University of Otago FAQ

comprehensive parental leave policy available

lack of funding to renew contract

It was my first exposure to an international university and the University of Otago was really famous for its Lifesciences and Medical Sciences in the world. I was able to develop my research career at and got exposure to different useful things that helped me in the development of my personality and research career.

The only downside was New Zealand was very far from the rest of the world and there are not that many job opportunities as it was a small country.

Great pay, great colleagues and excellent working environment with numerous opportunities to develop and improve and move into higher positions

Constant departmental restructuring makes jobs with the University insecure

A friendly and inclusive environment

Occasional uncertainty over contract rollover

Nice colleagues and campus setting

Poor management direction with little or no support for staff. Job descriptions don't align with realities of position undertaken.