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Happy New Year!
Was one of your new years resolutions to grow your career? If so, we would love to help you achieve your goals!
Be sure to check out the upcoming SOLGM events – there’s something for everyone. Exciting news – Midlands and Central Branches have a new overseas scholarship on offer for their members – you can find out more below.
Lastly, if you are wanting to apply for SOLGM’s 2019 Awards, Exchanges and Scholarship the deadline is 8 February.
Management Challenge
You’re back on deck after Christmas – so now it’s time to get your career on the fast path!
Council CEOs and former participants agree that participation in the Management Challenge can put your career on the fast path. Why?
Because participation in the Management Challenge will:
- Increase your profile in your organisation
- Create or improve relationships with senior management
- Forge strong bonds with your team mates
- Create relationships with others in other councils
- Instil pride and a sense of achievement
- Build your knowledge and confidenceAnd – it’s also very rewarding and satisfying to represent your organisation in a competition against other council teams.
Don’t miss out – speak to your manager or HR department about entering a team today!
Find out more
Awards, Scholarships and Overseas Exchanges
Last year, the Excellence Award for Better Regulation and Policy went to New Plymouth District Council for their Draft Digital District Plan.
The judges said that New Plymouth was one of the first councils in the country to adopt a working digital district plan and it was clearly transferable to other councils.
Does your council have a robust and evidence-based policy or regulatory initiative that could be transferable to other local authorities?
If so, why not submit an entry for the Tompkins Wake Award for Better Regulation and Policy?
Find out more at www.SOLGM.org.nz/Awards2019
Steven May talks about experience at the Melbourne Business School
Applications for our 2019 Skill Organisation Leadership Scholarship for Chief Executives close on 8 February. This year’s recipient, Steven May, Chief Executive of Wairoa District Council, reflects on his experience at Melbourne Business School. Read the story here
SOLGM Midlands/Central Branches Scholarships for an overseas conference
A new branch initiative has been announced – there are two $1,000 scholarships available, one from each branch, towards the cost of a branch member attending an overseas conference. Find out if you are eligible
Upcoming Events
LG Accelerated Leadership Programme
This five month programme, developed in association with the Capability Group, is for those in a people leadership role in local government including those leading project teams.
Wellington/Wairarapa Region – 12 February
Manawatu - 6 March
JLT Risk Management Forum – 18 – 19 February
The annual professional development and networking opportunity for risk management practitioners, this Forum will showcase relevant and innovative case studies.
Project Management – Wellington – 28 Feb – 1 March
This workshop is designed for councils and is based on years of experience of working with councils on real projects. It will also teach highly experienced Project Managers some simple, fast and effective tools and techniques that work.
Professional Administrators Forum – 14 – 15 March
Set yourself up for success in 2019 with our annual PA Forum. This year’s programme focuses on resilience, networking and practical tools that can be immediately applied in your role.
LGSectorGoodToolkit®
The LGSectorGoodToolkit® is an online resource provided to the local government sector by SOLGM to allow councils to access accurate and up to date resources which covers all work flows. There’s legal compliance modules, resources on LTPs, local elections, financial management and BERL resources. We encourage you to login and utilise the resources.
Important Dates
31 January – Annual Strategy Day
1 February – the first Executive Meeting of the year will be held
Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
This a new Masters of Public Administration programme offered by Massey University which has been developed with close co-operation from SOLGM; LGNZ and the PSA. The course is aimed at current managers, or individuals interested in moving into management roles in local government. The course is offered on a part time basis over a three year period. The taught component will be delivered both by on line learning and block course mode. For more information please see www.massey.ac.nz/mpa or contact Dr Andy Asquith on 021 671 456 or email a.asquith@massey.ac.nz
Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is looking for nominations from Councils for members of the Fly-in Teams
New Zealand Fly-in Teams (NZ-FIT) are a new capability in the emergency management system, and their establishment is the Government’s response to the recommendations in the Technical Advisory Group’s report on better responses to natural disasters and other emergencies. NZ-FIT will help ensure that New Zealanders receive a consistent level of support in any emergency, wherever and whenever it happens. NZ-FIT will have people with a mix of the appropriate attributes, skills and experience to go wherever required, without delay, to work with and support the local team as they manage emergencies.
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is accepting applications for NZ-FIT volunteers until 5pm Monday 18 February 2019. Anyone interested should visit www.civildefence.govt.nz for more information and to submit their application.
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