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Hamilton City Council

4.1
  • #2 in Government & public service
  • 500 - 1,000 employees

Hamilton City Council Reviews

Based on 6 surveyed graduates working at Hamilton City Council. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.1
Based on 6 reviews

Pros & Cons

  • Constantly changing environment and some of the people I have met.
  • Extremely supportive environment Fun work place culture Friendly staff.
  • Good people and support from the organization
  • Probably the health insurance; I haven't had to use it yet, but it's nice to know it's there if I need it.
  • Fexibility/freedom given
  • A lot of uncertainty around job security, not a very creative environment.
  • Low pay Limited recourses
  • Salary
  • So far I haven't come across any negatives
  • Lack of clarity in objectives at times

What Insiders Say

8.0
Career Prospects
8.0
Career Prospects
Good options for promotions
8.2
Corporate Social Responsibility
8.2
Corporate Social Responsibility
Seems good but ultimately at the whim of Executive Management decisions
8.4
Culture
8.4
Culture
Social team that has morning teas, lunches, and other social events * friendly * good graduate programme
9.2
Diversity
9.2
Diversity
Seems relatively diverse and maternity leave seems good from what I observe (do not apply to me)
8.0
Satisfaction
8.0
Satisfaction
I'm not overloaded with work but I'm still given enough to push me and help me develop.
8.0
Management
8.0
Management
The ones in my team are great and so were my last ones. They have all given me praise and feedback which I love! However would like to be challenged more.
8.2
Office Work Environment
8.2
Office Work Environment
The lunch room is a great size with a pool table and darts. The dress code at my level is pretty relaxed, as I am at my desk all day.
8.7
Recruitment
8.7
Recruitment
Interview process was relatively casual and enjoyed the focus on in-person or online meetings rather than assessments
7.2
Salary
7.2
Salary
Pay is ok but could be better.
7.6
Training
7.6
Training
I have been lucky to do a few asset management training things and an intro to project management course. would eventually want to do the Prince2 training.
8.8
Work Hours
8.8
Work Hours
40-hour work week 8:30-5pm flexible with working from home however with the nature of the job often not possible flexibility around taking doctors’ appointments during the day which is great.
9.4
Sustainability
9.4
Sustainability
Good - introduction of climate change team