International

The International Team is available to assist overseas students with academic and pastoral support including applications, consultation on academic records and qualification equivalence, interviews and enrolments, and accommodation and transport.

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

Meet the Team

Pam Simpson, International Pastoral Care Coordinator

Email the Team
Telephone: ++64 7 571 0190 ext. 5507 or 6721
MOBILE PHONE AVAILABLE 24-HOURS: ++64 27 554 4989

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

 Amy Garner, International Admissions Coordinator

Email the Team
Telephone: ++64 7 571 0190 ext. 5507 or 6721

Amy can help you with application/enrolment and visa application.

Peter Grant, International Manager

Email the Team
Telephone: ++64 7 571 0190

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

Brett Muir, International Liaison

Email the Team
Telephone: ++64 7 571 0190

Brett is our external liaison with agents and prospective students.

Abhishek Mehta, International Student Mentor

Email the Team
Telephone: ++64 7 571 0190

Abi is our link to international students and supports them throughout their journey of study here.

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Student Association (BOPPSA)

BOPPSA is a voluntary student body whose primary aim is to support students and act as an advocate for them 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 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 who'll be the 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 like the Polytechnic Council, 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.

Ako Awe

Ako Awe 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. Ako Awe provides help with things like essay writing, stress management, referencing, computing skills, maths, and much more.

Information Centre

The Information Centre staff can help you with information about programmes, making your best choice and your application.