Structure and governance

The Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO) is an Industry Training Organisation (ITO) that represents the training requirements of its sectors.

As an ITO, ATTTO is recognised by Government and is funded by both industry and Government.

Our History

ATTTO Incorporated was established in accordance with the terms of the Industry Training Act 1992.

We gained recognition as the Industry Training Organisation for the aviation, tourism and travel industries in New Zealand on 11 April 1994. The organisation was incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 on 15 April 1994.

The museums sector was added to our portfolio in early 2005.

Our Constitution

ATTTO was established to develop and manage high quality industry training linked to nationally recognised qualifications. Our constitution sets out the framework for our organisational structure and the proceedings of our Board and committees, to meet this overarching objective.

Download the full ATTTO Constitution

Our People

  • Board of Directors
    ATTTO is governed by a Board of Directors made up of eight members from across the industries we represent. The Board provides governance, strategic leadership and employs the Chief Executive.
  • ATTTO Team
    ATTTO has around 45 staff based in five offices: Wellington head office and regional offices in Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch and Blenheim. The
    Chief Executive, based in Wellington, is Kathy Wolfe. Click here to view bios for our senior management team.
  • Sector Training Councils
    Sector Training Councils provide advice and assistance to the Chief Executive and ATTTO staff at a strategic level. They are made up of senior representatives from across the aviation, tourism, travel and museums sectors.
    The Sector Training Councils contribute to developing sector training plans and sector resource forecasting, have sector training provider oversight and look after sector-specific licensing/qualifications.