Contact & Support

Meet:

Ketan Maggon - India:
"Pam arranged me meetings and told me what to expect and who to see if I had a problem." Read more

International Student Team

The International Student team is available to assist students from overseas with academic and pastoral support.

The team can assist with applications, consultation on academic records and qualification equivalence, interviews and enrolments, as well as accommodation and transport.

The team also organises regular social events to give students opportunities to meet and socialise.

Meet the Team

International Coordinator

Pam Simpson
Email: international@boppoly.ac.nz.
Telephone: ++64 7 544 0920 ext. 5507 or 6721
MOBILE PHONE AVAILABLE 24-HOURS: ++64 27 554 4989

Pam can help you with application/enrolment, pastoral care, visa application and homestay.
 

International Manager

Cintia Verran
Email: cintia.verran@boppoly.ac.nz.
Telephone: ++64 7 544 0920

You'll meet Cinta at recruitment fairs and promotions in your home country, and she also deals with agent contracts.
 

International Development Consultant

Russell Langton
Email: russell.langton@boppoly.ac.nz.
Telephone: ++64 7 544 0920

Russell is responsible for institutional partnerships and tailored programmes.
 

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Student Association

BOPPSA is a voluntary student body whose primary aim is to support students and act as an advocate for students within the polytechnic system. During the year if you or your class have any queries or concerns regarding your course, tutor, or any polytechnic services – come to us for support. We can guide you through the maze of polytechnic procedures and make sure that your voice is heard.

A BOPPSA representative will come to your class at the beginning of the year to let you know about us. Following that your tutor will help you select a class representative; they will be our contact person for your class.

BOPPSA executives meet regularly with polytechnic management to voice student views, ideas and concerns. We also provide representation on polytechnic groups such as the Polytechnic Council and Academic Board and school forums.

Please phone for availability on either campus (leave a message):

• Windermere - ext. 6620
• Bongard - ext. 5584

Students can also leave written messages for BOPPSA in our green mailboxes situated in the Education Development Centre and Student Worx at both campuses. Alternatively you can e-mail us on student.council@boppoly.ac.nz. All messages will be replied to.

Advocacy

We aim to help you when problems occur and assist you in knowing and exercising your rights. We do three things on a personal and private basis:

• We listen to the problem.
• We assist you with advice on the options you have.
• We offer you support.

For more information and/or assistance on the advocacy service, please contact a Student Council Representative or the Student Worx Team. Students can contact BOPPSA by phone (leave a message): Windermere ext. 6620 Bongard ext. 5584.

Kahurangi Student Services

Kahurangi Student Services provides a range of high quality, friendly and free services. The team can make your tertiary experience a more positive one — no one can guarantee your success, but improving and enhancing your academic skills can make your studies easier. Kahurangi Learning Worx provides help with e.g. essay writing, stress management, referencing, computing skills, maths, and much more. Find out more from the Kahurangi website.

Information Centre

The Information Centre staff can help you with information about programmes, making your best choice and your application. Find out more from the Information Centre website.