"There's no doubt that council operates in a very complex environment and we need to manage that. At the same time we must get the basics right by taking a common sense approach to planning and be clear about what council wants to achieve," Ms Joblin said.
"We must balance the needs of the community today with the need to look to the future. Having good relationships with our partners is also a priority, because strong relationships will be critical to serving our community well."
She said she believed her experience as DHB member and chair, as director of various community organisations, and as a chartered accountant with her own practice in Whanganui gave her the skills to help take the council forward.
Ms Joblin has served on the boards of the Aubert Home of Compassion, the Whanganui Community Foundation (the latter years as the chair), St Mary's School, Sacred Heart College and Cullinane College. She has also been a trustee of Life to the Max, and a director of Nazareth Resthome Ltd, Whanganui City Health Ltd and Whanganui Accident and Medical Ltd.
"I grew up here and with my husband have raised six children. With parents, children and young grandchildren here, I am passionate, proud and committed to Whanganui. I fiercely want Whanganui to succeed but it must succeed for all of us".