Council member vacancies

The Minister for Hunting and Fishing is seeking applications for up to two Council member roles on the Game Animal Council.

The Minister is specifically seeking applicants with strong knowledge of, and connections to:

• Sika deer and hunting in the central North Island, and/or
• The Fiordland, Southland, and wider South Island hunting communities.

Additional knowledge, and experience relevant to the role, includes: game animals (recreational and commercial hunting, deer farming, hunting-related tourism), farming generally, forestry, kaitiakitanga, nature conservation, scientific disciplines, business acumen, and governance experience in a related field.

Appointments will take effect from the date of appointment and be for a term of up to three years.

Applications may be made by any person. Additional information and online application forms are available on the DOC website: Game Animal Council nominations

Queries to: nominations@doc.govt.nz

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26 August 2026, at 8am.