Wellington’s business leaders are being asked to put their mouth where their money is, and have a meaningful say on the economic direction of the Capital.

Wellington City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced leaders to join three new Expert Business Advisory Groups, to grow jobs and strengthen Wellington’s economic development.

“This is an opportunity for leaders across critical sectors of Wellington’s economy for meaningful engagement with the Council and to help guide our city’s economic direction,” says Mayor Andrew Little.

“We’re establishing three distinct groups to reflect the Capital’s key economic sectors and for these groups to respond to challenges across the city’s economy through strong relationships with people, businesses and organisations within each sector.

“In my time as Mayor, I’ve been impressed by the optimism and commitment shown by sector leaders toward a strong and thriving economy for Wellington. Now is the time to bring these voices together, share insights and collaborate with the council for our future prosperity.

“These groups will have a mandate to inform the work of Te Urungi Whakatupu Ōhanga | Economic Growth and Development Subcommittee, chaired by Cr Karl Tiefenbacher, to develop an action plan for measurable economic growth in Wellington over five years,” says the Mayor.

The three groups are mandated by Wellington City Council’s Triennium Plan 2025–2028 and represent three significant areas of the Capital’s economy:

• Property, Infrastructure and More Housing
• Technology, Science, Education and Innovation
• Arts, Creative, Hospitality and Inner-City Revitalisation

Cr Karl Tiefenbacher, who chairs the subcommittee that the advisory groups will report into, says insights from sector leaders will be crucial for revitalising the city’s economy.

“Wellington is home to more than 27,000 businesses, with strong representation across professional services, technology, property, construction, finance, hospitality and the creative sectors.

“The city also has one of the highest concentrations of knowledgeintensive and innovationled firms in the country, supporting highvalue jobs and economic resilience.

“We have considerable strengths in the Capital, lets collaborate better with business to ensure our economy flourishes, provides more jobs and drive future prosperity,” says Cr Tiefenbacher.

The groups will meet quarterly, provide sectorspecific advice to the Mayor, Councillors and Council officers via Te Urungi Whakatupu Ōhanga | Economic Growth and Development Subcommittee, and will operate in an advisory capacity only.

Positions are voluntary and unpaid.

More information and the EOI form are available at: Expert Business Advisory Groups – expressions of interest - Wellington City Council (https://wellington.govt.nz/your-council/expert-business-advisory-groups-expressions-of-interest)

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