Join the Tāmaki Makaurau IPANZ New Professionals for their first Meet the Chiefs event of the year.
Phil Wilson, Chief Executive of Auckland Council will join attendees for breakfast and a wide-ranging conversation about his priorities for the Council, his journey to date and what has driven him over his long and esteemed career in local government. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and directly engage with him. The event will kick off at 7.15am with a delicious breakfast and networking, followed by the speaker starting at 7.30am.
The event is free to attend and open to any young or new professionals who are working in the public service or ‘public service adjacent'. Come along to connect with like-minded people and learn from an inspiring speaker!
Phil Wilson
It is a real privilege to be the council’s Chief Executive and to lead what is a wonderful organisation – one that is deeply motivated to serve the changing and diverse needs of Aucklanders, deal with climate, growth and infrastructure challenges, and protect our precious environment.
My core personal commitments in this role are to:
- Work effectively with elected members at local and regional levels to achieve their aspirations and policy priorities
- Do our best by the community at all times and through every interaction
- Prudent stewardship of finances – and a reputation to match
- Foster a safe, rewarding and purposeful experience of work
- Uphold our Te Tiriti responsibilities
- Continuously improve the organisation – making life better for staff and customers
- Better responding to diversity, building equity and social cohesion
- Partnering effectively with government, private sector and community organisations
- Building climate resilience
My career has substantially and proudly been in local government – holding senior leadership roles in HR, strategy, communications and governance. I am a past HR General Manager, Chief Advisor to Manukau City Council, Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Auckland, and Director of Governance and CCO Partnerships. Also, a past board member and president of Taituarā – the national professional body for local government leaders.