to Hamilton (Kirikiriroa)
I’m delighted to welcome you to Hamilton City Council, congratulations on your new role 
and we are excited to have you as part of our team. 
We have around 1300 staff here at Council, working across numerous services and 
facilities from roading and water, parks and playgrounds to event centres and a museum, 
planning and policies – the range of work we do is huge.  
But while our work is extremely varied, our purpose is united, and that is to improve the 
wellbeing of Hamiltonians, something you will learn more about becoming part of our 
organisation’s culture. 
Hamilton is home to more than 160 ethnicities, and here at Council you will be part of a 
diverse workforce – we are proud to be an employer that welcomes people from all sides 
of the globe.
I understand that moving to a new country, city and/or job is daunting, and we have 
prepared the following information to help aid you in your transition to life here in 
Hamilton (Kirikiriroa). 
If you have any questions or need any further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to 
our friendly Talent Acquisition team who will be more than happy to help. 
I hope your move goes well and you settle in quickly to life here in New Zealand, I look 
forward to seeing you soon.
Lance Vervoort 
Chief Executive 
Hamilton City Council

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