Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand
| Mayor of Nelson | |
|---|---|
Coat of arms of the City of Nelson  | |
| Style | His/Her Worship | 
| Seat | Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson | 
| Term length | Three years | 
| Inaugural holder | Joseph Dodson | 
| Formation | 1874 | 
| Deputy | Rohan O'Neill-Stevens | 
| Salary | $149,909 | 
| Website | Official website | 
The mayor of Nelson is the head of the municipal government of Nelson, New Zealand, and presides over the Nelson City Council. The mayor is directly elected using a single transferable vote electoral system. The current mayor is Nick Smith, who was elected in September 2022.