Tasman CEO Resigns To Take Up New Position

Tasman District Council CEO Paul Wylie has announced his resignation to become CEO of Buller District Council.

In announcing his resignation Mr Wylie said “when I came to Tasman I originally came with the personal aspiration of staying for two five year terms. Earlier this year, the Council extended the existing five year contract for a further two years, which does not give me the employment security I desire.”

“I enjoy work and have no intention of retiring. When the previous Chief Executive of Buller Council, Gary Murphy told me he was taking up a position in Australia I made enquiries with the Buller District Council about the role. This has culminated in me accepting their offer of a five year term as Chief Executive”.

My father was a West Coaster and my wife’s grandparents met and married in Westport, so I have quite a few family connections with the area. My excitement over the new role is tinged with some sadness as I feel there is a lot of ‘unfinished business’ in Tasman. I believe the Tasman District has an exciting future.”

“I want to make it absolutely clear that my acceptance of the Buller offer has nothing to do with the amalgamation issue. I am completely convinced that the people of Tasman will reject the idea of amalgamation as it is quite clear that it will not improve local government or financial efficiency in the district”, said Mr Wylie.

In accepting Mr Wylie’s resignation, Mayor Richard Kempthorne said the Council completely understands his reasoning. “I am only full of praise for the work that Mr Wylie has achieved in his time at Tasman District Council and the District will be poorer for his leaving. I only hope the District can find someone of his calibre for the future and I wish him all the best for his new role in Buller.”

Mr Wylie will be taking up his new role in early December.