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The ARC management team

The ARC has 8 General Managers who work in partnership with the CEO, councillors and staff to ensure the best decisions are made for the region. The General Managers oversee the tactical management and day-to-day operations carried out by ARC staff.

Peter Winder


Chief Executive (Peter Winder)

The Chief Executive is responsible to the Council for implementing Council decisions, advising the Council, performance of powers and duties delegated to him or other employees, management of the Council's operations, maintaining systems that enable effective planning and reporting, providing leadership for and employing staff on behalf of the Council.

The Chief Executive's office also incorporates the following departments:

General Managers

General Managers are responsible for the following departments within the ARC:

Christine Perrins


Chief Executive's Office - Christine Perrins

  • Council Controlled Organisations 
  • Democracy Services
  • Organisational Policy and Strategy

Brian Monk


Corporate Services - Brian Monk

  • Accounting Services
  • Contact Centre
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Organisational Communications and Marketing
  • Revenue, Planning and Operations
  • Treasury and Financial planning

Julia Wiegandt-Goude


Human Resources - Julia Wiegandt-Goude

  • HR Advice
  • Recruitment
  • Health and Safety
  • HR Systems

Lesley Baddon


Policy and Planning - Lesley Baddon

  • Environmental Policy & Planning
  • Monitoring and Research
  • Regional Policy
  • Regional Strategy

Louise Mason


Programmes and Partnerships - Louise Mason

  • Biosecurity
  • AucklandPlus
  • Environmental Programmes
  • Heritage Programmes
  • Te Pae Hononga Maori - Maori Relations
  • Partnerships and Community Programmes

Janine Bell


Regulatory Services - Janine Bell

  • Consents and Compliance Land
  • Consents and Compliance Water
  • Customer Services and Support
  • Emergency Management Office
  • Harbourmaster's Office
  • Major Projects

Mace Ward


Parks - Mace Ward

  • Botanic Gardens
  • Mt Smart Stadium
  • Parks Operations
  • Visitor Services and Assets

John Smith


Transport and Urban Development - John Smith

  • Policy Implementation
  • Transport
  • Urban Development
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