Executive Leadership Team

The Chief Executive is responsible for implementing policies set by the Mayor and the Council, and for the overall management of the city’s resources.

The position involves leading and managing staff and operations, providing advice and direction, ensuring effective and efficient management, and the maintenance of systems. He is also responsible for employing staff, and negotiating terms of employment.

Members of the Executive Team report directly to the Chief Executive and meet regularly for updates and to discuss policy and day-to-day operations.

Michael Day

Michael Day

Chief Executive

Trudie Hurst

Trudie Hurst

Deputy Chief Executive

Communications and Marketing
Governance
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
People and Culture
Risk and Continuous Improvement
Strategy, Policy and Engagement

Jamie Garnett

Group Manager – Capital Portfolio

Capital Delivery
Digital Delivery
Portfolio Management

Rex Capil

Rex Capil

Group Manager – Community Spaces and Places

Aquatic Services
Libraries
Parks and Recreation
Southern Regional Collections Team
Te Unua Museum of Southland
Venues and Events

Jonathan Shaw

Jonathan Shaw

Group Manager – Consenting and Environment

Compliance and Enforcement
Consenting and Applications
Planning Policy
Transport and Roading
WasteNet

Patricia Christie

Patricia Christie

Group Manager – Corporate Services

Customer Services
Financial Planning
Financial Services
Information Management
Information Services
Legal
Procurement and Contracts
Property, Facilities and Fleet

Matt Keil

General Manager - Water Services

Engineering Services
Three Waters Operations
Three Waters Assets