05 · Leadership Development
Mahi Ārahi ki te Kāwanatanga ā-rohe
Confident, capable leaders at every level of your council.
Leading in local government means leading through reform, reorganisation and public scrutiny at once. Our programmes are built for that reality.
Regional programmes
Three programmes, one leadership pathway
Run regionally so neighbouring councils learn together, build networks and share the cost.
Stepping into Leadership
Te Tīmatanga o te Ārahi
For new and emerging leaders
Make the shift from doing to leading
Run useful one-on-ones and team catch-ups
Give feedback that lands, early
Build confidence in council context
Leading with Impact
Te Ārahi Whai Hua
For established people leaders
Lead teams through restructure and reform
Coach performance as well as manage it
Hold hard conversations with care
Build resilient, connected teams
Leading with Influence
Te Ārahi Whai Mana
For senior leaders and ELT
Lead across the organisation as well as down
Work with elected members and community
Shape culture through change
Sponsor reform with credibility
Growing Niu Pasifika Leaders
A leadership journey designed by and for Pasifika staff, grounded in Pasifika values and ways of leading, building the pipeline your community already reflects.
Learn moreBespoke programmes
We build the programme with your council, around your strategy, your challenges and your people.
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Leaders are having conversations with their teams in meaningful ways that I hadn't seen before. People are actively listening to the things that matter most to their people.
Waid Crockett, Chief Executive, Palmerston North City Council
Read their story Build your leadership pipeline with your region.
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