About Us
Introduction
Our Vision
Kiwi College aims to be globally recognised for excellence in teaching, student care, and academic outcomes, delivering impactful English Language Courses, University Foundation and High School Programmes. We strive to be a trusted and inspiring pathway for students’ future education and success in New Zealand.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a positive and enriching student experience through transformative learning. We support students with a progression-focused approach, quality study programs, talented staff, and dedicated pastoral care, empowering every learner to reach their full potential and achieve long-term academic and career success.
Kiwi College is a registered private training establishment (PTE) with the Ministry of Education, MoE number 8748 and a signatory of The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
Kiwi College’s last external evaluation and review (EER) was conducted by NZQA in August 2024. The EER outcome resulted in summative judgements of Confident in educational performance and Confident in capability in self-assessment.
Our Senior Management Team
Jay Cheng
MANAGING DIRECTOR
jay@kiwi.ac.nz
Dr. Ricky Versteeg
Academic Director
ricky@kiwi.ac.nz
Scott Zhang
International Director
scott.zhang@kiwi.ac.nz
Our Excellent Teacher Team
Chelsea Parker / Foundation Programme Tutor
Anan Zhao / Foundation Programme Tutor
anan@kiwi.ac.nz
Christina Nettleship / Foundation Programme Tutor
christina@kiwi.ac.nz
Fay Fang / English Tutor
fay@kiwi.ac.nz
Dr Ricky Versteeg / Academic Director
ricky@kiwi.ac.nz
Maxinne Ambon / English Tutor
maxinne@kiwi.ac.nz
Austin Zuo / English Tutor
austin@kiwi.ac.nz
Stephanie Zhou / English Tutor
stephanie.z@kiwi.ac.nz
Stellan Piacun / English Tutor
stellan@kiwi.ac.nz
Our Dedicated International, Admin and Student Support Team
Daniel Ding / Finance Manager
Allan Cheng / Student Recruitment Manager (Onshore)
Scott Zhang / International Director
Kris Zhang / Admin & Student Support Manager
Aria Wang / Administration Officer
Misuzu Shimazaki / Student Recruitment Manager (Japan and Korea)
Our Local Advisory Committee
John P. Tregidga
Ange Marshall
Eve Price
Ichizo Murakami
