Business groups
Introduction
Our business groups are managed by Deputy Director-Generals who, with the Director-General, form our senior leadership team.Our organisation chart (PDF, 69K) shows our organisation structure and senior leaders.
Director-General
Chief Science Advisor
Michael Bunce (from 28 November 2022)
Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors Group
Deputy Director-General: Stephanie Rowe
The group comprises:
- Biodiversity System and Aquatic
- Terrestrial Biodiversity
- Heritage and Visitors
- Monitoring and Evaluation
National Programmes and Regulatory Services Group
Deputy Director-General: Marie Long
The group comprises:
- Strategic Partnerships and Funds
- Operations Support
- Regulatory Services
- Planning and Services
- National Programmes and Co-ordination
Organisation Support Group
Deputy Director-General: Mike Tully
The group comprises:
- Business Services
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief People Officer
- Health, Safety and Security
- Chief Information Officer
Public Affairs Group
Deputy Director-General: Sia Aston
The group comprises:
- Strategic Communications and Engagement
- Chief Assurance Officer
- Governance and Government Services
Regional Operations Group
Deputy Director-General: Henry Weston
The group comprises:
- Northern North Island
- Auckland
- Hauraki, Waikato, Taranaki
- Eastern North Island
- Central North Island
- Lower North Island
- Northern South Island
- Western South Island
- Eastern South Island
- Southern South Island
Strategy and Policy Group
Deputy Director-General: Ruth Isaac
The group compises:
- Treaty Negotiations
- Chief Legal Advisor
- Policy
- Strategy
Treaty Relationships Group
Deputy Director-General: Tame Malcolm
The group comprises:
- Treaty Capability Oversight
- Ngā Whenua Rāhui
- Treaty Relationship Advice and Oversight
- Pou Whakahaere
Office of the Director-General
Director: Cat Wilson