Who we are

DPMC is now a mid-sized agency of eight business units, with approximately 275 staff in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. We have a unique role as the trusted advisor, leader, and steward of our system of executive government.

We are unified by an overarching purpose: to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand.

DPMC's Chief Executive, Brook Barrington, reports to the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister. The Chief Executive is supported by senior managers:

• Brook Barrington – Chief Executive
• Cheryl Barnes – Deputy Chief Executive, COVID-19 Group
• Tony Lynch – Deputy Chief Executive, National Security Group
• Anneliese Parkin – Deputy Chief Executive, Policy
• Michael Webster – Secretary of the Cabinet/ Clerk of the Executive Council
• Clare Ward – Executive Director, Strategy, Governance and Engagement Group and Child Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction Group
• Katrina Casey – Executive Director, Implementation Unit

The Clerk of the Executive Council and the Official Secretary of Government House report to Her Excellency The Rt Hon Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, the Governor-General.

The business units are:

• Cabinet Office
• Government House
• Policy Advisory Group
• National Security Group
• Greater Christchurch Group
• Strategy, Governance and Engagement Group
• Child Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction Group

The National Emergency Management Agency was established on 1 December 2019, replacing the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management. The National Emergency Management Agency is an autonomous Departmental Agency hosted by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.  Dave Gawn is the Chief Executive of NEMA.

• National Emergency Management Agency