SOLGM Activities

 

The New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) is the national organisation that supports and develops local government professionals in New Zealand.  As an incorporated society for local government, our focus is on providing professional leadership, promoting excellence in management practice and developing the sector capability to enhance service delivery to our local communities.

SOLGM plays a Leading role in terms of thought leadership within the local government, advocacy at the interface with other sectors, activities to support Learning for the sector by the sector and most importantly Linking the wealth of experience and expertise across New Zealand.


 

LEADING

SOLGM is the voice for managers and staff in local government.  We understand the importance of providing leadership and guidance on the role of good local government management.  We work with integrity and diligence for our members and the rest of the local government profession.

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 Advice  Thought Leadership  Submissions  Excellence Awards  Central Government 
Briefings
Recruitment & Retention

LEARNING

Because the management of local government requires specific skills, SOLGM offers a stable of activities and resources to support the growth and development of local government staff and managers.  Our aim is to build capability of the local government workforce to enable effective delivery of services for New Zealand communities.  

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Sector Group Forums Webinars Leadership & Management
Development 
Professional/Technical
Skills Development 
Sector Information
         
SOLGM Annual Summit &
Industry Networking 
Good Practice Guides Online Resources & Modules Management Challenge Sector Improvement

LINKING

SOLGM is a membership organisation with over 450 individual members comprised of Chief Executives, senior managers and emerging managers from 78 local authorities across New Zealand. SOLGM members receive benefits and have access to activities that support their career in local government. Be ‘in the know’. Be ‘the leader’. Be ‘the expert’.  Read more.

Individual member benefits include:

Gain access to opportunities Special Member Rates Belong and connect with a
growing network of professionals
Grow your career
       
 
Receive relevant information Have your say Professional Recognition Special discount programme