Kia ora and welcome to Otago

We believe the key to our success is our people. Excellence in teaching, excellence in research and our outstanding support staff all contribute to making the University of Otago a great place to work.

We are committed to equity and merit as fundamental principles, and we encourage and assist our staff to realise their full potential. Our aim is to provide a work environment where staff can succeed, develop and enhance their careers.

To help you settle in and get started, we have put together some information about the University you may find useful.

Our vision is to be a research-led University with an international reputation for excellence.

He Whare Wānanga aronui ana ki te rangahau, e rongonui ana i ngā tōpito o te ao i āna tutukinga ikeike

He aha te mea nui o te ao? Māku e kī atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

What is the most important thing in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people.