Castalia Reviews

2.7

15% would recommend to a friend

(65 total reviews)

David Ehrhardt

12% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

Castalia has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 65 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Castalia employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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65 reviews
5.0
29 Aug 2013

Great Experience - nothing else like it in NZ!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I've loved working here for the past two years: Great exposure to international projects for the World Bank, developing country governments etc (nothing else like it in NZ) mixed with interesting NZ policy work Lovely work environment, lead by personable management Chance to take on responsibilities quickly and move up Learn transferable skills in economics, policy, finance etc Good interaction with clients, even for junior staff Exposed to all parts of the business, with a good open management culture

Cons

Have to be prepared to be thrown in the deep end and work reasonably independently (I liked this, but know it's not for everyone) Work slightly longer hours than elsewhere (but interesting work and management are very hardworking, so I found it worthwhile)

4.0
2 Mar 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The team are beyond intelligent, and doing work that feels like it means something. An experience you are unlikely to get anywhere else. Annual corporate retreat. Very high standards of work and really great reputation. Family time was very important to them.

Cons

Very high expectations, which can be hugely stressful. If not meeting those expectations, you’ll know. Occasionally intimidating senior management. If you are thick skinned, driven, and a jack of all trades and master of most, you will thrive. Roles are marketed as huge opportunities and a way to step up in the world, which is likely very true for the analysts etc but doesn’t pay off in the same way for corporate services

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