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DPMC occupies a unique position at the centre of New Zealand's system of democratic government. Its purpose is to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand. DPMC's overall area of responsibility is in helping to provide, at an...

The Cabinet Office is a ‘government secretariat’ that provides impartial support to central government decision-making processes. This section includes: the role of Cabinet and the Executive Council Ministerial portfolios the functions of the...

DPMC's overall area of responsibility is helping to provide, at an administrative level, the 'constitutional and institutional glue' that underlies our system of parliamentary democracy. Ensuring that executive government functions well requires us to...

In this section, you'll find the Honours lists and information for and about recipients. It includes: Honours lists from 1995 to today a historical archive of honours lists is available from the New Zealand Gazette...

The Cabinet Manual is an authoritative guide to central government decision making for Ministers, their offices, and those working within government. It is also a primary source of information on New Zealand's constitutional arrangements, as seen through...

DPMC’s purpose is to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand. This means providing high-quality impartial advice and support services to the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and the Governor-General on a daily basis. In addition, DPMC...

DPMC is one of the three central agencies responsible for coordinating and managing public sector performance. The others are the State Services Commission and the Treasury. DPMC strives to support a high standard of executive decision making by...

The Prime Minister is the political leader of the Government and the country – and its main public 'face.' The Prime Minister is also the chair of the Cabinet, and is responsible for the effective operation of executive government. These roles combine...

We provide advice, administrative, and support services so the Governor-General can perform her roles and duties effectively. We also maintain Government House and its grounds in Wellington, as well as the smaller Government House in Auckland.

To deliver our purpose of advancing an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand, we perform four core functions. Executive government advice and support – serving the Prime Minister and Cabinet Our Policy Advisory Group (PAG) provides...

The key elements of the SGE's role are: advice and support to the Chief Executive, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Senior Management Team leadership of strategic planning and oversight of DPMC's strategic and organisational development...

The Policy Advisory Group (PAG) acts as the Prime Minister’s policy 'eyes and ears'. PAG plays an important role in providing the Prime Minister with advice on emerging policy issues and supporting her office. We provide expert advice on policy and...

This directory provides information on ministerial portfolios and responsibilities (excluding Deputy and Associate Minister positions). Its purpose is to provide a record of the departments and other agencies, votes and legislation associated with each...

The Executive Council is the highest formal instrument of government. It is the part of the executive branch of government that carries out formal acts of government. By convention, the Executive Council comprises all Ministers of the Crown, whether...

Responsibilities include building relationships with small businesses and their representative organisations, championing initiatives across government which benefit small businesses, and ensuring the characteristics of small business are considered in...

Responsiblities include oversight of NZSIS and the role and functions of the Minister under the Intelligence and Security Act 2017.

Responsibilities include promoting integrated service delivery that supports whānau in achieving the best outcomes for themselves, and leading the stewardship of the Whānau Ora approach across government.

Responsibilities include oversight of border management, including the detection of and response to illegal activity at the border, the facilitation of the movement of legitimate imports, exports, and travellers, the collection of GST and customs duties...

Responsibilities include promoting participation in community sport and support for both disabled and elite sport.

Responsibilities include oversight of the GCSB and the role and functions of the Minister under the Intelligence and Security Act 2017.

Responsibilities include regulation of charities, distribution of community grants funding, and development and support of community-led initiatives.

Responsibilities include oversight of the administrative support for the courts system and independent judicial decision-making, the collection of fines and reparations, service of court documents, and enforcement of civil judgment orders.

Responsibilities include setting the strategic direction and priorities for Defence, Defence Force deployments, recommending acquisition of significant military capabilities, and maintaining international defence relationships.

Responsibilities include advocating on disability issues, overall strategy for the disability sector (including implementing and monitoring the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities), and promoting and maintaining New...

Responsibilities include oversight of the general conduct, functions, and duties of the Police, and the effective, efficient, and economical management of the Police.

Responsibilities include leading the science and innovation system and setting the direction for government investment.

Responsibilities include issues relating to veterans, including the Veteran’s Pension, and supporting attendance by veterans at commemorative events. 

Responsibilities include maximising opportunities for the positive engagement and contribution of New Zealand's youth population.

Responsibilities include improving outcomes for Pacific peoples.

Responsibilities include leading work across government and with stakeholders in business and the community to improve the lives of New Zealand women and girls.