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The Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA) was formed as a result of the school sector Strategic Roadmap development process.

SIEBA’s purpose is to provide leadership, increased business capability, greater collaboration and stronger representation for international education in New Zealand schools. As the peak body for schools, we play a key role in supporting consistent growth in quality, professionalism and value in international education.

Our Vision

SIEBA will be the leading partner for New Zealand schools to build capability for the advancement of international education.

Our Mission

SIEBA’s mission is to provide services to Lead, Connect and Grow international education for the school sector.

Our Core Values

SIEBA’s core values reflect our culture and provide an important basis to measure our success.  SIEBA’s core values are: integrity, equity, sharing, responsiveness, innovation, advancement and internationalisation.

Trust and reliability are two key elements of organisational integrity that will enhance the reputation of SIEBA. Sustainable business relationships are built on trust and when members and customers trust SIEBA, they will be confident in our ability to be honest, fair, respectful and do what is promised. SIEBA is concerned with its reputation because reputation is connected to the service that SIEBA provides. The stronger SIEBA’s reputation, the better it serves its members and achieves its vision. Demonstrating integrity through building trust and a strong reputation is a fundamental core value for SIEBA and its representatives.
SIEBA is committed to ensuring that the interests of all members are represented fairly and without favour. SIEBA membership provides the right of equity to each and every member regardless of the type of school, number of international students or where in New Zealand the school is located.
SIEBA believes that New Zealand schools offer unmatched value and benefit to students seeking international education. Our educational options appeal to a range of customers and regions of the world. SIEBA and its members will be committed to further nurture the New Zealand Schools Brand and promote the benefits of each member school to the global marketplace.
Sharing is a fundamental requirement for SIEBA and its members. We believe that in an organisation such as SIEBA, sharing is a critical link between current practice and growth. Sharing will ensure mutual benefits to members and must be the end product from collaboration and partnerships.
SIEBA is a service-focused organisation. SIEBA recognises that in order to provide quality products and services, it must canvas the needs and requirements of members. Responses to members, government agencies and external parties will be prompt, respectful, confidential when required, and well researched. Responses will instil confidence and trust in members seeking support and advice and will contribute to building a strong reputation.
To be innovative is to seek continual improvement and to be constantly open to new methods and approaches. Innovation requires an openness of mind, a willingness to search for solutions and most of all, innovation requires commitment to a vision. The drive to innovate for the school sector is required of all those representing SIEBA.

Our Team

Adi Alderson
Programme Business Manager – Student Placements

Angeli Lomas
Office Administrator

Gill Austin
Advisor – Good Practice and Compliance

Guy Pascoe
Project Manager

John van der Zwan
Executive Director

Jennifer Kirkham
Operations Manager
Professional Learning and Development

Nik Morais
Business Development Manager

 

 

Our Board

Danielle Thompson
Finance Manager
Te Pae, The Christchurch Convention Centre

Katy Mandeno
Partner/Strategy and Communications
This Is Level Limited

Matt Simeon
Principal
Pillans Point School

Mike Williams
Principal
Pakuranga High School

Nicola Ngarewa
Principal
Spotswood College

 

Patrick Walsh
Board Chair
Principal
John Paul College

Terry Kraettli
International Director
Epsom Girls Grammar

Simon Hodge
International Director
Hutt Valley High School

 

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