Strategy 

The Strategy unit operates primarily in support of the Council's governance role, by providing policy advice, planning and monitoring processes and advice, as well as supporting Councillors in their advocacy roles. The unit also plays a major role in coordinating the development of the city through Strategic Projects such as city building, natural resources, transport, cross sector developments (e.g. Hobsonville), and urban development.

Business & financial services

The Business & Finance Services team provides support & administrative services, professional research and communication advice, plan & budget preparation/systems for the efficient management of the Strategy unit.

Social & cultural strategy

The Social & Cultural Strategy group initiates strategies, policies and partnerships that facilitate the development of social and cultural programmes in the City. The Group leads a range of community safety programmes through "SAFE Waitakere" and supports the work programmes of Te Taumata Runanga, the Waitakere Pacific Board and the Waitakere Ethnic Board. T he Group also administers the Wellbeing Collaboration Project.
 

Long term, urban & environmental strategy

The Long Term, Urban & Environmental Strategy group is responsible for providing strategic policy advice and developing critical partnerships to further the Council’s long-term urban and environmental planning. The teams in the group provide planning, design and strategic advice input in the areas of:

• The Long Term Council Community Plan

• Urban development & growth management

• Environmental strategy and sustainability

• Town centre development including precincts, infrastructure and buildings

• Land use planning and sustainable resource management

• Research and evaluation.

Transport strategy

The Transport Strategy team is responsible for strategic transport advice and policies. This includes travel demand management, walking and cycling, passenger transport, roads and state highways. The team has a key role in advancing the City's interests in regional and national transport developments, and linking transport with sustainable land use. The team works with the Transport Assets team in relation to programmes and projects to help achieve the Council's strategic goals.
 

Economic development strategy

Economic Development Strategy, Waitakere Enterprise co-ordination & liaison, regional economic relationships, national monitoring, policy development for Economic programmes. Leading & coordinating Economic Development projects.