University of Otago Reviews
Updated 14 Jan 2021
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Approve of CEO
Harlene Hayne
11 Ratings
Pros
"Friendly and competitive work environment" (in 8 reviews)
"Flexible working hours and personal agency over how to get the job done" (in 4 reviews)
Cons
"Small town; limited job opportunities for certain specialties" (in 3 reviews)
"Since the support services review commenced, many of the general staff are having to bridge the gap for more than one position" (in 3 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
- COVID-19
Pros
Great employer, very supportive and professional
Cons
My employment occurred during COVID-19 Lockdown period. So I was unable to benefit from the full in-class teaching experience!
"Good work, OId culture"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at University of Otago full-time for less than a year
Pros
Unisaver scheme, one Hour lunchbreak
Cons
Lacking Culture, old School employer
Pros
Great Student life, very open and accessible classroom
Cons
Cold, and course organisation is not very structered
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.
"Great place to study"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at University of Otago full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Very diverse, collaborative and encouraging environment and faculty
Cons
The weather might not be the best
"awesome place to work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at University of Otago part-time for more than a year
Pros
work-life balance, great opportunity to learn
Cons
less exposure, less work opportunities
"Mostly great"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at University of Otago full-time
Pros
Flexibility and autonomy and work that matters
Cons
Soft funded researchers have to find research funding. Difficult to get to Associate Professor as there is gender inequity in the criteria for promotion
Continue reading"Slower pace"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at University of Otago full-time for more than a year
Pros
Full time is 37.5 hr More relaxed environment
Cons
Decision making often takes much longer
"Great"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at University of Otago full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great work environment and campus is beautiful
Cons
Toxic work culture and not enough benefits
Pros
Staff discounts, study support, own office
Cons
Only part time so can't comment
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