Management
Council's Management/Strategy Team is made up of the following key staff:
Peter TillChief Executive
Peter Till (BE, CoP Economics) started with Council in 2004 following a varied career in local body infrastructure in New Zealand and overseas.
In 2010, Peter moved from Group Manager Asset Management to Deputy Chief Executive, with a particular role as District Engineer with responsibilities for the Roading and Finance Teams.
He was appointed Chief Executive in December 2011, following the resignation of David Hammond.
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Margaret HawthorneGroup Manager Environmental Services
Margaret has recently been appointed Group Manager Environmental Services.
Environmental Services encompasses the Council activities of the three waters (drinking water, stormwater and sewage), solid waste, property, community facilities, health and liquor licensing and regulation.
Margaret has been with Council for 12 years, 11 as Team Leader in the Property and Recreation Services area and the past 12 months as Acting Group Manager Assets. Margaret is in the final stages of completing a Bachelor of Business Studies at Massey University
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Marion SmithGroup Manager, Community and Regulation
Marion Smith (MBA Exec) has been with Council since May 2007. Her background is mainly in economic development and change management, with a short stint as a member of the Consular Corp for Australia.
Marion's passion is for community involvement in the District's economic and community development. The delicate balance of satifying the obligations of laws, rules and protocols with community expectations is her challenge in her role as Group Manager Community and Regulation.
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Jackie MastrovichHuman Resources Manager
Jackie Mastrovich joined Ruapehu District Council in 2001 as a Support Officer in the Asset Group. She has taken on a variety of responsibilities, moving through to an Executive Assistant role then to the Human Resources office as HR Advisor, Jackie is now Human Resources Manager.
Jackie sees her current role as a great opportunity to work with management to ensure Council is a good employer and to continue to create an environment where staff feel Ruapehu is a great place to live, work and of course play.
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