Our services
Taituarā provides a wide range of services to assist local government professionals to achieve successful outcomes for their councils and their communities.
Many of the services we provide are available to everyone employed in the sector, rather than being restricted to our individual members.
Advocacy and research
Taituarā is the voice of local government professionals and advocates on their behalf on the issues that impact management within the sector.
LGCareers
This is a Taituarā-led initiative to promote careers in local government. LGCareers provides information on the wide range of jobs available in the sector as well as career enhancement opportunities and links to our LGJobs board.
Discussion Groups
Our discussion groups are primarily funded by councils who subscribe to the Sector Good work programme and are available to everyone working in subscribing councils.
Hei Taituarā executive support
The local government sector is facing a great deal of change and uncertainty. To support council chief executives and senior staff, we have partnered with Tūhura Partners to establish Hei Taituarā – a niche practice and executive support service for the local government sector.
LGJobs
This is Aotearoa New Zealand’s only local government specific jobs board. Advertising roles on LGJobs will put them in front of a highly targeted audience.
LGLeadershipPathways
Taituarā promotes leadership development through a range of activities and programmes. There are different components and entry points to the leadership pathway.
E-learning
E-learning offers convenience and flexibility to learners, allowing them to access courses from anywhere and at any time, enabling the transfer of skills and knowledge in an easy to understand and engaging way.
Management Challenge
This is Australasia’s premier leadership development opportunity for current and emerging local government leaders. Teams from councils across Aotearoa New Zealand compete each year in the regional finals, with the winning team going on to compete in the Australasian finals.
LGNewsBulletin
This is a weekly digest of all the latest important local government news delivered to your inbox. This weekly bulletin is read by over 6,000 active subscribers interested in local government matters. Anyone can sign up to this service.
LGSectorGoodToolkit®
Our Toolkit is a fantastic online resource, funded by councils who subscribe to the Sector Good work programme, and is available to everyone working in subscribing councils.
Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards®
The Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards® have been running for over 25 years and celebrate the very best in professional excellence in local government management.