Council Executive Team

Our Executive Team is led by the Chief Executive and consists of four senior managers each with their own area of responsibility as shown below.

CE Alex Parmley

Alex Parmley

Chief Executive

The Chief Executive oversees the operational structure of the Waitaki District Council.

 Lisa Baillie

Lisa Baillie

Director, Community Engagement & Experience

Lisa's areas of responsibility include Strategic Communications & Engagement, Customer Services, Case Management, Libraries, Arts & Cultural Facilities, and Sports & Leisure Facilities.

Paul Hope

Paul Hope

Director, Support Services

Paul's areas of responsibility include Facilities, Finance, Digital Services, People & Capability, Governance, and Project Management Office.

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Roger Cook

Director, Natural & Built Environment

Roger's areas of responsibility include Building Consenting, Planning, Regulatory & Compliance, Infrastructure, and Heritage & Planning.

Joanne O'Neill

Joanne O'Neill

Director, Strategy, Performance & Design

Joanne's areas of responsibility include Strategy, Policy, Continuous Improvement, Economic Development, Property & Commercialisation, and Asset Planning.

To contact a member of Council's Executive Team, please email service@waitaki.govt.nz