Taituarā — Local Government Professionals Aotearoa

Entries, applications and nominations are now open for our 2025 LGFA Taituarā Excellence Awards 🏆, Overseas Manager Exchanges 🌏, Emerging Leader of the Year Award ⭐, and Distinguished Management Award 🙌 So, if you’ve been working on an awesome local government initiative... now's the time to share your impressive mahi and get the recognition it deserves! 💎 Learn more about the 2025 Excellence Awards, Exchanges and Scholarships here: https://lnkd.in/gkm9Y74r Sponsored by: AskYourTeam, Beca, Civic Financial Services, Datacom, GHD, LGFA, and Marsh Australia and New Zealand

📢 Mark Your Calendar: 2025 Marsh Taituarā Risk Management Forum Join us for two days of practical advice and insights on managing major risks and supporting governance in local government risk functions. 📅 11–12 March 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Wharewaka Function Centre, Wellington, NZ 💡 Key topics include: Defining strategic risks Risk appetite and governance Managing sovereign citizen and pseudo-lawyer risks Cybersecurity updates Artificial intelligence in internal audits Working with Treaty partners 🔗 Whether you’re a specialist or have a keen interest in risk management, this forum is for you! 👉 Register now and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/g7Md3Fhb Marsh Australia and New Zealand

Great session this week with Taituarā and our Datascape team running a webinar to share insights with local government around how they can harness AI ethically to create efficiencies, gain valuable insights and better serve their communities. Our partnership with Taituarā — Local Government Professionals Aotearoa and our Datascape SaaS solutions purpose-built for local government are part of our commitment to contributing to the communities we live and work in. Read more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gHbkRCCP #ThriveTogether #LocalGovernment #Taitura #LocalGovernment #Webinar Peter Nelson, Georgiana J., Katie King, MBA

📢 Webinar: How to Craft a Compelling RMA Bill Two Submission Between now and Christmas, the government plans to release the second Resource Management Act (RMA) Amendment Bill for public consultation. Join us to: ✅ Take stock of what this Bill covers and its role in the broader three-phase RMA reform plan. ✅ Learn practical tips for crafting submissions and presenting to the Select Committee. ✅ Understand why this Bill matters for shaping the future RMA system. This isn’t just an interim fix—it’s a chance to influence long-term changes. 📅 16 December | 10:00 - 11:15 AM Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvyR2xBc

Entries are now open for the 2025 LGFA Taituarā Excellence Awards! 🏆 Is your council driving innovation and making a real impact in the community? This is your chance to showcase outstanding projects and initiatives that are setting new standards in local government. ⭐ 🔗 For more information on the categories and submission details, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gisZvWAd

🌟 Introducing a new local government-specific leadership programme for senior local government leaders! 🌟 We’re thrilled to launch Navigating Local Government Complexities, a nine-day programme that will span four months and cover everything senior leaders need to become effective and valuable executive team members in local government! 📍 Wellington 🗓 Starting 11 February 2025 📌 Limited to just 20 seats – reserve yours now! Facilitated by the inspiring Dr Paul Wood, Ph.D. Psychology, it’s an opportunity to learn from one of New Zealand's most engaging leadership experts. This is just the beginning – more leadership programmes are on the way! Click the link to learn more and secure your spot today. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7yZm7M9

Looking for a job, or recruiting, in local government? 🔎 Check out Taituarā LGJobs! 💻 With the holidays approaching, it's the perfect time to plan for the year ahead. Whether you're seeking a new role, or hiring, Taituarā LGJobs is here to help, as New Zealand's only careers website exclusively for local government professionals! 🤝 ✅ Free for candidates to browse and apply for roles nationwide ✅ Listing fee starting from $100 +GST for hiring managers Ready to find or fill a role? Visit Taituarā LGJobs today! 💡 Browse roles here: https://lnkd.in/g2xP_S4V List a role | Create an advertiser account here: https://lnkd.in/g2xP_S4V

Thank you to the 104 delegates who joined us at the Electoral Officers Training in the Beehive last week! 🙌 Your dedication to delivering smooth, transparent, and well-run elections across Aotearoa is truly inspiring. 🗳️✨ It was fantastic to see such meaningful kōrero in a space so closely tied to our democracy.

"A massive thanks to Taituarā and Civic Financial Services Ltd for creating this opportunity—it’s been a truly enriching experience." Charlotte Knight shares key learnings from her USA exchange, including tackling shared challenges, embracing AI, and celebrating what Aotearoa does well. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGdY372K

🌟 Think your team has what it takes? Early bird registrations are open for the 2025 NZ leg of the Australasian Management Challenge, sponsored by Marsh Australia and New Zealand! 📍 Where: Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington 📅 When: 5-6 May 2025 🕐 Early Bird Registrations Close: 20 December 2024 Take on the Challenge and set your team up for success! The winning team will represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the Australasian Finals. 🏆 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/giM-XEr7