Appendix 2 - The Department's Structure
The nature of the Department's work means its structure is decentralised via a network of far-flung offices, grouped into 13 conservancies. Fieldwork and conservation outputs are mainly delivered from area offices within conservancies. Areas are supported by a conservancy office, which sustains delivery through technical support and advice, and ensures accountability in the line.
Two regional offices (based in Hamilton and Christchurch) are focused on supporting the Director-General and leading their regions. The Department's head office in Wellington develops national policies, provides leadership, and national service and support functions. A new Division (Research, Development and Improvement) effective from January 2005 is tasked with continuous quality improvements, particularly of systems and practices.
The Department employs 1,582 permanent staff and between 360-600 temporary staff, as well as many contractors.
The department's structure
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Public conservation land
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Regions, conservancies, and areas
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