Research & Development Group

General Manager: Kevin O'Connor (National Office, Wellington)

The Research and Development Group focuses on the long-term improvement of conservation delivery, through new and improved systems and processes, grounded in science. The group comprises the following units:

Ecosystems and Species Unit

Manager: Allan Ross

Aquatic and Threats Unit

Manager: Jeff Flavell

Recreation and Historic Unit

Manager: Dave Jane

National Technical Services Unit

Manager: Carl McGuinness

Chief Science Advisor

Geoff Hicks