JSANZ is an advocacy network for Japanese language education and Japanese studies at tertiary level in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We work together on projects and activities that promote and strengthen Japanese language education and Japanese studies in New Zealand.

Our members are teachers and researchers of Japanese language and Japanese studies at New Zealand’s tertiary institutions. Membership is also open to other individuals and entities committed to JSANZ’s goals. JSANZ provides a vital communication forum, serving all with common interests and concerns.

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Dani Coplon.
Dani Coplon
Dani works in strategic procurement and operations at the Ministry of Education. Japanese language education Secondary:Completed five years of Japanese Read more
Joe Baker
Joe works as a a Specialist Registrarin in medicine. Joe studied Japanese at Kelston Boys’High School and then went on Read more
Michael Roberts.
Michael Roberts
Michael is a teacher and he also teaches weekly Japanese lessons at the Japanese Embassy in Wellington. Japanese language study Read more
Nicola Treloar.
Nicola Treloar
Nicola is Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Education Secondary:Five years at high school, followed by Read more
Kimberly Smith.
Kimberley Smith
Kimberley is an Assistant Language Teacher on the JET programme in Japan. Japanese language education Secondary: Studied five years at Read more
Nigel Barker.
Nigel Barker
Nigel is International Business Development Manager for Douglas Nutrition. Japanese Language Education Secondary: Studied four years at Christchurch Boys' High Read more

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