Napier City Council
Duncan Barr has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Duncan started their career in sales and marketing roles at BP Oil Ltd and Europa Oil Ltd in 1980. In 1987, they transitioned to IT System Support at Fuji International Finance, where they worked until 1989. From 1989 to 1993, they served as an IT Support Team Leader and Business Analyst at Barclays de Zoete Wedd. Duncan then joined Napier Computer Systems Ltd in 1994 and worked there as a Technical Services Manager until 2013. In 2014, they took on the role of IT Operations Manager at Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited. Currently, Duncan is working at Napier City Council, where they have held various roles, including Information System Manager and Manager Information Systems. Duncan is currently serving as the Chief Information Officer.
Duncan Barr has a Master of Information Technology degree and a Postgraduate Degree in Information Technology from the Eastern Institute of Technology. Prior to that, they attended Onslow College in Wellington from 1975 to 1979. Additionally, they obtained a certification in "Introduction to SFIA for Practitioners" from the SFIA Foundation in September 2022.
Napier City Council
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Napier is a small city with big ideas and an equally big attitude. We are focused on investing in the right infrastructure and development to cement our future as a vibrant cosmopolitan regional city. Along with the internationally renowned Art Deco style architecture, our sunny warm weather, proximity to wineries and beaches and our extensive cycling trails sets Napier apart from other cities in New Zealand. Napier has long been considered the architectural jewel in the Hawke's Bay crown. Our vision is to provide the facilities and services and the environment, encouragement, leadership and economic opportunity TO MAKE NAPIER THE BEST CITY IN NEW ZEALAND in which to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy a safe and satisfying life. We employ over 500 dedicated and talented people who run and manage the city’s infrastructure, maintain our public amenities and facilities where people can play and relax and work with our residents and community to understand and incorporate the needs and aspirations for Napier in our future plans.