Library and Learning Services


Library Search

International Student Support - Hawke's Bay

Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand. There is a lot of support for International students while they are studying at EIT. On this page you will find key staff who provide support to International students. You will also find useful information about studying and living in New Zealand. Also, have a look at the Hawkes Bay Hack Pack.

It contains information on Meeting People, Volunteering, Faith Communities, Associations, Ethnic Groups, Useful Contacts and a list of things to do.


International Student Support Officer

Song is your support person for any questions or concerns you have about studying and living in New Zealand. All conversations are confidential so visit, email or phone Song if you need any support.  

 

Taylor

Song Sim

Contact Details:
Song Sim
Email | ssim@eit.ac.nz
Phone | 06 830 1437
Mobile | 027 446 9840  
(emergency after hours)

 

 

Location:
Building | Hetley (A Block)
Level | 3
Room | A309


International Academic Student Mentor

Heather is the academic mentor for international students studying at the Hawke's Bay campus. You will meet Heather at the start of the semester and she can help you throughout the year with any academic questions you may have. All conversations are confidential so visit, email or phone Heather if you need any support.  

 


Heather Brown

Contact Details:
Heather Brown
Email | hbrown@eit.ac.nz
Phone | (06) 830 1034

 

 

 

  • Academic mentoring
  • Learning support
  • English language management
  • Communicating with your tutor
  • Issues or challenges that may impact on your learning
  • Advice and connecting to the other support services

 

International Enrolment Office

Carena, Carina and Hannah are available to help International student with their enrolment enquiries. They provide support with the following:

  • Assistance with Student and Post-Study Work visa applications
  • Assistance with varying visa conditions
  • Enrolments
  • Re-enrolments
  • Assistance with updating any changed details (address, phone number etc.)
  • Assistance with insurance queries

 


Carena, Carina, and Hannah

Contact Details:
Carena Hunter
Email | chunter@eit.ac.nz
Phone | (06) 830 1252

Carina Hall
Email | cehall@eit.ac.nz
Phone | (06) 830 1436

Hannah Whitburn
Email | hwhitburn@eit.ac.nz
Phone | 830 1609

 


 

 

International Accommodation Co-ordinator

Sue is the International Homestay and Accommodation Coordinator. Sue is available to help with any homestay or accommodation queries you may have.

 

Sue Walker


Sue Walker

Contact Details:
Sue Walker
Email | swalker@eit.ac.nz
Phone | (06)830 1585

 

  • Homestays
  • Accommodation for International students