Greater Wellington
Government AdministrationWellington, New Zealand501-1000 Employees
Greater Wellington is a regional council in the Wellington region of New Zealand, responsible for balancing environmental protection with the cultural, social, and economic needs of its communities. Its mandate covers environment management, flood protection and land management, the provision of regional parks, and planning and funding for public transport and metropolitan water supply. Policy direction is guided by national statutes, with elected councillors deciding how the activities are implemented and managed. The council serves residents across the Greater Wellington area and collaborates with national transport bodies to plan and fund the region’s transport network. In 2026 it announced significant developments, including expanding its facilities to the wider Oceania region and investing in a train maintenance depot in Masterton. The organization is headquartered in Wellington and maintains a sizable workforce.