• Napier City Council chief executive Wayne Jack resigns

Napier City Council chief executive Wayne Jack resigns

Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says the city council’s chief executive, Wayne Jack, is resigning from his role, effective this Friday.

In a statement, Mr Jack said after nearly seven years as CE, it was time for him to leave and explore new opportunities.

“I am going to take a short break, and then begin to find my next big project,” he said.

“I wish Mayor Kirsten Wise and her new team all the best for the term ahead.”

It has previously been reported Mr Jack was understood to be negotiating an exit package from the role worth close to $1 million.

Today’s statement from the mayor announcing he was leaving did not address the issue of an exit payment.

Mayor Wise said she and the elected members of the council thanked Mr Jack for the contribution he has made to the NCC and they all wish him the very best for his next role.

Mr Jack said he had been given two key challenges when he joined the council in September 2013.

“The first was to lead the council through the local government amalgamation process and the second was to help transform and transition council to a more contemporary way of working.

“With those key projects behind me it feels like the right time to call time on what has been a rewarding and eventful role serving the Mayor, councillors and people of Napier City,” he said.

 

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