Who we are

DPMC is now a mid-sized agency of seven business groups, 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, Andrew Kibblewhite, reports to the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister. The Chief Executive is supported by eight senior managers:

• Michael Webster, Secretary of the Cabinet/Clerk of the Executive Council
• Anne Shaw, Director, Greater Christchurch Group
• Anneliese Parkin, Deputy Chief Executive, Policy
• Howard Broad, Deputy Chief Executive, National Security Group
• Sarah Stuart-Black, Director, Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management
• Karen Jones, Director, Strategy, Governance and Engagement Group
• Gregory Baughen, Official Secretary, Government House
• Geoff Short, Child Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction Group

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

The seven business groups are:

• Cabinet Office
• Government House
• Policy Advisory Group
• National Security Group
• Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management
• Greater Christchurch Group
• Strategy, Governance and Engagement Group