A Case Study Approach to Training Needs Analysis

Local government in New Zealand is based on the traditional British model, although it does not reflect the changes which have, in recent years, taken place in the structure of local government in Britain. Typically a local authority consists of three main departments, viz the Clerk's department, the Treasury, and the Engineer's department. Larger authorities also, have operational departments dealing with transport, gas, and electricity. Specialist support services are generally not well developed, although many authorities do have industrial relations officers. Some of the larger authorities have management services sections, data processing units, and training officers.