University of Otago FAQ
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15 November 2018
Does University of Otago offer parental leave?
Pros
comprehensive parental leave policy available
Cons
lack of funding to renew contract
comprehensive parental leave policy available
15 November 2018
9 May 2019
How are the career development opportunities at University of Otago?
Pros
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.
Cons
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.
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.
9 May 2019
24 April 2019
What kind of career opportunities exist at University of Otago?
Pros
Great pay, great colleagues and excellent working environment with numerous opportunities to develop and improve and move into higher positions
Cons
Constant departmental restructuring makes jobs with the University insecure
Great pay, great colleagues and excellent working environment with numerous opportunities to develop and improve and move into higher positions
24 April 2019
5 January 2021
What is the feeling of job security at University of Otago?
Pros
A friendly and inclusive environment
Cons
Occasional uncertainty over contract rollover
Occasional uncertainty over contract rollover
5 January 2021
15 November 2020
How is management perceived at University of Otago?
Pros
Nice colleagues and campus setting
Cons
Poor management direction with little or no support for staff. Job descriptions don't align with realities of position undertaken.
Poor management direction with little or no support for staff.
15 November 2020
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