7 in-person days across 3 blocks
From $5,995.00 excl GST
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington
We offer a suite of leadership programmes for local government leaders, designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and networks to navigate the unique complexities of the sector.
Leadership designed for local government leaders.
Leading in local government is different. Your leadership development should be too. Our leadership programmes address the unique challenges and opportunities of local government in Aotearoa. Offering a sector-specific focus combined with high-level leadership theory, real-world case studies, and peer-to-peer learning.
Unmatched Sector Expertise
Taituarā is the only organisation consistently delivering local government leadership development at this scale, depth, and value, nationwide.
World-Class Facilitators
Our facilitators bring deep expertise in the realities of local government as well as evidence-based leadership practice.
Real Leaders, Real Lessons
Each programme features respected local government leaders and expert practitioners. We focus on making the learning relatable and immediately applicable.
Taituarā Leadership Programmes
Leaders in local government
Master the unique challenges of leading in local government
This programme is designed for experienced functional and operational people leaders with significant responsibility for a council function, service or business unit. It is suited to leaders who want to develop their leadership practice, better understand the wider local government environment, and work more effectively across their council and community.
Tue 23 Feb 2027 – Wed 5 May 2027
Tue 9 Mar 2027 – Wed 19 May 2027
Senior leaders in local government
Master the unique challenges of leading in local government
This programme is for group and executive leaders with a broad span of responsibility, including leaders who manage multiple functions or business units. Most participants will be Tier 2 leaders who report directly to the chief executive, or senior leaders preparing to take on broader organisational leadership responsibilities.
Tue 16 Feb 2027 – Thu 13 May 2027
Why this programme?
Grow your network
Develop alongside peers across local government creating relationships that continue beyond the programme.
Designed for local government
Sector-specific content, case studies, speakers and challenges.
Build and apply practical skills
Practical leadership development participants can apply immediately in their own mahi.
What others are saying about our courses
"The course gave me great insights into how people have navigated the Local Government environment: where they've achieved success, where they've experienced challenges and how they've overcome those challenges. It's given me a great network of peers with whom I have been able to share ideas, thoughts and approaches, and a great network of people that I can reach out to for support as I continue my journey forward."
Jeremy Holmes
Principal Business Advisor, Greater Wellington Regional Council
"This course has been quite incredible – really life changing I think. And not like your typical course where you come along for a week and meet a few people. We've had a real opportunity to build relationships with people across multiple councils across New Zealand and all doing similar work. I've loved every minute of it, built some great relationships and connections, which I really hope will continue beyond the course."
Tony Hale
General Manager, Taupō District Council
