International Support

Kiwi Adventures

SANITI in partnership with NMIT hosts a range of kiwi adventures throughout the year for NMIT international students, so you can meet fellow students and make new friends. These are a great chance to learn about 'Kiwi culture' and see what the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions have to offer. Check out upcoming events on the SANITI(external link) website

International Student get-togethers

On the first Wednesday of every month, International Students get together with support staff and community partners in the Nelson Campus Kōwhai Lounge - N Block over a free lunch.  Get-togethers also happen on the Marlborough campus. These gatherings are a great way to meet each other, find out about upcoming events, give feedback, and let us know what we can provide to best support you.

Cultural events

Would you like to see your cultural event celebrated and shared on campus, or help to get an event started? Talk with the Wellbeing Team to find out what is possible.

The Wellbeing Teams are in the library on the Nelson and Marlborough campuses.

Phone : 03 539 5068

Email: wellbeing@nmit.ac.nz

Use the online form to request support(external link)

The following guides provide concise information International Students need to be prepared for arrival and on arrival and while studying at NMIT.

International Student Guide 2024 - Pre-arrival Information(external link)

International Student Guide 2024 - On-arrival Information booklets(external link)

The International Enrolments team take care of all your enrolment needs. They will help you with course applications, enrolments, withdrawals, transfers and refunds, visa applications and arranging medical or travel insurance.

The International Enrolment Team are in A Block on the Nelson Campus

Phone : from outside NZ +6435469175, and from within NZ 0800422733

Email : international@nmit.ac.nz

International Student FAQ's (external link)

Rhys Frethey - International Pastoral Support Advisor

In addition to my recent experience supporting kaimahi mental health and wellbeing in workplaces throughout Te Tauihu, I have also worked in horticulture and construction.  Although my main focus is supporting international students, I'm also out and about working with trade and primary industry ākonga. I would love it if you popped into the Nelson library to say hi or catch up during my regular visits to the Marlborough, Woodbourne, and Richmond campuses.

Marianna Deynzer, BCom, MA(Hons), Wellbeing Support Advisor 

Malo e lei lei! I can help you reach your goals by providing pastoral care and wellbeing support. Sometimes, you may feel stuck and overwhelmed, but we can work together to get you in a good space. I run individual and group sessions and visit classes, sometimes with Franky, the wellbeing dog. I have studied multiple disciplines, which is useful when working with different ākonga in different courses.