Ann Thomson is an experienced communications and engagement professional currently serving as Manager Members and Partnerships and Manager Communications & Engagement at Taituarā — Local Government Professionals Aotearoa since July 2023. With a background in various managerial roles, including engagement management at Victoria University of Wellington and communications advisory positions at Stats NZ and Inland Revenue NZ, Ann has a proven track record in event management and strategic communications. Ann's career also includes significant contributions to stakeholder relationships and alumni affairs at Victoria University of Wellington and a solid foundation in development through earlier roles at Fulbright New Zealand and Trinity Hall. Ann holds a BA in Political Science and Social Policy from Victoria University of Wellington.
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Taituarā — Local Government Professionals Aotearoa
Taituarā is the national organisation that supports and develops local government professionals around New Zealand. We focus on providing professional leadership, promoting innovation and excellence in management practices and developing sector capability to enhance service delivery to our local communities. Taituarā is the voice of Local Government professionals and advocates on their behalf on the issues that impact management within the sector. We work with integrity and diligence for our members and the rest of the local government profession providing thought leadership and guidance on the role of good local government management. We work with our sector policy makers on the development of submissions to central government, engage with relevant central government agencies and develop briefing documents for the Minister of Local Government.