Overseas Manager Exchanges

Apply for the 2010 Exchange Programme

Applications for the 2010 Overseas Manager Exchange Programme is now closed. We will call for applications for the 2011 Exchange Programme in early 2011.

Download the 2010 Overseas Manager Exchange Programme Brochure (PDF 687 kb)

Who can apply?

Full SOLGM Members are eligible to apply for the United States, Canada and Australia (New South Wales & Queensland) exchanges.

Associate SOLGM Members are eligible to apply for the Australian exchange.

Why should you apply?

Many SOLGM members have benefited from this exchange. Here are some of the testimonials from past participants"

"I would certainly encourage other SOLGM members to put their name forward to this exchange; not only was I able to learn best practice ideas that can be applied to New Zealand as well as establish and develop networks overseas. Both Horowhenua District Council, and myself personally as a manager have benefited from this exchange." David Clapperton, Horowhenua District Council

"This is an opportunity I would recommend to anyone. If you have a sense of adventure, want to get an inside view of local government in another country and get all the benefits associated with a cultural exchange then don’t procrastinate, go for it. The exchange programme provides an experience that can’t be replicated with friendships and contacts made that will endure forever." Andrew Feieraband, Hurunui District Council

"Couldn’t have wished for a better experience – whilst there are differences in the span of activity (eg Police) there were many similarities. I found the approach to resource management interesting - and the inter-regional relationships very telling. Politics has many similarities half a world away!" Clare Hadley, Rangitikei District Council