In special circumstances, leave without pay may be approved. If leave without pay is due to illness, you should discuss this with your Manager or Divisional HR Manager/HR Adviser to determine how best to accommodate your absence.
Applying for leave without pay
To request leave without pay, you need to complete the below online form.
Approval of leave without pay is made as follows:
| Timeframe | Approval Required |
|---|---|
| Up to twelve months |
Divisional Head (on recommendation of HOD) except for Health Sciences Division
Deans (for Health Sciences Division) |
| Twelve months and over | Staffing Advisory Committee (on recommendation of Divisional Head, Dean (if applicable) and HOD) |
Find out more information by reading the Leave Without Pay Guidelines
Complete a Leave without Pay application now
Key contacts
HR Services
hrservices@otago.ac.nz
64 3 479 8269