MTFJ Governance
The Core Group:
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) governance group is called the Core Group. This group is made up of mayors from throughout the country who volunteer to oversee the organisation. The group meet quarterly in Wellington, as well as regular presentations to the respective Zone's to update the membership on the operations of the MTFJ.
Who is on the Core Group?
Max Baxter
Chair, MTFJ
Mayor, Otorohanga District Council
Max was elected as Mayor of Otorohanga District Council in 2013, after he had already served three years as a Councillor.Max was appointed as Chair of MTFJ in 2017 following the MTFJ Annual General Meeting.
Max has been a dairy farmer his entire life, and owns and operates his farm which is situated just outside of Otorohanga.
Malcolm Campbell
Deputy-Chair, MTFJ
Mayor, Kawerau District Council
Malcolm is into his 6th term as Mayor, holding the role since 2001.
Along with his role as Mayor, Malcolm is also a Butcher and continues to work in his shop when not out with council business.
Bryan Cadogan
Mayor, Clutha District Council
Alex Walker
Mayor, Central Hawkes Bay District Council
Andy Watson
Mayor, Rangitikei District Council
Craig Little
Mayor, Wairoa District Council
Craig Rowley
Mayor, Waimate District Council
Darren Ludlow
Councillor, Invercargill City Council
Garry Howard
Mayor, Buller District Council
Jan Barnes
Mayor, Matamata-Piako District Council
John Carter
Mayor, Far North District Council
John Forbes
Mayor, Ōpōtiki District Council
Lyn Patterson
Mayor, Masterton District Council
Richard Hills
Councillor, Auckland Council
Sheryl Mai
Mayor, Whangarei District Council
Steve Chawick
Mayor, Rotorua District Council
Tracey Collis
Mayor, Tararua District Council