Our procedures and SOPs
DOC's procedural documents are provided here so we can share our best practice.

Disclaimer

We are making these documents available outside DOC to share our best practice. Any use by members of the public is at their own risk and DOC disclaims all liability in reference to that risk.

The documents were written for DOC staff and may include DOC-specific terms and reference internal documents only accessible to DOC staff. You may need further help to do the work described and also need to get authorisation. Caveats may apply.

Find out about DOC's systems and templates for chainsaw use.

National standards and procedures must be followed by dog-handler teams and relevant project managers who require a dog-handler team.

This protocol provides guidance to field workers on the correct use of radio tracking equipment.

DOC has procedures to ensure its animal pest operations are effective, managed safely and meet all legal requirements.

Standard operating procedures for safe driving of motor vehicles and light utility vehicles. They describe best practice standards and requirements for driving a vehicle for DOC business.

This operating procedure for Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands provides guidance on stakeholders roles and how to engage with conservation land management.

DOC has procedural guidance that must be followed in Tongariro National Park.