Vision, Mission and Values
Council's vision is to:
Drive and support the development of safe, prosperous rural communities that are able to thrive and capitalise on our agriculture, business and tourism sectors while sustaining our beautiful environment.
Mission:
Our mission is to improve the well-being and quality of life for our communities by focusing on:
- Creating and retaining jobs.
- Growing incomes and opportunities.
- Increasing the ratepayer base.
- Providing sustainable infrastructure.
- Providing value for money in all we do.
- Ensure the people who benefit from Council spending contribute their fair share of the costs.
- Working with government and others to gain funding for key projects so as to reduce the financial burden on Ruapehu ratepayers.
- Creating collaborative partnerships with tangata whenua.
Community well-being outcomes:
- Strong leadership and advocacy.
- Safe, healthy communities.
- Thriving economy.
- Vibrant and diverse living.
- Thriving natural environment.
Values
Delivering Real Solutions:
A commitment to approaching every customer and community with the desire to find a satisfying solution to their needs, for a win-win relationship.
Integrity and Credibility:
This includes doing what we say we will do, when we say we will do it and in an ethical manner.
High Performance:
The satisfaction and excitement of achieving better results and outcomes than before and stretching our capabilities.
Respect for Each Other:
The embracing of diversity and enhancing of better outcomes and relationships through openness, sharing, trust, teamwork and involvement.
The Courage to Lead Change:
Accepting the responsibility to deliver positive change and continuously questioning and striving for improvement in efficiency, and to delivery more for less on behalf of our communities and customers.