Orokonui employs around 20 staff (10FTEs) including casual guides, education assistants and café workers. Staff are complemented by a strong team of volunteers who contribute more than 12,000 hours per year.
Otago Natural History Trust
- Marian Hobbs – Chair
- Geoff Plunket – Treasurer
- Tony Stewart
- Lyn Carter
- Yolanda van Heezik
- Georgina Pickerell
- Deb Wilson
- John Barkla
- Carey Knox
Orokonui Business Board
- Alister Robinson – Chair
- Geoff Plunket – Treasurer
- Rosemary Clark
- Cheryl Adams
- Kent Calmers
Orokonui Foundation
- Sir Julian Smith
- Marian Hobbs
- Geoff Plunket
- Grant McKenzie
The Otago Natural History Trust acknowledges the mana whenua status of Kati Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki and the Runaka’s role as kaitaiki in relation to the Orokonui Ecosanctuary.