The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is appointed by the Mayor and Councillors to manage Council operations and lead the Council's administrative organisation. The CEO is responsible for:
The CEO performs these responsibilities by delegating tasks and authority to a Leadership Team and other Council staff.
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Richard Kirby
This role will set up and lead the safe, sustainable, and community-responsive delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services (Three Waters) across the district.
The Local Water Done Well Manager ensures public health, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance through the management of water supply, water quality and safety, wastewater, and stormwater teams. The role champions continuous improvement and kaitiakitanga, reflecting the principles of Local Water Done Well – community-centred, locally governed, and high-performing water services.
Phone: 03 543 8400
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Steve Manners
We look after many of the cross-Council functions, including supporting our colleagues to deliver the best possible service to our community.
Phone: 03 543 8400
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Sue McLean
This role puts strategy at the core, informing policy, finance, corporate planning, and delivery at the centre.
It provides strategic and financial insights to support the organisation's fiscal stability, integrity, and comprehensive long-term planning (LTP).
Furthermore, this position oversees essential financial services, rates, commercial assets and programme delivery to ensure prudent financial management, data-driven decisions, delivery and appropriate investments.
Phone: 03 543 8400
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John Ridd
This role leads the strategic direction, performance, and customer experience of the Customer and Community Group, delivering accessible, inclusive, and high-quality services that reflect the needs and aspirations of the community.
This role is responsible for ensuring the seamless delivery of services across Customer Experience, Libraries, Reserves and Facilities, Harbourmaster, Transportation, Solid Waste, Facilities and Property Maintenance, and Community Partnerships.
With a strong focus on community wellbeing and trust, the role champions a culture of responsiveness, empathy, and continuous improvement.
Phone:03 543 8400
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Rob Smith
This role provides strategic and operational leadership for Tasman District Council's environmental services functions, ensuring the district's natural resources, built environment, and communities are safeguarded, enhanced, and developed sustainably and in accordance with regulations.
This position leads critical teams responsible for regulatory services, environmental policy and science, consents, and natural hazard management, ensuring that decisions are evidence-based, maintaining regulatory integrity, and aligning with national environmental directives.
Phone: 03 543 8400
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Renee Thomas
The Kaihautu sits within the Executive and Council Services Team and is responsible for supporting liaison between Council and whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori communities across the Tasman District.
Te Kāhui Hononga team assists with the planning, delivery, and facilitation of various kaupapa (initiatives, events, projects), including pōwhiri, mihi whakatau, and other Māori cultural elements of Council activities.
Te Kāhui Hononga advises on and supports the strengthening of relationships and the implementation of initiatives that promote the integration of Te Ao Māori across Council operations.
Phone: 03 543 8400
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