Mayor of Wellington
| Mayor of Wellington | |
|---|---|
Coat of arms of the city of Wellington | |
since 17 October 2025 | |
| Wellington City Council | |
| Style | His Worship |
| Type | Council leader |
| Member of | Wellington City Council |
| Seat | Wellington Town Hall |
| Appointer | Electorate of Wellington City |
| Term length | Three years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | George Hunter |
| Formation | 3 October 1842 |
| Deputy | Ben McNulty |
| Salary | $197,011 |
| Website | official website |
The mayor of Wellington is the head of the municipal government of the city of Wellington, one of 67 mayors in New Zealand; they preside over the Wellington City Council. The mayor is directly elected using the single transferable vote method of proportional representation.
The current mayor is Andrew Little, elected in October 2025 for a three-year-term.