Kevin O'Connor |
Chair and FMC Nominee
Kevin started work as a Ranger Trainee and studied Parks and Recreation at Lincoln. He joined DOC when it started in 1987 and his roles included District Conservator Taupō, Operations Manager Nelson/Marlborough, Conservator Southland, Deputy Director General (DDG) Science and Technical and DDG Operations. Kevin left DOC to lead the National Rural Fire Authority and to help create the new Fire and Emergency NZ. He has been involved in a variety of management and governance roles, working closely with iwi and communities on a wide range of initiatives. Kevin is a keen user of the backcountry and is recently retired.
Kevin started work as a Ranger Trainee and studied Parks and Recreation at Lincoln. He joined DOC when it started in 1987 and his roles included District Conservator Taupō, Operations Manager Nelson/Marlborough, Conservator Southland, Deputy Director General (DDG) Science and Technical and DDG Operations. Kevin left DOC to lead the National Rural Fire Authority and to help create the new Fire and Emergency NZ. He has been involved in a variety of management and governance roles, working closely with iwi and communities on a wide range of initiatives. Kevin is a keen user of the backcountry and is recently retired.
