What does this course cover?
The Taituarā LG How Local Government Works (LGHowLocalGovernmentWorks®) programme is an online learning experience designed to give both new and experienced government employees a clear understanding of how local government operates.
Through a series of engaging, self-paced modules, learners gain practical insights into the legislative environment and the unique role of councils. The programme also explores how local and central government connect in critical areas such as transport, infrastructure, climate change, water, and regulatory policy.
Learners benefit from:
- Practical application: scenarios and examples drawn from real council contexts.
- Flexibility: accessible online, anytime, to fit induction or ongoing development.
- Confidence building: helping staff quickly step into their roles with clarity on responsibilities and decision-making.
This programme provides a strong foundation for anyone working in or alongside local government, ensuring staff are prepared to contribute effectively to their organisations and communities.
Why should your organisation purchase this product?
Employees will gain:
- a baseline understanding of the local government sector and an increased knowledge of what
and how their role relates to the democratic and regulatory environment. - increased confidence and ability to engage and represent the sector to the community.
- a better understanding of the ‘whole’ system of local government, role and the implications of
their actions or decision making. - This is a unique product – it will save you time – no hidden costs i.e. travel, accommodation,
venue fees, catering, and reduces lost work hours.
Testimonials
- It gave a broad overview of a variety of important topics of the role and function of local government.
- The content is broad and high level. The step-through process in the screens is interesting and keeps you engaged. The bite sized chunks of information between quizzes is manageable for an online course. I find it hard to fault.
- The course provided a very helpful foundation for my new role in local government.