Education New Zealand is the Peak Body for all international education in New Zealand. It is involved with industry advocacy and the generic promotion of New Zealand as an education destination.

Education New Zealand recognizes and works with the Sector Organisations in New Zealand including English New Zealand (English language), the NZVCC (Universities), ITPNZ (Polytechnics/Institutes of Technology), NZAPEP (Privately owned tertiary educators), Schools sector groups and others.

Education New Zealand also works closely on behalf of industry with the New Zealand Government and key stakeholders including Ministry of Education, Foreign Affairs, NZTE and NZIS.