Robert Stevens, CHIEF EXECUTIVE
In 2003 Robert returned to New Zealand from Australia to take up the appointment of Chief Executive of Education New Zealand. Between 2000 and 2003, Robert was employed by the Australian Commonwealth/Federal Government where he worked as a Director within the International Group of the Australian Federal Department of Education, Science and Training (AEI, the Australian Government’s international education network). Prior to moving to Australia, Robert was employed for five years as the International Manager of the New Zealand Ministry of Education, where he was responsible for handling all aspects of the Ministry's formal international engagement. Prior to joining the Ministry, Robert was employed as Executive Assistant to Hon John Luxton, Associate Minister of Education, Minister of Commerce and Minister of Housing; and employed as a Researcher in the Parliamentary Research Unit of the New Zealand House of Representatives.

Robert has a Master in Public Policy Degree from Victoria University of Wellington and the Australian National University and a Bachelor of Science from Victoria University of Wellington.

EMAIL: robert.stevens@educationnz.org.nz

Stuart Boag, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Stuart started out down on the farm in Canterbury, but about ten years ago traded the sheepdog for a suit and moved into marketing and project development, mainly on a contract basis. Moving to Wellington in 1997, Stuart has worked with a range of clients in areas as diverse as sports promotion, regional development, transport and defence.

Stuart has been involved in governance in both the school and tertiary sector, and was project manager for the successful schools IT empowerment NetDay initiative. In 1999, Stuart spent a year in the Beehive as an advisor to the then Minister of Education. Stuart joined the Education New Zealand team at the start of 2003.

Stuart is responsible for ENZ's overall marketing and communications activity, including media and public relations.

EMAIL: stuart.boag@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 917 0539

Kathy Phillips, INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME MANAGER
Before joining ENZ Kathy Phillips was involved in the organisational management of UCOL's international department as well as offshore marketing. Prior to that she was responsible for the management of admissions into the Massey University English Language Centre Programmes. Before becoming involved with the international education industry, Kathy's background was in sales, marketing and administration in production environments and the health sector.

Kathy is responsible for the management of current, as well as the development of future, work programmes for the Export Education Levy and Export Education Innovation Programmes (in consultation with industry representatives and stakeholders).

EMAIL: kathy.phillips@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 917 0535

Sarah Cox, STRATEGIC PROMOTIONS MANAGER
Sarah joined the Education New Zealand team in 2001, previously she taught English in Fukuoka, Japan and worked for the Ministry of Education in Wellington.  Sarah's qualifications include a Trinity College of London TESOL Certificate, Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) and Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.

Sarah is responsible for the management of ENZ’s marketing activities including the PACE marketing programme, generic promotional activities and the industry’s ‘New Zealand Educated’ brand. Sarah also oversees the Work Plans of the offshore NZTE education staff. 

EMAIL: sarah.cox@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 917 0538

Camilla Swan, SCHOLARSHIPS MANAGER
Camilla Swan came to ENZ after working in the Scholarships offices of NZVCC and Victoria University of Wellington. Before becoming involved with scholarships administration she was employed by AMP Financial Services in their customer service division. Camilla holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Auckland in Spanish and Italian.

She is responsible for all administration of ENZ Scholarships, which currently includes:
• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
• New Zealand International Undergraduate Fees Scholarships
• New Zealand Postgraduate Study Abroad Awards
• New Zealand Undergraduate Study Abroad Awards

The administration includes:
• Correspondence with interested parties
• Coordination of applications
• Selection meetings
• Pastoral care

EMAIL: camilla.swan@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 917 0872

Glennys Gwynne, FINANCE AND OFFICE MANAGER
Glennys has extensive experience in private sector office management and is responsible for delivering the scheduled programme of administrative activities and providing administrative support within the organisation.

• PA to the Chief Executive
• Secretary to the Board of Trustees
• Debtor's queries, reconciliations
• Creditor's queries
• Refunds and reimbursements
• General enquiries

EMAIL: glennys.gwynne@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 917 0532

Michelle Waitzman, COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Michelle joined the team at ENZ in July 2008. Originally from Canada, Michelle worked in television production there for over 15 years. After migrating to New Zealand in 2005, she changed career paths to writing and communications.

Her writing portfolio includes two non-fiction books, and contributions to magazines, websites, blogs, textbooks and more.

Michelle will be supplying content for ENZ’s websites, blogs, publications, media releases, newsletters and anything else that requires a few well-chosen words.

EMAIL: michelle.waitzman@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 917 0871

Vince Warnock, WEBSITE MANAGER
Vince is ENZ's resident web guru and has been with Education New Zealand since October 2007.

Vince is responsible for all the Education New Zealand websites, including:

• www.educationnz.org.nz
• www.newzealandeducated.com

Vince can assist with all your website related enquiries, including how to get a profile on www.newzealandeducated.com

EMAIL: vince.warnock@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 917 0873

Laurette Farr, PROJECT MANAGER
Laurette has been working at ENZ since Dec 2005 shorlty after returning from Osaka, Japan after a 7 year stay, during which time she owned and managed her own English School.

She holds a Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Tourism from Otago University.

Laurette is responsible for various PACE marketing activities, including offshore promotional events and inbound agent visits for a number of markets such as India, Malaysia and Japan. Laurette has attended a number of offshore fairs, which has helped broaden her knowledge of the activities and markets.

Laurette is also responsibile for the organisational work for NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual conference that the New Zealand universities attend.

EMAIL: laurette.farr@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 917 0870

Rahael Tharmatheva, PROJECT COORDINATOR
After completing her studies at Victoria University of Wellington, Rahael worked at the ExxonMobil Head office in Wellington in which she was the Team Leader of the Fuels Pricing Department covering New Zealand and Australia.

Rahael is responsible for the organisation and implementation of inbound agent visits and offshore Educational Fairs and Seminars as part of the PACE marketing plan.

EMAIL: rahael.tharmatheva@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 917 0536

Kimberley Wynbergen, FRONTLINE ADMINISTRATOR
Kimberley joined Education New Zealand in February 2007, after spending 2 years studying Digital Media.

As well as Reception and Telephonist duties, Kimberley is responsible for the Annual Industry Conference, sending Study in New Zealand publications, as well as providing support to the Marketing, Scholarships and Accounts teams, and is able to help with general enquiries, both via email and telephone. Kimberley is responsible for updating the ENZ database and for mailouts from ENZ, including E-News.

EMAIL: kimberley.wynbergen@educationnz.org.nz
PHONE: +64 4 472 0788 (Main Line)