Ruth Isaac

Ruth Isaac is the Deputy Director-General Strategy and Policy. She leads a group that develops the frameworks and outcomes for the conservation system, oversees DOC’s international engagement, and supports the organisation to be strategy-led and focused on key priorities.

Ruth is an experienced public servant. She has a broad background leading groups and reform programmes in economic, social and fiscal policy areas. Ruth spent over 12 years working at The Treasury and likes to say that you can take the girl out of the Treasury, but you can’t take the Treasury out of the girl.

Ruth loves leading people and growing high performing and highly engaged groups. Her professional purpose is to make a difference for Aotearoa New Zealand through excellent public policy design, administration and services. She is also a champion for mental health awareness and inclusiveness in the workplace.