.
                                                                                                         Zealand’s largest port (by volume) and has had the highest economic growth of any region in New Zealand in 2016.
    New Zealand is a diverse country with many cultures, the people living here are                      Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s most popular holiday spots and is only a 25 minute flight or 2.5 hour drive
    known for their easy going attitude and willingness to embrace different lifestyles                  from Auckland.
    and opinions. Sport is important to New Zealanders (also known as Kiwi’s), especially
                                                                                                         Major Industries: Horticulture, aquaculture, construction, tourism, robotics, cruise ships, education, marine science,
    Rugby, Cricket, Sailing and Netball. Kiwis are known for their innovative can do
                                                                                                         largest port in New Zealand and manufacturing.
    attitude.
                                                                                                         Things to do: Best beach in New Zealand 2016, swimming, surfing, dolphin watching, fishing, cycling, great cafes
    The excellent things about New Zealand is the wide range of things you are free to do,
                                                                                                         and restaurants, wineries, golf, natural spas, News Year’s Eve festival, jazz festival.
    from urban activities and shopping in the cities, excellent food and beverage, fantastic
    scenery and tourism activities, and exciting action packed adventures.

    Major Industries: exporting top quality produce, tourism and adventure, forestry,
    education, manufacturing and construction, and increasingly in film making, fashion &
                                                                                                         Rotorua
    design, information technology and gaming.                                                           Population: 65,000
    The main ethnic groups are English, Maori, Pasifika and Asian.                                       Rotorua is surrounded by lakes and native bush and has been consistently voted one of New Zealand’s most
                                                                                                         beautiful cities. International students have been coming to Rotorua for a number of years and are now part of the
    www.newzealand.com
                                                                                                         fabric of the city. Rotorua is known for Maori culture and geothermal activity and is a key tourist destination.

                                                                                                         Major Industries: Tourism, horticulture, education, forestry, agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, and engineering.
                                                                              SAFEST                     Things to do: Maori culture experiences, mountain biking, adventure tourism, forestry walks, natural spas and hot
                                                                              COUNTRY
                                                                              IN THE                     pools, golf, rafting, great cafes and restaurants.

                                                                              WORLD
                                                                              *2015 global peace index
                                                                                                         www.bayofplentynz.com

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New Zealand Diploma in Business                               Future study path:                                      New Zealand Diploma in Business                              Future study path
(Accounting)                                                  The New Zealand Diploma in Accounting (Level 6)
                                                              or the New Zealand Diploma in Management and
                                                                                                                      (Management & Leadership)                                    The Diploma in Professional Management
                                                                                                                                                                                   (Level 7), the Diploma in Business (Productivity
(Level 5) (120 Credits)                                       Leadership (Level 6).                                   (Level 6) (120 Credits)                                      and Sustainability) (Level 7) or other Level 7
                                                                                                                                                                                   Diplomas or Bachelor degrees.

Programme Objective                                           Possible Employment Outcomes                            Programme Objective
The objective of this programme is to provide                 Leads to employment as a…                               The objective of this programme is to develop the skills     Possible Employment Outcomes
introductory and work ready accounting and finance                                                                    and knowledge to manage and lead at an operational           Leads to employment as a…
                                                              Finance administrator, accounts assistant,
technician capabilities.                                                                                              level in diverse business environments, while
                                                              project accountant, inventory controller, accounts                                                                   Business development manager, production
                                                                                                                      demonstrating and leading a strong work ethic and
                                                              receivable / payable officer, sales or purchase                                                                      manager, operations manager, facilities manager,
                                                                                                                      professional conduct.
Programme Content                                             ledger administrator, payroll administrator in                                                                       planning and performance Manager, business
Programme content includes the fundamentals                   various business sectors.                                                                                            continuity manager, procurement manager, and
of marketing, business operations and resources,                                                                      Programme Content                                            customer service manager in various business
management professional development and practice,                                                                     Programme content includes business strategy,                sectors.
data processing and budgeting, financial statements                                                                   strategic management, managing innovation and
and decision making, and work-integrated accounting                                                                   change, facilitative management practice, business
project.                                                                                                              environment & financial planning, change project
                                                            Duration                     2 years when combined                                                                   Duration                      1 year (when enrolling
                                                                                                                      management & leadership.
                                                                                         with NZ diploma in                                                                                                    straight into this course)
Entry Criteria                                                                           Business (level 6)                                                                      Intake dates                  15 January 2018, 9th
Learners who have English as a second language must
                                                            Intake dates                 15 January 2018, 9th
                                                                                                                      Entry Criteria                                                                           April 2018, 9th July
have an International English Language Test System                                                                    Learners who have English as a second language must
                                                                                         April 2018, 9th July                                                                                                  2018, 1st October 2018
(IELTS) score of 5.5 with no individual band score lower                                                              have an International English Language Test System
                                                                                         2018, 1st October 2018                                                                  Fees                          $15,900 (for 1 year
than 5.0 in a single test event or equivalent current                                                                 (IELTS) score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower
NZQA approved English language level.                       Fees                         $24,500 (for 2 years –       than 5.5 in a single test event or equivalent current                                    level 6) Includes all
                                                                                         level 5 & Level 6)           NZQA approved English language level.                                                    tuition fees, application
                                                                                         Includes all tuition fees,                                                                                            fees and course costs
                                                                                         application fees and                                                                    IELTS minimum required        6.0
                                                                                         course costs
                                                                                                                                                                                 Campus                        Tauranga and Rotorua
                                                            IELTS minimum required       5.5
                                                            Campus                       Tauranga and Rotorua

Paper Summary                                                                                                         Paper Summary
Paper Code                    Title                                                Credits          Level             Paper Code                    Title                                               Credits           Level
NZDB 501                      Business Environment                                 15               5                 NZDB 601                      Business Strategy                                   15                6
NZDB 502                      Fundamentals of Marketing                            15               5                 NZDB 602                      Strategic Management                                15                6
NZDB 503                      Business Operations & Resources                      15               5                 NZDB 603                      Managing Innovation and Change for Strategic        15                6
NZDB 504                      Management Professional Development & Practice       15               5                                               Advantage

NZDB (ACTG) 507               Data Processing & Budgeting                          20               5                 NZDB 604                      Facilitative Management Practice                    15                6

NZDB (ACTG) 508               Financial Statements & Decision Making               20               5                 NZDB (M & L) 605              Business Environment & Financial Planning           20                6

NZDB (ACTG) 510               Work-Integrated Accounting Project                   20               5                 NZDB (M & L) 606              Change Project Management & Leadership              20                6
                                                                                                                      NZDB (M & L) 609              Work-Based / Simulation-Based Business Project      20                6

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Diploma in Professional                                           Future study path                                       Diploma in Health                                            Future study path
Management                                                        Post Graduate Certificates, Post Graduate
                                                                  Diplomas or Bachelor degrees in your area
                                                                                                                          (Advanced Applied Management)                                Post Graduate Certificates, Post Graduate
                                                                                                                                                                                       Diplomas or Bachelor degrees in your area
(Advanced Project Management)                                     of interest.                                            (Level 7) (120 Credits)                                      of interest.

(Level 7) (120 Credits)
                                                                  Possible Employment Outcomes                            Programme Objective                                          Possible Employment Outcomes
Programme Objective                                               Leads to employment as…                                 The objective of this programme is to develop                Leads to employment…
                                                                                                                          advanced professional level health sector managers
The objective of this programme is to develop highly              A Project Manager, Trainee Project Manager or                                                                        In the health sector as a Practice manager,
                                                                                                                          to effectively initiate and manage high quality health
effective project managers and leaders.                           Assistant Project Manager, Organisational Project                                                                    medical centre manager, team leader, supervisor,
                                                                                                                          programmes, projects and organisations.
                                                                  Manager, Project Leader, Field or Professional                                                                       trainee manager, or assistant manager. Also as
Programme Content                                                 Project Manager, Production Line                                                                                     a multi-disciplinary health practitioner, health
Programme content includes the study of management                Project Manager.                                        Programme Content:                                           service evaluator, operations manager, clinical
                                                                                                                          Programme content includes study of public health            leader or as a community health centre &
context issues in New Zealand business or social
                                                                                                                          issues in New Zealand, health sector governance and          community health manager.
sectors. It includes facilitative management,
                                                                                                                          planning, quality management systems and practices,
governance, quality management practices, budgeting
                                                                                                                          health related business studies, budgeting and finance,
and finance, project management, advanced                       Duration                     1 year                                                                                  Duration                     1 year
                                                                                                                          project management and communication and cultural
communication and team facilitation management,
                                                                Intake dates                 15 January 2018, 9th         skills. It also includes facilitative management, health   Intake dates                 15 January 2018, 9th
business or social sector productivity and sustainability,
                                                                                             April 2018, 9th July         audit and evaluation, change management and                                             April 2018, 9th July
audit and evaluation studies, change management, risk
                                                                                             2018, 1st October 2018       evaluative health research methods.                                                     2018, 1st October 2018
management and quadruple bottom-line sustainability.
                                                                Fees                         $18,800                                                                                 Fees                         $19,995

Entry Criteria:
                                                                                             Includes all tuition fees,   Entry Criteria                                                                          Includes all tuition fees,
                                                                                             application fees and         International learners who have achieved their                                          application fees and
International Learners who have achieved their
                                                                                             course costs                 qualifications in non-English speaking educational                                      course costs
qualifications in non-English speaking educational
                                                                IELTS minimum required       6.0                          settings must also provide evidence of having achieved     IELTS minimum required       6.0
settings must also provide evidence of having achieved
                                                                Campus                       Tauranga and Rotorua         an NZQA: IELTS Academic score of 6 or equivalent           Campus                       Tauranga and Rotorua
an: IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower
                                                                                                                          NZQA approved English language level.
than 5.5 in one test event or other parallel current NZQA
English language requirements.

Paper Summary                                                                                                             Paper Summary
Paper Code                     Title                                                   Credits          Level             Paper Code                    Title                                               Credits          Level
DPM 701                        Management Environmental Analysis and Theory            15               7                 DHM 601                       Public Health Issues                                15               6
DPM 702                        Advanced Facilitation Practice                          15               7                 DHM 701                       Health Sector Governance and Planning               15               7
DPM (APM) 708                  Project Planning, Legislation and Risk                  15               7                 DHM 702                       Quality Management: Policy to Practice              15               7
DPM (APM) 709                  Project Implementation                                  15               7                 DHM 703                       Health Business Studies                             15               7
DPM 705                        Advanced Facilitative Management Practice               15               7                 DHM 704                       Advanced Facilitative Management Practice           15               7
DPM 706                        Management Research and Evaluation Methods              15               7                 DHM 705                       Understanding Health Research Methods               15               7
DPM (APM) 802                  Advanced Project Management                             30               8                 DHM 706                       Health Project                                      15               7
                                                                                                                          DHM 707                       Health Evaluation Studies                           15               7

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Key Steps
                                                                                             q   Get study advice
                                                                                                 You can get advice about your study options and find out more about our programmes by talking to one of our
                                                                                                 recruitment advisers (email int@employnz.co.nz) or using an approved EmployNZ recruitment agent in your
                                                                                                 home-country visit employnz.co.nz/international/agents

                                                                                             q   Apply online
                                                                                                 Apply to study online at employnz.co.nz/international/enrol - For more details download the student handbook
                                                                                                 at employnz.co.nz/international/handbook

                                                                                             q   Check the entry requirements
                                                                                                 As an international student you need to meet academic and English language entry requirements for our
                                                                                                 programmes. Check pages 15 – 16 of the student handbook to find out more.
                                                                                                 Contact us at int@employnz.co.nz if you need more details.

                                                                                             q   Receiving an offer
                                                                                                 You will need to fill in an application form (available from your local agent or downloaded from employnz/
                                                                                                 international/applicationform). If you are successful you will receive an offer of place. The offer of place may
                                                                                                 be a formal offer (no other information is required), or a conditional offer (more information is required). We
                                                                                                 will let you know what further information is required.

     Planning for Study at EmployNZ                                                          q   Accept your offer – pay your first year’s tuition fees
                                                                                                 To formally accept your offer of place to study at EmployNZ you will need to pay your first years tuition fees.
     Before you leave your home country make sure you have visited our website                   To find out how to pay your fees online or by another method go to
     www.employnz.co.nz/international and have contacted us with any questions at                employnz/international/tuitionfees/payment
     international@employnz.co.nz

     The Student handbook available on the website includes all the information you will     q   Apply for your student visa
                                                                                                 Once you have paid your fees you can use the receipt and offer of place letter from EmployNZ to apply to
     need including immigration requirements, visa requirements, insurance requirements,         Immigration New Zealand for your student visa. You can find out more about visa options and how to apply at
     arrival information, support services, and important policies including fees and            immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa
     refunds etc. Please make sure you have read and understood the student handbook.

     Start planning for studying in New Zealand early. The list opposite has the key steps   q   Prepare to come to New Zealand
                                                                                                 To ensure you arrive in New Zealand with everything you need to complete your enrolment at EmployNZ, and
     to take.                                                                                    to settle into living in New Zealand, make sure you read the student handbook available at
                                                                                                 employnz.co.nz/international/handbook and go to the pre-departure section of our website
                                                                                                 employnz.co.nz/international/predeparture This has more information on what you will need to complete
                                                                                                 enrolment when you arrive.
                                                                                                 *Please make sure you organise your travel and medical insurance before you leave.

                                                                                             q   Enrolment on campus
                                                                                                 When you arrive on campus our international team will help you to complete you enrolment, you will need to
                                                                                                 have the following documentation ready. Student visa, travel and medical insurance (in English), passport,
                                                                                                 confirmation of funds.

                                                                                             q   Arriving in New Zealand
                                                                                                 Our international team will collect you from the Tauranga or Rotorua airport or bus station. They will take
                                                                                                 you to your accommodation and go through the orientation section of the student handbook with you. This
                                                                                                 includes all the information you need to help you settle in with EmployNZ.

                                                                                             q   International orientation
                                                                                                 The first week will include several orientation workshops and events. The international team will confirm these
                                                                                                 with you when you arrive.

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Accident Insurance                                          What Not to Bring
                                                                                                 The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides        Do not bring any food or plant items (dead or alive) into
                                                                                                 insurance for accidents for temporary visitors to New       New Zealand. All passengers must fill out a Passenger
                                                                                                 Zealand, however you may be required to pay for             Arrival Card when they arrive in New Zealand, if you
                                                                                                 some or all medical or related costs in the event of an     have any questions, ask the advice of the airline crew or
                                                                                                 accident. Visit www.acc.co.nz for more details.             Auckland Airport Staff.

                                                                                                 English Language and Academic                               New Zealand Climate
                                                                                                 Requirements                                                The climate in the Bay of Plenty is temperate, ranging
                                                                                                 The minimum English language requirements for study         from 20 – 30 degrees in the summer months down to
                                                                                                 at EmployNZ is an IELTs score of 6 (academic). You will     5 – 15 degrees during winter. Prepare for cold nights
                                                                                                 need to provide evidence of your academic record when       during winter, it can go down to zero degrees.
                                                                                                 you fill in the application form.                           The warmest months are December, January, February
                                                                                                                                                             and March, the colder months are in winter June, July
                                                                                                                                                             and August. You will need a range of clothes suitable for
                                                                                                 Employment in New Zealand                                   both warmer and colder weather.
                                                                                                 You are entitled to work part-time while you study
                                                                                                 in New Zealand, however conditions do apply, visit
     Preparing to Travel to New Zealand                                                          nzstudywork.immigration.govt.nz to learn more. In           Living Costs / Preparing Financially
                                                                                                                                                             It is important you are financially prepared for living
                                                                                                 most cases EmployNZ will be able to provide assistance
                                                                                                 for you to find part time work. We also run regular         in New Zealand. When you apply for your visa you
     Student Visa                                                                                                                                            will need to prove you have a minimum of $1250 NZD
                                                                                                 workshops on Employment skills, including CV or
     Any person planning to study in New Zealand for longer than 12 weeks will need to                                                                       available for each month of study. Your largest living
                                                                                                 Resume development, preparing for interviews and
     apply for a student visa. Once you have received a letter of offer from EmployNZ visit                                                                  cost will be the cost of accommodation, however you
                                                                                                 finding work experience.
     immigration,govt.nz for details and forms on how to apply. Once your application has                                                                    will be required to pay for other living costs like power,
     been approved by immigration New Zealand you will be sent an approval in principle          Once you successfully complete a qualification in New       telephone, food, activities and entertainment.
     (AIP) letter. You will then need to pay your first year tuition fees to EmployNZ, details   Zealand, you may be eligible for a Post Study Work Visa.
     on how to do this is listed at employnz/international/payment.co.nz. Once the fees          This is valid for a maximum of 12 months after you have
     have been received EmployNZ will email you or the agent a confirmation of payment           completed your qualification. Once you have found a
     receipt. The payment receipt will be used to support your visa application. Your local      job you can also apply for a further visa under the Study
     agent or EmployNZ will assist with the visa application process.                            to Work Visa. This is valid for up to 2 – 3 years. Check
                                                                                                 eligibility criteria for both types of visa at
     Travel and Medical Insurance                                                                nzstudywork.immigration.govt.nz.

     International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance       To be eligible for a Post Study Work Visa you must;
     while studying in New Zealand. This is a legal requirement under the New Zealand
     Ministry of Education Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.     • Have successfully completed a qualification in New
     If you are applying to study at EmployNZ you will automatically have medical and              Zealand that would qualify for points under the Skilled
     travel insurance purchased for you through Southern Cross Health Care,                        Migrant Category
     www.scti.co.nz/ispublic/premiums.aspx - the cost will be included as part of you
                                                                                                 • Apply no later than three months after the end date of
     course fees. You may be able to opt out of this option if you prefer to organize
                                                                                                   the Student’s visa for that qualification.
     insurance yourself, please contact us to discuss first.
                                                                                                 • Provide evidence of a minimum NZ$5000 (subject to
                                                                                                   change) available to cover costs of living during for
                                                                                                   each year of your stay in New Zealand.

                                                                                                 • Visit nzstudywork.immigration.govt.nz to learn about
                                                                                                   study work options and the Skilled Migrant Category.

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Arriving in New Zealand
     Orientation                                                 Airport Pickup
     Student orientation is held during the first week of        International students will arrive at the Auckland
     the term (the date will be confirmed on the letter of       International Airport. From there you will need to catch
     offer). The International team will show you around         a connecting flight or bus to Tauranga or Rotorua.
     the campus and around the City as well as introducing       EmployNZ will arrange an airport pickup from the
     you to all the right people. There will be fun activities   Rotorua or Tauranga airport or bus station. Please make
     organised for you and your class mates as well as           sure you contact us through the EmployNZ website to
     induction workshops.                                        confirm when you are due to arrive. Once you arrive
                                                                 one of the International team will welcome you to the
     During orientation you will learn about:
                                                                 campus and provide you with all the information
     • EmployNZ services and facilities                          you need.

     • EmployNZ rules & policies
                                                                 Money
     • Immigration regulations about your student visa           We suggest you use traveller’s cheques to cover your
                                                                 initial expenses and travel with only a small amount of
     • Information about banking in New Zealand
                                                                 cash. You can can change currency at the airport.
     • Information about tax and the IRD (Inland Revenue
       Department)                                               How to Apply
     • Accommodation options                                     Please check the course start date and apply at least
                                                                 two months prior. We are open for applications anytime
     • Introduction to local settlement support services
                                                                 through the year.
     • City tour and important places to know
                                                                 Applications can be made in person with your local
     • Employment options                                        EmployNZ agent. They will provide all the information
                                                                 you need about the course available at EmployNZ,
     To complete your enrolment remember to bring your
                                                                 the benefits of studying at EmployNZ, the application
     passport, visa, EmployNZ letter of offer and original
                                                                 process, visas and insurances.
     academic documents to your first orientation day.
                                                                 Alternatively you can apply online by going to the
                                                                 EmployNZ website. You can email our international
     Accommodation
                                                                 team at international@employnz.co.nz or apply online
     EmployNZ will organise 2 weeks free accommodation
                                                                 at employnz.co.nz/international/apply
     when you arrive. This will give you time to assess
     the other accommodation options available. We will
     provide information and the best options to find fulltime
     accommodation. Often a homestay is the best option as       Where to find Info
     this will allow you to live in a family environment which
     can help you adjust to the different language, food         Information on EmployNZ International policies
     and culture. The homestay fee (NZ $180 - $240 week)         and procedures can be found in the International
     often includes your own room, most meals, power and         Student Pre-departure Handbook. This includes fees
     sometimes internet access.                                  & refund policies, withdrawal policy, visa applications,
                                                                 immigration policies, insurance, health & safety policies,
     Another option is to rent a room in a house or apartment    attendance and academic requirements, grievance
     (flatting), this option means you will probably be living   procedures and transfers. The handbook is available
     with other students, and will be responsible for all your   from your EmployNZ agent or at the EmployNZ website
     living costs and organising everything you need. It         employnz.co.nz/international/predeparture.
     may take some time to find a suitable house to live in,
     although the international team at EmployNZ will help       General information on studying in New Zealand can be
     you as much as possible. Flatting will generally cost       found at www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz
     around NZ $100 - $150 weekly.
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www.employnz.co.nz/international
international@employnz.co.nz
+64 7 577 0177
PO Box 44, 7th Ave box lobby, Tauranga, 3110, NZ
94 2nd Ave, Tauranga Central, New Zealand

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