The building in Hazlett St was described as marking a new chapter for the organisation and its commitment to licence-holders across the region.
The facility was blessed in a whakawatea performed by Komene Cassidy from Ōtākou Rūnaka, before being officially opened.
Chief executive Ian Hadland said the opening marked more than just a change of address — it was about positioning the organisation for the future while fulfilling its responsibility to the anglers and game bird shooters who funded its work.
"Today marks the completion of a project that puts licence-holder funds to work in the most effective way possible," he said.
"We’ve created a headquarters that will serve anglers, hunters and the habitats they depend on for decades to come."
The single-storey building consolidated office, workshop and storage facilities under one roof, replacing the organisation’s central Dunedin premises which had become too large and costly to maintain for a team of six staff.
The Mosgiel base gave easier parking, which was difficult in town. The build cost $1.4 million and took about nine months to complete, done by WB Hamilton Building Ltd.
Funding was secured through the sale of the Dunedin offices.
Mr Hadland said the Mosgiel location offered practical advantages that would benefit operations across the Otago region.
"Being based here puts us closer to the rivers, lakes and wetlands where our work actually happens," Mr Hadland said.
"Whether we’re heading inland for a habitat project or south for fieldwork, we’re better positioned to respond quickly and efficiently."
