We have three core and enduring roles which help us deliver on our purpose. In undertaking each of our roles, we are committed to and honour our Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations of partnership, participation and protection.
Supporting informed decision making
We provide the Prime Minister, Ministers and Cabinet with intelligence, advice, support and brokerage on the business of the day. We also provide strategic advice, taking a whole-of-government view to help the Government shape its agenda and ensure the public service is aligned with and gets traction on the Government’s programme. When required, we also are responsible for shaping and progressing emerging high-priority issues.
Supporting well-conducted government
We support the Governor-General, Prime Minister and Ministers to exercise their constitutional roles. We ensure the smooth, lawful and trustworthy running of executive government through the provision of secretariat services, constitutional advice and support, legislative support and administration of the Aotearoa New Zealand Royal Honours system.
Leading an effective, strategically focused National Security System
We lead and steward the Aotearoa New Zealand security and intelligence sector in strengthening national resilience, developing situational understanding and improving coordination and collaboration on nationally significant issues. We support the Prime Minister in international engagements and are focused on advancing Aotearoa New Zealand’s international interests.
We also, through the National Emergency Management Agency, lead and coordinate across the Emergency Management System to reduce risk, and enable the system and communities to be ready for and able to respond to and recover from emergencies.