Our people and structure
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Our staff are located in our 10 regional offices, our Wellington head office, at our Marine Pollution Response Centre in Auckland and our Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand in Lower Hutt.
Our Director and Chief Executive Officer
Keith Manch
Keith Manch has the dual role of Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is accountable to the Board of Directors.
As CEO, Keith is also the senior manager responsible for the day-to-day running of Maritime New Zealand.
Keith joined Maritime New Zealand in December 2011.
Senior management team
The seven general managers reporting to Keith each have a specific functional responsibility.
Sharyn Forsyth
General Manager Maritime Standards
Responsibilities:
- Seafarer certification
- Ship registration
- Operational certification (safety management systems)
- Health and safety for operators
- Exemptions
- Maritime and environmental technical services
Stephanie Winson
General Manager Legal and Policy
Responsibilities:
- Policy and regulatory
- International engagement
- Legal services (including Chief Legal Counsel)
- Research and analysis
- Official Information and Privacy Act requests
- Ministerial servicing
Nigel Clifford
General Manager Safety and Response
Responsibilities:
- Rescue Coordination Centre of New Zealand
- Marine Pollution Response Service
- Aids to Navigation
- Distress and Safety Communications
- Maritime incident response
- Maritime security
Andrew Saunderson
General Manager Corporate and Strategic Services
Responsibilities:
- Strategy, planning and risk
- Organisational accountability and reporting
- Education and communications
- Finance and procurement
- Information systems and infrastructure
- Administration and facilities
Kenny Crawford
General Manager Maritime Compliance
Responsibilities:
- Maritime investigations
- Safety and environmental auditing
- Field operations
- Commercial and recreational liaison
Anne Greenwood
General Manager Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Human resources specialist services
- Organisational health and safety systems
- Internal induction and career development
- Learning and development systems
