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      Wouldn’t recommend - Anonymous employee Oritain Employee Review

      1.0
      9 Oct 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Reasonably flexible, working from home is a bit frowned upon, and weren’t allowed to do it regularly, but great for having a fair amount of autonomy regarding appointments and a bit of freedom with start and finish times. Seemed understanding for those with kids. A significant portion of the people were great to work with, particularly those those in the lower tiers of the organisation.

      Cons

      The work culture was noticeably bad, even when I was a new hire. Witnessed many instances of people crying at work, and a certain portion of the managers were unable to appropriate manage their emotions. Very poor leadership (from CEO down) meant that the managers who were doing a good job were unfairly burdened with the work of those who weren’t. There was obvious cronyism, mostly in senior management and the board of trustees. In some cases this led to competency not seen in other parts of the company, but rarely. Remuneration was poor, and often there were large gaps in the range of staff working in the same job, despite comparable skill and competency. Managers would reprimand staff for discussing salary, and would incorrectly tell staff they were not allowed to discuss salaries (we had no confidentiality clause in our contracts). Due to the frequent restructures (formal and informal), people were being convinced to take positions without proper remuneration for increased workload, including managing staff, which lead to burnout and poor interpersonal relationships. I was genuinely concerned for the well-being of a number of staff, which the culture and workload were a contributor too - do a degree I’ve not seen in another workplace. The most dysfunctional office I’ve worked in, and I wouldn’t recommend working here to anyone.

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      Oritain Response
      2y
      Thanks for taking the time to make a review. We are disappointed that you feel this way, and do understand some of the frustrations you speak about. The fact the company has grown from 25 staff in 2020 to over 250 now, has meant at times there has been a disconnect between the New Zealand office and globally. This rapid growth has meant we have continually evolved and I do understand this is difficult for some people and that we can do a better job with this communication. The quarterly All Hands meetings are one step in this direction but I accept we can do better. I am sorry you do not recognize many of the great things happening at Oritain - the likes of Sir John Key becoming the Chair of Oritain, the Oritain Leadership Development Program, new office refurbishment, opening the Auckland office, the Oritain Engagement Forum, working with some of the leading brands in the world, attracting new investment to help grow local businesses etc. Once again we are sad that you feel this way and wish you all the best for you future endeavours. If you would like to reach out and discuss this with me personally please feel free to do so. All the best Grant Cochrane CEO

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      5.0
      5 Jun 2026
      Vp strategic partnerships
      Recommend
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      Pros

      After many, many years with the business, it's been an incredible journey - and this next chapter of Oritain, for me, is the most exciting yet. Oritain offers the opportunity to work with some incredible minds, in a highly diverse, fast-paced and exciting environment. Very peronsable and approachable executive team, humble, low ego, accountable, and always on hand to support. Company has continued to support my career progression and can attest to that given my time in the business. Cliché to say but really is a company that stands behind it's values and tries to live them top-to-bottom - even during periods of transition that I've seen the company go through, but will be the first to recognise when we've fallen short. Love our broader teams, the cross-collaboration within the company, and of course, the opportunities it's provided me to travel and expand my horizons.

      Cons

      Can be a demanding pace at times as we continue to build out sections of the business, formalise some of our processes, and continue to grow at a rapid pace, but everyone is on hand to roll up their sleeves and support.

      1.0
      13 Jun 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Some talented and hardworking colleagues operating in an interesting industry that is important and would have an impact if executed correctly. However, the gap between how the company's capabilities and progress are presented raised concerns about transparency.

      Cons

      Senior and middle leadership are disconnected from day-to-day realities and fail to address recurring operational issues. Ineffective communications and inconsistent decision-making with feedback rarely acted upon, leaving employees feeling unheard and disengaged. Advancement and recognition are influenced more by personal relationships than by performance, with clear signs of favoritism.

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