Professional organisation for local government management
Introducing SOLGM
NZ Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) is the professional organisation for local government management in New Zealand. SOLGM represents and supports its members, local government managers and staff through professional development and networking opportunities, membership support services, good practice resources and advocacy work.
SOLGM is here to help you and your council achieve your goals by providing you the practical resources you need. We also advocate on your behalf on issues that impact on local government management.
SOLGM works collaboratively with New Zealand councils and their managers and staff who voluntarily offer their time, experience and knowledge as we develop our programmes and services. We work alongside sector organisations to provide strategic inputs on policies and issues that affect local government management.
We also have a family of sponsors who support us in achieving our goals and providing member activities.
Products and Services for Councils and Individuals
- SOLGM Individual membership
- SOLGM Opus Business School
- Legal Compliance Toolkits
- SOLGM Knowledge Base
- SOLGM Annual Conference
- SOLGM Conference Attendance Awards
- SOLGM Overseas Manager Exchangers
- People Shaping Progress
- New Zealand Post Group Local Government Excellence Awards
- LGMA Management Challenge
Our Vision
To be the leading influence for local government managers and staff to advance the sustainability of our communities
Our Aims
Leadership
- We aim to take the lead in identifying and advocating on the big issues facing communities and local government management.
- We aim to influence Central Government policy development and implementation of major issues.
Growing Capabilities
- We aim to develop and support good practice capabilities and knowledge among managers and staff.
- We aim to develop and support the leadership and management capabilities of managers and staff.
- We aim to create opportunities for managers and staff to network, learn and exchange ideas.
Downloadable Documents
SOLGM Organisation Profile (PDF 555 kb)
SOLGM Products and Services (PDF 692 kb)
Our People (PDF 184 kb)