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 Manager, Visitor Safety and 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, systems stewardship, natural hazard risk management, stakeholder engagement, governance and assurance, team development, evidence-based decision making
Preferred skills
Experience in visitor safety, public safety, tourism, outdoor recreation, infrastructure, asset management, New Zealand 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 (landslide, volcanic, geothermal, avalanche, tsunami); Drive measurable safety outcomes through evidence-based initiatives; Provide governance and assurance leadership for safety performance and incidents; Influence organizational decision-making on risk and investment; Build sector-wide collaboration with government and tourism partners; Lead and develop a high-performing national team
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership with operational oversight
