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Rangitoto College International Team

As one of New Zealand’s most experienced host schools, Rangitoto College provides dedicated support for student accommodation, visas, insurance, academic guidance, and student welfare.
Students can drop in before/after school, at interval, or during lunch.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: +64 9 477 0150 (Press 1)
Email: See team directory below
24/7 Emergency Line: 0800 563 263
(Freephone within NZ for urgent after-hours support)

Lynda Lidgard
Director of International Students

Lynda leads the International Team with a focus on strategic management and student wellbeing. She travels globally to market and meet with new and existing educational agents, fostering the relationships that bring a diverse range of students to Rangitoto College. Lynda is dedicated to ensuring every student is supported and successful throughout their New Zealand journey.

Vanesa Pearce
International Manager

Vanesa oversees the student application process and supervises the accommodation office to ensure a high standard of care. She travels overseas to market the school and provides dedicated support and resources to our global network of educational agents. Vanesa works closely with our partners to help prospective families navigate the enrolment process seamlessly.

Victoria Craven
Student Services Coordinator

Victoria is the first port of call for students, providing support and general advice to ensure they feel welcome and informed. She manages student onboarding and departure processes, ensuring all international student data aligns with Ministry of Education requirements. Victoria also coordinates the Term 4 Alternative Programme for senior students, maintains the international website and social media.

Chantal Burnie
International Finance Officer

Chantal manages the financial administration for international enrolments, including issuing the Offers of Place, invoices, and receipts. She also oversees student insurance, providing support with policy inquiries, claims, and reimbursements to ensure students are well-covered during their stay.

Anna Leech
Accommodation Coordinator

Anna collaborates with new and established host families to ensure seamless student placements and a supportive home environment. She conducts regular student interviews to monitor wellbeing and assists with advice on booking day trips and school-break tours through approved external providers, helping students safely experience the best of New Zealand.

Victoria Hitchens
Accommodation Coordinator

Victoria collaborates with new and established host families to ensure seamless student placements and a supportive home environment. She conducts regular student interviews to monitor wellbeing and assists with advice on booking day trips and school-break tours through approved external providers, helping students safely experience the best of New Zealand.

Ivy Lin
Chinese First Language Support

Ivy offers dedicated first-language guidance for our Chinese students. She conducts student interviews and provides translation support to ensure students and their families feel connected and supported within the Rangitoto College community.

Raewyn Nutsford
International Student Dean (Yrs 12 & 13)

Raewyn manages academic pathways for senior students, overseeing subject selection and timetable coordination. She provides dedicated pastoral care and academic guidance to ensure our Year 12 and 13 students are well-supported as they work toward their tertiary goals.

Hyung Lee
International Student Dean (Yrs 9, 10 & 11)

Hyung is responsible for the academic and pastoral wellbeing of our junior and mid-school students. He assists with subject choices and timetable coordination, providing a supportive environment to help students in Years 9, 10, and 11 successfully transition into the New Zealand school system.

Peter Morton
Associate Principal for International Students

Peter provides senior leadership and strategic oversight academically. He works closely with the team to ensure every student is supported in achieving their full academic potential at Rangitoto College.

Apply your child for International study today