Ruben Garcia

Mr Garcia plays a pivotal role as a member Far North District Council’s Strategic Leadership Team, driving the success of various departments to meet the needs of our communities, while also embodying his commitment to foster new leadership talents. Mr Garcia believes that building a strong and capable team is essential in delivering exceptional service. To achieve this vision, he invests time and effort in providing guidance and support to aspiring leaders, empowering them to make a positive impact at the council, and for the people and communities they serve.

He draws upon a rich and diverse experience to oversee the operation of several vital services for council. These include the district’s libraries, customer service contact centres and call centre, visitor information centres, district museum, and the communications and engagement team.

Mr Garcia has a master’s degree in communication, and a bachelor’s degree in graphic/information technology. He also serves as an Executive Board Member for The Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM), which represents the national and international interests of the information, communication and technology (ICT) sector within New Zealand’s city, district and regional councils.