Visitor Safety and Standards Manager
Core
Lead national visitor safety, natural hazard risk management, and standards for New Zealand's conservation estate.
Role type
Senior leadership manager (visitor safety & standards)
Builds
National safety frameworks, policies, and assurance processes for DOC's conservation estate
Domain
Public safety / Natural hazards / Tourism / Conservation
Required skills
Strategic leadership, natural hazard risk management, stakeholder engagement, systems stewardship, governance and assurance, team development, evidence-based decision making
Preferred skills
Experience in visitor safety, public safety, tourism, outdoor recreation, infrastructure, asset management, knowledge of NZ natural hazards environment
Technologies
Data-informed decision making tools, safety frameworks, governance reporting systems
Responsibilities
Lead system stewardship and performance for visitor safety frameworks; Advance natural hazard risk management across multiple risk types; Drive measurable safety outcomes through research and data; Provide governance and assurance leadership for incidents and investigations; Influence organizational decision-making and investment priorities; Build sector-wide collaboration with government and tourism partners; Lead and develop a high-performing national team
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership with operational oversight
