The New Zealand Council employs its own staff. Their role is to implement the outcomes adopted by the New Zealand Council, to provide independent advice to it and ensure statutory requirements are complied with.

Key specific roles of the Chief Executive and staff include national advocacy on behalf of anglers and hunters, raising the public awareness of the organisation and of angling and game bird hunting plus co-ordinating and auditing the operations of the regions. The staff are:

 

Chief Executive: Callum Streeter (starts appointment 25 November)

Chief Operating Officer: Richie Cosgrove

Office Manager: Marion Salter

Senior Policy Advisor: Helen Brosnan

Principal Communications Advisor: Maggie Tait

HR & HS Advisor: Adrienne Murray

Science & Health and Safety Officer: Adam Daniel (4 days per week)

 

Seconded/Contractors:

Communications: Hamish Carnachan (1 day per week for National Office)

Licencing: Kate Thompson (2-5 hours per week for National Office)

Compliance: Anthony Van Dorp (1 day per week for National Office)