Executive Leadership Team

Elected Members' main relationship is with Council's Chief Executive. The Mayor and Councillors employ this person, who is in turn responsible for employing all other Council staff. They are also responsible for setting up and maintaining Council's operational structure.

Kaipara District Council staff are divided into five operational groups. Each of these groups are managed by one of the Executive Team. Their details are below:

Jason Marris Interim Chief Executive

Jason Marris

Chief Executive

Executive Assistant: Debbie Taylor
09 4391186
Chief Executive

Michael Day acting GM Engagement and Transformation

Michael Day

General Manager - Planning and Development

Michael Day

09 439 9266

Main areas of responsibility

  • Building services and consenting
  • Building Quality Assurance
  • Resource consents
  • Planning and Policy
 Anin Nama GM Infrastructure Services

Anin Nama

Interim General Manager - Service Delivery

Anin Nama

09 439 1113

Main areas of responsibility

  • Community Services
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Infrastructure (water, wastewater, stormwater and land drainage)
  • Solid Waste
  • Bylaw Compliance
  • Animal and Compliance Services
  • Roading
Sue Davidson GM Sustainable Growth & Investment

Sue Davidson

General Manager - Corporate Services

Sue Davidson

09 439 1233

Main areas of responsibility

  • Financial Services
  • Revenue
  • People & Capability
  • Governance
  • Customer Support
  • Business Support
Hayley Worthington GM Customer Experience

Hayley Worthington

General Manager - Strategic Improvement

Hayley Worthington

09 439 9260

Main areas of responsibility

  • Project Delivery
  • Asset Management
  • Economic Development
  • Strategic Programme and Engagement
  • Information and Systems
  • Cultural Outcomes