Joel Lieschke

Director Corporate Services

Joel is an experienced chartered accountant having worked for a variety of multinational companies including Diageo and Reckitt Benckiser as well as hospitality companies IHG and Marriott International at locations in Australia, Europe and the USA. Prior to Swan Hill Rural City Council Joel was Director Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer at Development Christchurch Limited and on the Board of Directors at Habitat for Humanity – Christchurch Affiliate.

Joel is a qualified CPA and member of the Institute of Directors NZ with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a diploma in hospitality management.

Corporate Services covers the areas of:

• Finance
• Information Technology
• Rates and Revenue control
• Head office reception
• Robinvale Resource Centre
• Records Management
• Human Resources
• Governance
• Procurement policy, advice and support

Corporate Services also manages the commercial side of Council’s Land Acquisition and Disposals including the Tower Hill residential estate development.