University of Otago
HQ
Dunedin, New Zealand
NZ Employees
4,013 FTE (2024)
Industry
higher education
Open Positions
8
NZ Presence
Primary campus in Dunedin (main operations), additional campuses in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Invercargill. All operations in New Zealand.
AI Focus Areas
AI Maturity Evidence
Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy (CAIPP) focusing on ethics/governance; AI Catalyst grants for researchers; Advanced Technologies Reference Group for GenAI in teaching; hiring Senior Data Engineer for modern data ecosystem; student AI usage permitted; research in AI for molecular science and healthy ageing.
Transformation Opportunities
| Area | Opportunity | Impact | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Operations | AI-driven automation of admissions, enrollment workflows, and compliance checks to reduce processing time and errors | high | moderate |
| Student Experience | Deploy AI chatbots, personalized learning recommendations, and predictive analytics for retention and advising | high | moderate |
| Research Support | AI tools for literature reviews, data analysis acceleration, and grant proposal generation | medium | complex |
| HR and Facilities | AI for resume screening, employee onboarding automation, and predictive maintenance scheduling | medium | simple |
Decision Makers
Steven Turnbull
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Leads digital transformation initiatives, IT strategy, and data ecosystem build; key for AI operational adoption.
Grant Robertson
Vice-Chancellor
Overall strategic leadership; approves major investments including digital and AI enhancements.
Nicola Walmsley
Manager IT Advisory
Supports IT advisory in digital strategy and transformation projects.
Tech Stack Signals
Competitive Landscape
Competitors like University of Auckland, Massey University, and Victoria University of Wellington are advancing in AI programs and research rankings; pressure to enhance student experience, research output, and efficiencies amid enrollment growth and digital demands.
AIA Fit Assessment
- --Experimenting stage with research-focused AI but operational gaps in admin/student services
- --High budget signals via massive revenue and targeted digital investments
- --Active hiring in data/IT indicates capability gaps for AI scaling
- --Multiple high-impact transformation opportunities in core university operations
Hiring Signals
Total Roles
34
Remote
No
Levels
senior
Skills Sought
Company Timeline
First tracked (Postdoctoral Fellow job)
Full analysis update
Open Positions (8)
| Title | Location | Salary | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
Postdoctoral Fellow - Mathematics and Statistics | Dunedin, Otago | $92,350 per annum | Full time, fixed term until March 2029 |
Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Mathematics and Statistics Location Dunedin, Otago Salary $92,350 per annum Tags Full time, fixed term until March 2029 Posted 2 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Senior Analyst Application Support | Dunedin, Otago | $99,364 to $107,888 | Full time; salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave, on-going professional development; front-facing point of contact for customers and end users of information systems, escalation point for support team; contract type permanent, work type not specified, skills in application support., education, low, senior, unknown |
Title Senior Analyst Application Support Location Dunedin, Otago Salary $99,364 to $107,888 Tags Full time; salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave, on-going professional development; front-facing point of contact for customers and end users of information systems, escalation point for support team; contract type permanent, work type not specified, skills in application support., education, low, senior, unknown Posted 4 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Engineer eResearch Solutions | North Dunedin, Otago | $99,364 to $107,888 per annum | Full-time; no remote/hybrid mentioned; benefits include 6.75% superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave, and ongoing professional development., education, low, mid, onsite |
Title Engineer eResearch Solutions Location North Dunedin, Otago Salary $99,364 to $107,888 per annum Tags Full-time; no remote/hybrid mentioned; benefits include 6.75% superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave, and ongoing professional development., education, low, mid, onsite Posted 5 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Events Manager | Dunedin Otago | $107,320 to $115,834 per year | Full-time; no remote/hybrid mentioned; benefits include 6.75% superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave, and ongoing professional development., education, low, mid, onsite |
Title Events Manager Location Dunedin Otago Salary $107,320 to $115,834 per year Tags Full-time; no remote/hybrid mentioned; benefits include 6.75% superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave, and ongoing professional development., education, low, mid, onsite Posted 0 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Research Adviser CoREs - Coastal People Southern Skies | Dunedin Otago | $96,587 to $105,532 per annum | Full-time; no remote/hybrid mentioned; benefits include 6.75% superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave, and ongoing professional development., education, low, mid, onsite |
Title Research Adviser CoREs - Coastal People Southern Skies Location Dunedin Otago Salary $96,587 to $105,532 per annum Tags Full-time; no remote/hybrid mentioned; benefits include 6.75% superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave, and ongoing professional development., education, low, mid, onsite Posted 0 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Data Manager/Research Fellow | North Dunedin, Otago | $97,377 to $114,943 per annum | Permanent full-time (37.5 hours/week), Benefits: 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working arrangements, professional development/study assistance, insurance, family focus., education, low, senior, unknown |
Title Data Manager/Research Fellow Location North Dunedin, Otago Salary $97,377 to $114,943 per annum Tags Permanent full-time (37.5 hours/week), Benefits: 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working arrangements, professional development/study assistance, insurance, family focus., education, low, senior, unknown Posted 3 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Data Integrity Coordinator | Dunedin Otago | $69,931 to $74,609 per year | Full time, Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave, on-going professional development, great people and collaborative culture |
Title Data Integrity Coordinator Location Dunedin Otago Salary $69,931 to $74,609 per year Tags Full time, Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave, on-going professional development, great people and collaborative culture Posted 7 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Senior Data Engineer | Dunedin Central, Otago | - | Flexible work arrangements, strong benefits, career growth opportunities at top NZ IT site. Collegial professional environment., education, low, senior, hybrid |
Title Senior Data Engineer Location Dunedin Central, Otago Tags Flexible work arrangements, strong benefits, career growth opportunities at top NZ IT site. Collegial professional environment., education, low, senior, hybrid Posted 6 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Engagement Angle
As you invest $30M+ in digital transformation and build a modern data ecosystem, AI could automate admin processes and personalize student experiences—unlocking $1M+ in efficiencies and retention gains. How can we accelerate this?
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