Invercargill City Council
Trudie Hurst is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in customer service and management roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Group Manager - Customer & Environment at Invercargill City Council since July 2021, Trudie previously held the position of Group Manager - Customer Delivery at Southland District Council from March 2016 to July 2021, where responsibilities included overseeing customer support, IT, and library services across a distributed network. Additional experience includes leadership roles at Westpac New Zealand Limited, where Trudie managed a team of bank managers and served as a passionate advocate for community growth. Trudie's career at Westpac also included positions such as Branch Manager and Team Leader in the Contact Centre. The educational background consists of a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Canterbury, with a focus on Feminist Studies and Geography.
Invercargill City Council
The Council's vision is "To enhance our City and preserve its character while embracing innovation and change." The Invercargill City Council is chosen by the Invercargill public in elections held every three years. The Council consists of the Mayor and 12 Councillors and its role is to provide and maintain services and amenities for the public of Invercargill. There are two main parts to Invercargill City Council: the Council (elected representatives) and the Corporate (staff). The Council is chosen by electors (the Invercargill public) to govern the city's affairs, such as making decisions on spending, priorities and policies.