About Us
Mediator
Jennifer Anderson is the University of Otago Mediator and Manager, Facilitation and Mediation. The types of things Jennifer can assist with include: interpersonal challenges between - staff, students or between students and staff e.g. post-graduate supervision. Or it may be a research group, team or department needing a facilitator to help work through communication issues, developing a team charter or clarifying expectations of one another.
Jennifer’s role is centred around supporting individuals and teams to communicate constructively and collaborate effectively. There is no one template for establishing good communication or resolving interpersonal challenges/conflict and Jennifer sees real benefit in working alongside people to find the best solution for their particular circumstances and for those involved.
Contact Jennifer on (03) 479-5679 or email jennifer.anderson@otago.ac.nz. Her office is located in G09 on the ground floor of Scott Shand House. While Jennifer is based in Dunedin, she frequently travels to the University of Otago campuses outside of Dunedin and can do so at short notice, if required. Meet with her when she is visiting your campus or phone/meet with her via zoom to discuss any concerns.
See attached links for an overview of mediation services at University of Otago.
Office Location
Ethical Behaviour Network
The Ethical Behaviour Network is a group of Otago staff and students who are trained to provide a first point of contact for anyone who has concerns. Those concerns might be about the behaviour of others or they may be about your working or study environment or the college you are living in. The members of the contact network won’t tell you what to do but they will provide a safe place for you to talk through your concerns and they will help you identify options.
Network - Wellington
| Staff | Comments |
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 Diane Kenwright Tel: ext 5179 Email: diane.kenwright@otago.ac.nz |
I am Senior Lecturer in O and G and Consultant pathologist at Wellington Hospital Medicine |
Network - Christchurch
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Joe Boden Tel: ext 86444 Email: joseph.boden@otago.ac.nz |
Hello, I’m a Professor in Psychological Medicine at UOC, where I am primarily involved in research in psychiatric epidemiology, and also teach medical students and registrars. I’m located in Terrace House, and I’m happy to talk about any concerns you might have. |
Logan Walker Tel: ext 80544 Email: logan.walker@otago.ac.nz |
I am a scientist who is involved in cancer research and supervising post-graduate students at the University of Otago, Christchurch. Please feel free to contact me if you have any issues you would like to talk about. |
Virginia Jones Tel: 364 3868 Email: virginia.jones@otago.ac.nz |
I am a lecturer at the Centre for Postgraduate nursing. I supervise postgraduate nursing students in a variety of fields and teach on a number of postgraduate nursing papers. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to chat about an issue you may have, I will try and help as much as I can and if I am unable to assist I will help you find someone who can. |
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Salam and greetings. I'm Yassar. I completed my medical degree last year and currently am a PhD student, based at the New Zealand Brain Research Institute across from the hospital. I have worked with many students (international and local) in the past. If there is anything that concerns you, or you are not sure about, I am more than happy to help. If I cannot help, I will at least make sure to point you to the right person who can :) |
Network - Dunedin
| Staff | Comments |
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 Esther Wells Tel: 479 9032 Email: esther.wells@otago.ac.nz |
I work in the Department of Languages and Cultures as an administrative assistant. I am available to help both staff and students any time. |
 Claire Gallop Tel: 470 3447 Email:claire.gallop@otago.ac.nz |
I am the Manager at Graduate Research Services. One of my roles involves assisting thesis candidates |
Claire Porima Tel: 479 7461 Cell: 021 2466331 |
Tēnā koe. I am presently Senior Māori Strategy Adviser (part-time), and have a private Executive and Career Coaching practice. My focus is on supporting you to find solutions to challenges you are facing, or help you work out some options going forward. Any conversation we have is confidential. Ngā mihi. |
