Jill Tanner-Lloyd, National Communications and Marketing Manager

e: jill.tanner-lloyd@ako.ac.nz

Visit Ako Aotearoa and find out more about what we do.

Ako Aotearoa – the National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence – promotes excellence in teaching that supports enhanced learner outcomes across the tertiary education sector. We do this by working closely with the teaching organisations and structures of the sector to achieve excellent and equitable learner success. We strive to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all our work and model this in our research, advocacy, professional development, relationship building and sector collaboration. Innovation is central to and sector-wide influence.

Being a respected thought leader for innovation drives us forward, as does advocating for diverse learners as partners and leaders in their education journey.

Visit My eQuals to find out more about how they can support you.

My eQuals is the official tertiary credentials digital platform for the higher education sector, students, and verifiers. It is a pan-pacific solution providing easy, secure access to certified, official qualification records for Australian and New Zealand universities and their learners.  

Visit PeoplePartners to find out more about how they can support you.

PeoplePartners is your trusted partner in Workforce Re-Engineering, helping you scale an efficient and profitable organization by combining global talent with cutting-edge AI and digitized processes. They are your Full Org Chart workforce partner, NOT just VAs—ensuring that every role is strategic and values-aligned.

PeoplePartners sets itself apart with a commitment to No Bench recruitment—every talent is selected to match your specific needs, avoiding random placements and ensuring a purposeful workforce strategy. The company also prioritises Non-Confidential Salary transparency, offering full visibility into what your global team earns, while maintaining ethical standards and trust.

By leveraging these uniques, PeoplePartners delivers a workforce solution that not only drives efficiency but also maximises profitability. So, whether you’re interested in value maximisation, boosting profitability, or preparing for an exit, PeoplePartners is your trusted partner for success.

Visit Ruckus CommScope to find out more about how they can support you.

RUCKUS Networks builds and delivers purpose-driven networks that perform in the tough environments of the industries we serve. RUCKUS delivers high-performance wireless LAN, wired LAN, IoT, assurance and security solutions that enable exceptional connection experiences for guests, students, residents, citizens and employees. Best-in-class hardware and AI-driven software reduce complexity and improve business outcomes for the world’s most demanding industries.

Website: Home – Host Families New Zealand

“Host Families NZ is a proudly Kiwi-owned company, established in 2010, that offers homestay placements with welcoming families for both young and mature students, as well as interns. We ensure that our students, whether domestic or international, live in a warm, comfortable, and safe family environment, making their stay enjoyable and worthwhile. We take pride in partnering with organisations that want to extend their warm welcome to students through our caring families. With a large network of homestays across the country, we are well-equipped to meet urgent needs and accommodate students with diverse requirements.
Our Mission Is Simple: To Connect International Students With Safe And Friendly Kiwi Families.”

Contact Name: Chris Moore

E-mail: chris.moore@publictrust.co.nz

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Website: ptnz.nz/fee-protect

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Website: Office Products, Stationery and Supplies Online | OfficeMax NZ

OfficeMax, we supply workplaces across New Zealand with technology, furniture, safety, PPE, cafe, education, packaging, cleaning, and hygiene products. We want to enable workplaces to create safe, flexible working and learning environments.

We’re dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of organisations and schools across the country with a diverse range of products and solutions. After 150 years our commitment to New Zealand is as strong as ever.

Wherever you are we have local Account Managers to look after you. We also have Category Experts to help you find the best solutions. Let’s get it done together!

In Education space:

Providing schools with the resources they need.

We have nearly 5 decades of experience providing New Zealand schools with the resources they need to educate our children.

In 2010, School Supplies joined OfficeMax to combine high levels of service and education know-how with OfficeMax’s national resources and global buying capabilities, bringing unmatched offerings to every level of education, from Early Childhood to Tertiary. Our extensive Back to School range and our dedicated team of Education Account Managers and Product Specialists can help you find everything you need for your school.

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Website: LANGUAGECERT 

LANGUAGECERT is a leading provider of language proficiency examinations, offering a range of English tests designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals, educational institutions, employers and governments worldwide.

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Website: Pipi Learning: Bespoke Online Training & Education | NZ eLearning

Pipi Learning is an awesome New Zealand eLearning company that creates bespoke interactive online learning modules for vocational education and training providers, businesses and charities. We create engaging and culturally responsive content that meets the needs of diverse learners, ensuring accessibility for neurodiverse, low-literacy, and multilingual participants. Our services have recently expanded to include curated content licencing and our brand new online store!

We work alongside our partners to create amazing content to empower learners by delivering high-quality, flexible, and innovative learning solutions.

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Website: Orbit Protect 

At Orbit Protect, we specialise in providing comprehensive insurance cover for international students, visitors on working holiday visas, seasonal workers, and other non-New Zealand residents. Our mission is simple: to give you peace of mind while you’re far from home.

We make claims easy and fast, and for international students, our OrbitPay Card allows direct payment at approved medical centres and pharmacies, so you don’t have to pay upfront and wait for a refund.

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Website: Top stories » Education NZ

Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is the government agency dedicated to helping New Zealand realise the social, cultural, and economic benefits of international education. Our role is to promote New Zealand as a high-quality education destination offering excellent education and students experiences and to encourage New Zealand students to study overseas.

With approximately 82 staff in 14 locations around the world, ENZ works closely with New Zealand’s diverse education sector which includes schools, English language providers, private training establishments, New Zealand Institute of Technology: Te Pūkenga, and universities. Internationally, we work with a range of education stakeholders, including government agencies and education providers to identify and encourage sustainable growth opportunities for New Zealand’s education sector.

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Website: Home | Tertiary Education Commission

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is a Crown agency that leads the government’s relationship with the tertiary education sector, invests government funding in tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and provides career information from education to employment.

We invest over $3 billion into tertiary education and supporting the tertiary and careers system. We ensure New Zealanders are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for lifelong success. We fund over 700 TEOs to provide thousands of courses to hundreds of thousands of learners. We also monitor the performance of TEOs and provide information and advice to the government about tertiary education.

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Website: Innovative Technology Solutions for NZ Businesses | Enform

At Enform, we are a team of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering tailored technology solutions that empower our clients to achieve their business goals. We don’t just see ourselves as vendors; we aim to build long-term partnerships grounded in mutual trust, transparency, and accountability. We understand that technology should be an asset, not a hindrance, to your business operations. That’s why our team is committed to guiding you towards technology solutions that enhance, rather than obstruct, your workflows. Our mission is to help you leverage technology to streamline your processes, boost efficiency, and reach your business objectives.

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Visit instant.org.nz to find out more or contact us on 0800 864 863.

Instant Education Solutions specialises in the development and provision of high-quality educational
resources and services, allowing you more time to focus on the needs of your ākonga/learners. With over 20
years’ experience in resource development, Instant is proud to provide resources to New Zealand Private
Training Establishments, other tertiary providers, and international clients. Instant is also the leading
provider of unit standard based educational resources for secondary schools and area schools in New
Zealand.

Instant Education Solutions is a subsidiary of Activate Education, a charitable education company that is
passionate about seeing lives changed through learning and enabling people to reach their potential.

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Visit SELMA SIS | Leading SMS in New Zealand to find out more

SELMA is New Zealand’s leading Student Management System, used by over 100 education providers and representing the majority of NZ’s private training sector. Now expanding into Australia, SELMA delivers compliance-driven efficiency through a seamlessly integrated platform. It streamlines regulatory compliance and reporting, automates workflows, and integrates with learning and finance systems. Backed by dedicated local support, SELMA empowers providers to focus on quality education.

SELMA is New Zealand’s leading Student Management System, used by over 100 education providers and representing the majority of NZ’s private training sector. Now expanding into Australia, SELMA delivers compliance-driven efficiency through a seamlessly integrated platform. It streamlines regulatory compliance and reporting, automates workflows, and integrates with learning and finance systems. Backed by dedicated local support, SELMA empowers providers to focus on quality education.

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Visit The LMS for Frontline Training & Compliance | Cloud Assess to find out more

Cloud Assess is the LMS built for practical, workforce-ready training. Trusted by PTEs, RTOs and workplaces across Australasia, Cloud Assess empowers organisations to create, deliver and manage training and assessment with ease. Purpose-built for vocational education, it streamlines admin, boosts efficiency and improves learner outcomes through powerful automation, real-time insights and mobile-first access. Stay audit-ready while focusing on what matters: engagement, quality and operational excellence—anytime, anywhere.

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Visit The New Zealand Qualifications Authority – NZQA to find out more

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) ensures that New Zealand qualifications and credentials are credible and robust. NZQA achieves this through:

• Stewardship of the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework;
• Management of the qualifications system;
• Quality assurance of tertiary education organisations (except universities);
• Quality assurance of assessment in schools and kura;
• Delivery of robust senior secondary-school-level assessment; and
• Work to support international qualifications recognition.

NZQA also supports providers to effectively implement the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (the Code).

To learn more please visit: wisenet.co or call us on 0800 543 070.

Wisenet exists to inspire education providers to shape a better world. We are the leading student management system that supports training organisations in New Zealand on their journey to success. With over 1,000 customers worldwide, and as the market leader in New Zealand, we provide the technology and expertise that training organisations need to empower their learners from enrolment to graduation.

To learn more please visit: www.temahiako.org.nz or call us on 0508 475 455

Te Mahi Ako | Championing Work-Based Learning in te ahumahi ā-rēhia

Te Mahi Ako is a private training establishment (PTE) dedicated to the people and professions within te ahumahi ā-rēhia—Aotearoa’s vibrant active recreation, leisure, and entertainment sectors. We specialise in work-based learning, partnering with organisations across the motu to deliver practical, flexible, and industry-relevant qualifications that strengthen both individual careers and community outcomes.

Rooted in our purpose—to enliven our Te Tiriti identity through ngā mahi ā te rēhia—we exist to empower learners from all walks of life. Our kaupapa is focused on reducing disparities and creating a more equitable Aotearoa through accessible education that celebrates cultural identity, values, and aspirations.

Whether supporting emerging talent or helping experienced professionals step up in their careers, Te Mahi Ako offers a pathway to build skills, gain recognised qualifications, and make a lasting impact—all while remaining connected to the workplace.

We are proud to provide leadership, training, advice, and connection—honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and championing the transformative power of ngā mahi ā te rēhia.

To learn more please visit: SUPAHUMAN AI 

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At SUPAHUMAN AI, we build intelligent automation for TEOs, complex and highly regulated industries—freeing smart people from tedious work.

Our team brings deep PhD-level expertise in AI and machine learning to design solutions purpose-built for the challenges of the PTE sector. From generating NZQA-aligned assessments to streamlining compliance workflows and delivering AI-powered student coaching assistants, we help education providers scale their impact without sacrificing quality or rigour. Through trusted partnerships with Google, AWS, Microsoft, and OpenAI – leveraging the best global technologies to deliver AI that’s ethical, secure, and fit for New Zealand’s regulatory and cultural context.