New DCC Chief Executive Announced

Dunedin (Monday, 18 November 2013) – Dunedin City Council senior manager Dr Sue Bidrose is the DCC’s new Chief Executive.

Dr Bidrose, currently DCC General Manager Services and Development, will take up the position on Saturday, 23 November.

Announcing the appointment today, Mayor of Dunedin Dave Cull says the Council made a clear decision in favour of Dr Bidrose, from a strong field of 31 applicants, including overseas applicants.

“Dr Bidrose has been performing at a very high level for the three years she has been with the DCC.

“She continues the tradition of a Chief Executive with a highly developed sense of the responsibilities of public service. I am very confident she is not only extremely competent, but is of the utmost integrity.”

As a member of the DCC’s senior executive team Dr Bidrose helped drive far-reaching changes in the past three years to limit debt and reduce staff and spending, while not reducing levels of service to the community.

“It was important for us that the changes put in place by the current Chief Executive were seamlessly progressed and Sue is in the ideal position to do that,” Mr Cull says.

Dr Bidrose, who is the DCC’s first female chief executive, says she is delighted to have been selected for the role.

“I am very much looking forward to the challenges of the Chief Executive’s position. I am committed to this organisation and to continuing to have a successful working relationship with elected representatives, staff and the community.”

Dr Bidrose replaces Paul Orders who leaves on Saturday to take up the post of Chief Executive of Cardiff Council in Wales.

Dr Bidrose started with the DCC in November 2010 as General Manager Strategy and Development. She came from the Waitakere City Council where she had spent five years in a range of leadership positions, including Director: Community Wellbeing. Dr Bidrose’s previous experience includes senior policy and managerial roles with the Ministry of Social Development.

Trusteeships, directorships and board positions held by Dr Bidrose include her current role as Director of Workwise, an agency which assists people with mental illness into work. Dr Bidrose has a PhD in psychology from the University of Otago.

Dr Bidrose’s base annual salary is $325,000. If Kiwisaver contributions are made, total remuneration would be $334,750.

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