Member benefits
When you join Taituarā you become part of a growing network of professional local government professionals, dedicated to achieving professional excellence in the local government sector.
Members receive exclusive access to the following benefits.
Helping support professional management in the sector
A strong membership base places Taituarā in a position to advocate on behalf of professionals working in the sector, partner with local and international organisations and connect up local government managers across the country and around the world.
Member-only Quarterly Briefings
Members receive quarterly briefings containing information that is highly relevant to management roles in local government. The briefings, delivered via email, are designed to save you time sorting through the plethora of available information. We are also exploring the idea of holding Member-only webinars to accompany these briefings.
Access to the Taituarā hot desks
For members outside of Wellington we offer the use of hot desks in our Wellington CBD office. You can also use our WIFI as well as tea and coffee facilities while in the office. Please contact us by email to see if one is free for you.
Committees and Reference Groups
Members of the Taituarā Committees and Reference Groups have the opportunity to influence and support sector activities of national importance as well as contribute to our key work programmes. Members participating in our Committees and Reference Groups gain a wealth of knowledge and insight in respect to issues that are critical to local government professionals while also enhancing their leadership skills and career opportunities.
Annual Taituarā Conference discount
All our members receive an attractive discount to our annual Taituarā Conference. Typically the discount on the Taituarā Conference registration alone covers the cost of the annual Full Membership subscription.
Professional recognition
The Taituarā Distinguished Management Award is given to members who have contributed substantially to the status of the local government profession by establishing a reputation for professional service. As well, every year Taituarā recognises members who have been working in local government for many years via the Long Service Certificate Awards.
Leadership Scholarship
We provide outstanding leadership development opportunities to our Members through Leadership Scholarships. Entries usually open in October each year and the recipients are announced at our annual Gala Dinner in May.
Event registration discounts
All our members receive attractive discounts when registering for most of our events. Typically, discounts from two or three of our events will cover the annual Full Membership subscription fee. All our current events are published in our Events Calendar.
Overseas Manager Exchanges
These provide local government managers with the opportunity to share knowledge and ‘best practice’ in local government in another country. An Overseas Manager Exchange is both a cultural and a personal management development experience designed to enhance your career in local government. With the support of our sponsors, Marsh, Civic Financial Services and AskYourTeam we currently provide exchanges to Canada, Australia and the USA.
Become a member
When you join Taituarā you become part of a growing network of professional local government professionals, dedicated to achieving professional excellence in the local government sector.