Senior Wellington City Council leaders facing restructure, two jobs to go

Senior leaders at Wellington City Council (WCC) are facing a restructure.

RNZ understands two roles will ultimately be cut. It's understood four roles are being disestablished and two roles are being created, meaning four people will compete for two jobs.

There are currently eight people in the council's executive team.

Chief executive Matt Prosser said the leadership team had a new set of priorities from the mayor and councillors through the Triennium Plan, Annual Plan and 2027-2037 Long Term Plan, and it needed to focus on delivering those.

"On top of this, there still lies the possibility of amalgamation and the introduction of rates-capping measures.

"Against this backdrop, I do not believe that standing still is the right option for WCC."

Prosser said a consultation was underway on the changes, and people would be informed of the outcome at the appropriate time.

"Right now, my focus is on ensuring WCC kaimahi are supported, heard, and their feedback reflected in any final change decisions."

The council cut 47 staff roles in September, in a drive to save over $4 million.

The cuts hit the Creative Capital, Economic and Engagement, Planning and Environment and Property and Capital Projects teams.