Our staff

James Lindsay

Born and educated in Scotland, James has nearly 30 years' experience in hospitality and institutional management within the New Zealand tertiary education sector.

James is a passionate advocate for the collegiate life here at the University of Otago.

As Director of Campus and Collegiate Life Services ( CaCLS ), James is accountable for leading the University's extensive accommodation portfolio, which includes all the university owned and operated colleges, University Flats and the Student Accommodation Centre. James also leads the busy University Union, Staff Club and Uniprint.

His portfolio also includes directing the University's non-core commercial operations including University Print, the Executive Residence, University Staff Club, and the University Union services, campus retail outlets, food and beverage outlets, conference and events, and hospitality services on campus.

James is responsible for assessing and developing commercial opportunities and strengthening commercial performance through the development of strategic business planning processes. James leads the delivery of the University's Collegiate and Campus life, and non-core commercial services strategy, and contributes to and maintains oversight of, the implementation and relevance of this strategy across the University.

He is a New Zealand Justice of the Peace, outdoor recreation enthusiast and a lifestyle block owner. Until he was 11 he thought his home football team was called 'Ayr United Nil' then they scored a goal.

Other staff members

Stephen Baughan – General Manager, University of Otago Union

Stephen worked in several Hospitality Management positions before graduating from Otago University with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1993. Stephen joined the University Union in 1995 as the Beverage Manager and was appointed General Manager in 1999.

Stephen is responsible for managing the University's commercial business units including 10 cafes and  retail shops, Union Bar, Staff Club, Visitors Centre, Executive Residence Boutique Hotel, Conferences & Events, Marsh Study Centre and catering onsite to 2,550 students residing at 11 Residential Colleges.

Stephen is an avid supporter of Dunedin club rugby, he is Chairman of the Zingari-Richmond Football Club and sits on the Dunedin Club Rugby Council and the Metropolitan Junior Rugby Committee.

Ian Hobson – General Manager, Uniprint

Ian joined the University (Uniprint) in 2010 bringing with him extensive commercial experience. He started as Uniprint's Operations Manager and  then was appointed to the role of General Manager.

Ian's print knowledge now stems over 43 years both locally and overseas. As General Manager,  Ian  has seen many changes in the print market and the print technology. Such as digital print technology that is now replacing traditional print methods. Uniprint has captured these changes and Uniprint is seen as one of the leading print companies in Dunedin.

Uniprint was moved under the Campus and Collegiate Life Services, Operations Division, due to its strong commercial activity, that supports both local business and the University of Otago (Staff and Students).

External Staff with Campus and Collegiate Life Services

Tony Taylor – Group Leader Facilities Manager, CaCLS (Property Services)

Tony joined the University of Otago in 2017.  He is the Group Leader – Facilities CaCLS . (Campus and Collegiate Life Services)

• NZIQS - Quantity Surveyor (NZDQS Affil)  plus 10 Years + Asset/Facilities Management experience
• Trade Certified Carpenter & Joiner – Advanced Craft Cert Apprenticeship

Email tony.taylor@otago.ac.nz

Jo Donaldson – Manager Finance, CaCLS (Financial Services)

Jo is a Dunedin local with a career that began in banking and transitioned to the tertiary education sector following her return from her OE.

Jo previously worked at other tertiary institutions and has been at the University of Otago since 2014 working in positions including Accommodation Centre, Colleges and Health Sciences.

She joined the CaCLS Finance Advisory team in 2018.

She works alongside two Finance Associates to support the CaCLS team with their financial reporting requirements.

Email jo.donaldson@otago.ac.nz