HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for council administration, public inquiries, council meetings, and departmental operations.

Notable Features:

The Civic Administration Building is a prominent multi-story building in central Invercargill, housing council chambers, a customer service centre, and various departmental offices. It is designed for public accessibility and civic functions.

Work Culture:

Public service-oriented, focused on community engagement, collaboration, and efficient delivery of services to the residents of Invercargill. Emphasis on transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to local needs.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is the primary point of contact between citizens and their local government, and the centre for decision-making that shapes the city's development, infrastructure, and community services.

Values Reflected in HQ: Accessibility for the public, civic responsibility, administrative efficiency, community service, and democratic governance.

Location:

As a local government authority, Invercargill City Council's primary focus is on serving the Invercargill community and the Southland region. While it doesn't have a 'global presence' in a corporate multinational sense, it engages in inter-council collaborations within New Zealand. The council also maintains sister-city relationships, such as with Kumagaya, Japan, to foster cultural exchange, share knowledge, and learn from international best practices in urban management and local governance.

Street Address:

Civic Administration Building, 101 Esk Street

City:

Invercargill

State/Province:

Southland

Country:

New Zealand