The Deputy Public Service Commissioner today announced the appointment of Peter Chrisp as the new Director-General of Conservation.
“EDS welcomes this new appointment,” said EDS CEO Gary Taylor.
“As a former CE of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Mr Chrisp understands the importance of the conservation estate, and the natural environment more generally, to New Zealand’s economic welfare.
“He will be well placed to argue for adequate resourcing for the Department which manages one-third of our country. There are clearly big challenges ahead for DOC with yesterday’s announcement of further public service cuts.
“Mr Chrisp also has direct experience of conservation challenges on the ground through his work as Chair of Predator Free Wellington.
“EDS looks forward to working constructively with the new Director-General when he takes office at the end of June. We share common ground in wanting positive conservation outcomes for Aotearoa,” concluded Mr Taylor.