Five General Managers report to the Chief Executive. They are jointly responsible for managing Council activities and delivering its strategic priorities.

• leading planning and maintenance of Council's infrastructure (including roading) and utility assets
• ensuring the provision of transportation, water, stormwater, sewage disposal and solid waste services
• delivering community services including parks, libraries, recreation and cultural services.

• financial reporting, commercial,  procurement, rates, accounts receivable and payable
  
• project and programme management
  
• information, communication and technology
  
• corporate support and records management
  
• internal auditing. 

• overseeing and monitoring the city’s economic, environmental, cultural and social wellbeing, the Long-term Plan, Annual Plan, Annual Report, and changes in the District Plan and heritage management
• monitoring and enforcing regulations, including applications and complaints under the Building Act, Resource Management Act and District Plan, environmental health inspections and animal control services.
  

• managing partnerships with key stakeholders and community groups, including grants and village planning
  
• developing initiatives for population and economic growth, communications, city promotions and marketing, consultation and engagemen;
  
• delivering the City Centre Revitalisation project
  
• managing the city’s property portfolio
  
• coordinating and promoting Council’s democratic processes.

• organisational development, workforce planning, and strategy and policy advice on employment relations
  
• human resources services
  
• health and safety services
  
• emergency management for the city.