What does this course cover?
Set your new kaimahi up for success with an onboarding experience to help them hit the ground running.
A well-designed onboarding experience helps new employees become productive sooner, build confidence and feel connected to their organisation.
The New to Local Government Onboarding Package provides a structured six-month onboarding experience that equips new employees with the knowledge, connections and support they need to succeed in local government. Alongside this they receive a year of Explorer level membership with Taituarā to help grow their knowledge and connections in the sector.
By combining foundational learning about local government, professional resources, ongoing support and financial wellbeing education, councils can deliver a consistent onboarding experience that helps employees settle into their role faster and build confidence from the start.
Why councils choose this offering
A strong onboarding experience helps new employees become productive sooner while building long-term engagement with your organisation.
This programme helps councils:
- Deliver a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience
- Build confidence in the local government environment
- Reduce time to productivity
- Connect employees with professional networks and trusted resources
- Support career development and financial wellbeing
- Strengthen employee engagement and retention
Build a strong foundation from day one
At the heart of the programme is the recently refreshed How Local Government Works eLearning programme.
Designed specifically for today’s workforce, the fully revamped and updated programme features six engaging, self-paced modules delivered through a modern online learning platform. Interactive content, practical council examples and bite-sized learning make it easy for new employees to build confidence while learning at their own pace.
The six foundational modules
1. Introduction to Local Government
Understand the purpose of local government, council structures, community outcomes and the services councils provide.
2. Governance
Learn how councils are governed, how decisions are made, and the roles of elected members and council staff.
3. Working Together
Explore collaboration with communities, partner organisations and government agencies, and the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
4. Planning and Accountability
Understand council planning, consultation, decision-making and accountability to communities.
5. Regulation and Compliance
Learn about council regulatory responsibilities, bylaws and legislative obligations.
6. Financial Management and Funding
Discover how councils are funded, how public money is managed and the principles of financial stewardship.
Together, these modules provide every new employee with a practical understanding of how local government works, helping them contribute with confidence from the beginning.
What’s included
Every participant receives:
- Recently refreshed How Local Government Works eLearning Programme (6 modules)
- 12-month Explorer Membership with Taituarā with access to professional resources, webinars, discounted events, sector networks and exclusive member benefits
- Personalised Welcome Goodie Bag delivered by post directly to each new employee
- Six-month guided onboarding journey with practical learning, sector insights and ongoing support
- Financial wellbeing education, including a KiwiSaver webinar and practical planning tools
What your employees gain
Welcome: Feel supported and valued from their first day.
Connect: Build relationships with the wider local government community.
Learn: Develop a practical understanding of the local government sector and their role within it.
Grow: Access professional development, learning opportunities and leadership pathways.
Thrive: Build financial confidence and a rewarding career in local government.
Investment
| 1 learner | $250 + GST |
| 5 learners | $1,250 + GST |
| 10 learners | $2,500 + GST |
| 20 learners | $4,000 + GST |
| 30 learners | $6,000 + GST |
Package Value
- How Local Government Works eLearning (6 module) Programme
- 12-month Explorer Membership
- Welcome Goodie Bag
- 6-month guided onboarding journey with curated resources, tools and sector connections
Total value: $500
Set every new employee up for success
The New to Local Government Onboarding Package gives councils a simple, ready-to-implement onboarding solution that helps new employees feel welcomed, connected and confident while building the capability needed to thrive in local government.
Delivered in partnership by Taituarā and SuperEasy to support the capability, wellbeing and future success of local government professionals.
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