University of Waikato Staff Engagement
Survey, 2014, Male /Female responses
Report overview1
Benchmarks performance for the University of Waikato 2014 Staff Survey against:
• Results from 2012 and 2009*
• 39 other Universities from Australia and New Zealand
• Voice Project’s normative database compiled from over 2700 organisations from a
wide range of professions and industries broadly representing the Australian economy
The following definitions were applied throughout the survey:
• “Senior Leadership Team" (SLT) = Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Deans, Pro-ViceChancellors, Assistant Vice Chancellors, Chief Financial Officer, Heads, Director of
Development, and Tauranga Liasion Manager
• “Manager” = The person you report directly to
• “Customers/Stakeholders" = The groups for whom you provide a service. This may include
both external and internal clients /customers - these could be students and/or staff within
your own area or from other areas of the University and/or external organisations.
*Note: The 'Teaching & Research' question was answered by all staff in 2012 and 2009, while the 2014
results are based only on
academic staff.
1
For further information got to Voice Project 7Ps model of organisational performance
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/pod/eeo/index.shtml
University of Waikato Staff Engagement Survey, 2014, Male /Female responses
Legend
High
>=80%
Medium
50<80%
Whole of
University
of Waikato
Male
Female
Responses:
1023
336
580
PASSION / ENGAGEMENT
- Organisational Commitment
- Job Satisfaction
- Intention To Stay
78%
79%
83%
71%
78%
79%
84%
72%
79%
80%
84%
71%
PROGRESS
- Organisation Objectives
- Change & Innovation
- Customer/Stakeholder
Satisfaction
58%
67%
39%
69%
57%
65%
36%
68%
60%
69%
41%
71%
Organisation Direction
Results Focus
Mission & Values
Ethics
Position Clarity
Diversity
Resources
Processes
Technology
Safety
Health & Safety
Facilities
Leadership
Recruitment & Selection
Cross-Unit Cooperation
Learning & Development
Involvement
Rewards & Recognition
Performance and Professional
Goal Setting
Supervision
Career Opportunities
Workload
Research
Teaching
e-learning
Postgraduate Supervision
Teaching & Research
External Engagement
68%
67%
78%
78%
84%
66%
66%
46%
62%
67%
70%
77%
47%
50%
31%
55%
44%
55%
64%
67%
66%
79%
79%
85%
73%
67%
46%
65%
69%
69%
80%
45%
50%
34%
56%
47%
57%
65%
69%
69%
79%
79%
85%
63%
68%
48%
62%
67%
72%
77%
49%
52%
30%
56%
43%
56%
64%
75%
41%
47%
64%
69%
52%
80%
17%
55%
78%
47%
47%
66%
70%
55%
81%
16%
56%
75%
39%
49%
64%
70%
51%
77%
20%
55%
Low
PURPOSE
PROPERTY
PARTICIPATION
UNIVERSITY
<50%
PEOPLE
PEACE
OTHER
Organisation Direction
Results Focus
Mission & Values
Ethics
Motivation & Initiative
Talent
Teamwork
Wellness
Work/Life Balance
Flexibility
Distinctiveness (Māori)
Engagement with
Stakeholders
70%
75%
84%
62%
74%
69%
76%
66%
66%
74%
81%
60%
73%
71%
78%
66%
73%
76%
86%
64%
75%
68%
75%
67%
I am aware of the vision for the
future of the University of
Waikato
I am aware of the values of the
University of Waikato
68%
65%
70%
73%
74%
73%
I am aware of the overall
strategy for the University of
Waikato
63%
63%
65%
Staff are encouraged to
continually improve their
performance
71%
72%
72%
High standards of performance
are expected
74%
72%
76%
The University of Waikato has a
strong focus on achieving
positive results
71%
68%
74%
The University of Waikato
values initiative
52%
51%
54%
I believe in the overall purpose
of the University of Waikato
84%
84%
85%
I believe in the values of the
University of Waikato
79%
79%
80%
I believe in the work done by the
University of Waikato
84%
85%
85%
I see the University of Waikato
striving for its stated values
64%
66%
65%
The University of Waikato is
ethical
77%
77%
78%
Position Clarity
Diversity
Resources
Processes
The University of Waikato is
socially responsible
79%
83%
79%
The University of Waikato is
environmentally responsible
78%
77%
81%
I understand my goals and
objectives and what is required
of me in my job
87%
89%
87%
I understand how my job
contributes to the overall
success of the University of
Waikato
During my day-to-day duties I
understand how well I am doing
88%
88%
89%
76%
78%
77%
Sexual harassment is prevented
and discouraged
84%
86%
84%
Discrimination is prevented and
discouraged
72%
80%
71%
There is equal opportunity for all
staff in the University of Waikato
52%
61%
48%
Bullying and abusive behaviours
are prevented and discouraged
55%
63%
52%
The University of Waikato
demonstrates commitment to
gender equity
67%
77%
62%
I have access to the right
equipment and resources to do
my job well
71%
71%
74%
I have easy access to all the
information I need to do my job
well
71%
71%
73%
We can get access to additional
resources when we need to
57%
60%
58%
There are clear processes for
how work is to be done
59%
58%
61%
At the University of Waikato it is
clear who has responsibility for
what
44%
44%
45%
Technology
Safety
Health & Safety
Facilities
Leadership
Our processes are welldesigned
36%
35%
37%
The technologies used at the
University of Waikato are kept
up-to-date
65%
68%
66%
The University of Waikato
makes good use of technology
64%
67%
64%
Staff at the University of
Waikato have good skills in
using the technology we have
55%
59%
55%
Keeping high levels of health
and safety is a priority for the
University of Waikato
76%
78%
76%
We are given all necessary
safety equipment and training
62%
67%
61%
Staff are aware of their
occupational health and safety
responsibilities
63%
64%
63%
Supervisors and management
engage in good safety behaviour
65%
66%
66%
I know who the Health and
Safety Representative is for my
area
70%
67%
73%
I can access and use health and
safety information when I need
to
70%
72%
71%
I know what my health and
safety responsibilities are
70%
69%
72%
The buildings are in good
condition
56%
62%
54%
The grounds are in good
condition
93%
94%
94%
The facilities (e.g. for social,
sport and recreational purposes)
are in good condition
82%
84%
82%
I have confidence in the ability of
the Senior Leadership Team
52%
48%
56%
Recruitment &
Selection
Cross-Unit
Cooperation
Learning &
Development
Involvement
The Senior Leadership Team
are good role models for staff
45%
41%
49%
The Senior Leadership Team
keep people informed about
what's going on
49%
50%
50%
The Senior Leadership Team
listen to other staff
40%
42%
40%
The University of Waikato is
good at selecting the right
people for the right jobs
43%
43%
46%
Managers at the University of
Waikato know the benefits of
employing the right people
57%
58%
58%
Managers at the University of
Waikato are clear about the type
of people we need to employ
49%
47%
52%
There is good communication
across all sections of the
University of Waikato
27%
30%
25%
Knowledge and information are
shared throughout the University
of Waikato
32%
35%
30%
There is cooperation between
different sections at the
University of Waikato
34%
36%
33%
When people start in new jobs
here they are given enough
guidance and training
46%
49%
46%
There is a commitment to
ongoing training and
development of staff
59%
62%
60%
The training and development
I've received has improved my
performance
59%
57%
62%
I have input into everyday
decision-making at the
University of Waikato
38%
43%
36%
I am encouraged to give
feedback about things that
concern me
55%
55%
56%
I am consulted before decisions
that affect me are made
41%
46%
39%
Rewards &
Recognition
Performance and
Professional Goal
Setting
Supervision
Career Opportunities
I am confident my input is
considered
41%
46%
39%
The rewards and recognition I
receive from this job are fair
49%
51%
48%
The University of Waikato fulfils
its obligations to me
61%
62%
63%
I am satisfied with the income I
receive
46%
49%
46%
I am satisfied with the benefits I
receive (super, leave, etc)
66%
67%
68%
My performance is reviewed and
evaluated often enough
68%
69%
69%
The way my performance is
evaluated is fair
59%
60%
59%
The way my performance is
evaluated provides me with
clear guidelines for improvement
50%
53%
50%
I have had a professional goal
setting interview in the past 12
months
78%
79%
79%
I have confidence in the ability of
my manager
74%
77%
75%
My manager listens to what I
have to say
78%
80%
77%
My manager gives me help and
support
75%
76%
75%
My manager treats me and my
work colleagues fairly
74%
78%
73%
Enough time and effort is spent
on career planning
35%
40%
32%
I am given opportunities to
develop skills needed for career
progression
49%
53%
48%
Workload
Research
Teaching
e-learning
There are enough opportunities
for my career to progress at the
University of Waikato
39%
47%
36%
There are enough staff
employed to meet work
demands in my work unit
45%
45%
46%
My workload is manageable
53%
51%
56%
Sufficient time is available to
work on high priority projects
and activities
44%
45%
45%
I am given enough support to
achieve my research goals
45%
51%
39%
Research is regarded favourably
within my work unit
81%
82%
83%
Research by co-workers within
my work unit is of a high quality
72%
73%
72%
My work unit encourages its
members to engage in
collaborative research
57%
56%
61%
I am given enough support to
achieve my teaching goals
64%
67%
64%
Teaching is regarded favourably
within my work unit
72%
72%
73%
Teaching by co-workers within
my work unit is of a high quality
71%
71%
73%
I am encouraged to evaluate my
teaching
81%
80%
81%
I am given enough support to
evaluate my teaching effectively
57%
58%
56%
I am given enough support to
teach online effectively
45%
52%
40%
I have access to the tools I need
to teach online
58%
62%
54%
I think that my colleagues (coworkers) are confident in
teaching online
40%
41%
39%
Online teaching is regarded
favourably at The University of
Waikato
66%
66%
68%
I consider postgraduate
supervision an important part of
my workload
92%
95%
89%
I consider postgraduate
supervision to be an important
part of my research
78%
79%
76%
I consider postgraduate
supervision to be an important
part of my teaching
86%
85%
86%
I am given enough support to
develop my postgraduate
supervisory skills
64%
65%
58%
Teaching & Research
Teaching and research are
equally valued
17%
16%
20%
External Engagement
I am given enough support to
achieve my community
engagement goals
49%
54%
49%
Community engagement is
regarded favourably within my
work unit
57%
57%
59%
Community engagement by coworkers within my work unit is of
a high quality
57%
59%
58%
My co-workers put in extra effort
whenever necessary
75%
72%
77%
My co-workers are quick to take
advantage of opportunities
67%
63%
69%
My co-workers take the initiative
in solving problems
68%
64%
71%
I have confidence in the ability of
my co-workers
79%
79%
79%
My co-workers are productive in
their jobs
76%
75%
77%
Postgraduate
Supervision
Motivation & Initiative
Talent
Teamwork
Wellness
Work/Life Balance
Flexibility
My co-workers do their jobs
quickly and efficiently
71%
69%
72%
I have good working
relationships with my co-workers
89%
87%
90%
My co-workers give me help and
support
82%
79%
85%
My co-workers and I work well
as a team
81%
78%
84%
I am given enough time to do my
job well
60%
59%
61%
I feel in control and on top of
things at work
59%
56%
62%
I feel emotionally well at work
64%
63%
66%
I am able to keep my job stress
at an acceptable level
63%
62%
66%
I maintain a good balance
between work and other aspects
of my life
66%
66%
67%
I am able to stay involved in
non-work interests and activities
73%
72%
75%
I have a social life outside of
work
78%
76%
80%
I am able to meet my
family/whānau responsibilities
while still doing what is expected
of me at work
I have enough flexible work
arrangements to meet my needs
77%
78%
77%
78%
80%
78%
I can change my working hours
if I need to
67%
71%
66%
I have a say about my work
conditions
61%
63%
60%
Organisation
Objectives
Change & Innovation
Customer/Stakeholder
Satisfaction
Organisational
Commitment
Job Satisfaction
The goals and objectives of the
University of Waikato are being
reached
59%
56%
62%
The future for the University of
Waikato is positive
68%
66%
70%
Overall, the University of
Waikato is successful
74%
73%
76%
Change is handled well at the
University of Waikato
33%
34%
33%
The way the University of
Waikato is run has improved
over the last year
36%
32%
40%
The University of Waikato is
innovative
54%
50%
57%
The University of Waikato is
good at learning from its
mistakes and successes
32%
29%
35%
The University of Waikato offers
products and/or services that
are high quality
77%
76%
79%
The University of Waikato
understands the needs of its
customers/stakeholders
64%
65%
64%
Customers/stakeholders are
satisfied with our products
and/or services
67%
64%
70%
I feel a sense of loyalty and
commitment to the University of
Waikato
83%
83%
84%
I am proud to tell people that I
work for the University of
Waikato
84%
81%
86%
I feel emotionally attached to the
University of Waikato
66%
67%
66%
I am willing to put in extra effort
for the University of Waikato
85%
85%
85%
My work gives me a feeling of
personal accomplishment
83%
84%
86%
Intention To Stay
Distinctiveness (Māori)
Engagement with
Stakeholders
I like the kind of work I do
89%
91%
89%
Overall, I am satisfied with my
job
76%
78%
77%
I am likely to still be working at
the University of Waikato in two
years' time
78%
79%
78%
I would like to still be working at
the University of Waikato in five
years' time
65%
64%
68%
I can see a future for me at the
University of Waikato
61%
63%
61%
I want to continue working with
the University of Waikato
80%
81%
80%
I would be happy to still be
working at the University of
Waikato in five years' time
70%
70%
71%
I feel that Māori culture is
promoted and celebrated within
the University of Waikato
86%
87%
86%
The University of Waikato
provides me with the opportunity
to understand the relevance of
Māori culture in my role
The University of Waikato
engages in the right way with
stakeholders/customers
66%
69%
65%
66%
68%
65%
The University of Waikato
engages in the right way with
staff
54%
54%
55%
The University of Waikato
engages with the right
stakeholders/customers
62%
62%
63%
The University of Waikato is well
regarded within the wider
community
81%
79%
82%