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The National Security Workforce (NSW) team’s purpose is to enable a more cohesive and integrated security and intelligence sector. We take a whole-of-sector approach to building dynamic and resilient careers in national security. The sector consists of...

Aotearoa New Zealand's health system has many strengths, including a highly professional and committed workforce. However, it is also a system under serious stress that does not deliver for everyone. There is widespread inequality of outcomes for a...

Aotearoa New Zealand's health system is changing the way we structure and deliver health services to ensure all New Zealanders get the services they need and to meet future challenges. The new health system will be a single health service providing...

Questions in this section: Rationale Where have these reforms come from? How does this reform fit with the recommendations of the Health and Disability System Review? Why reform now when the health system is focused on the COVID-19...

News 23 September 2021: Boards announced for interim Māori Health Authority and Health New Zealand  Newsletters For the latest news from the Transition Unit, subscribe to the newsletter. Date Title 23...

This handbook sets out New Zealand’s arrangements with respect both to the governance of national security and in response to a potential, emerging or actual national security crisis. National Security System Handbook - August 2016pdf963.36 KB...

The National Security Group provides leadership across New Zealand’s ‘all hazards – all risks’ national security community to strengthen national resilience, develop situational understanding, and improve coordination and collaboration on nationally...

The National Security Systems Directorate leads, coordinates and supports our national security system activities that deliver a secure and resilient New Zealand. The National Security Systems Directorate (NSSD): Provides stewardship to New Zealand’s...

Latest News and Updates Date Title 13 October 2021 Commissioning Briefs - Proactive Release 24 September 2021 Mid-term Review of the 2019 Mental Health Package

The purpose of the Unit is to ensure awareness of whether selected, priority projects are on track to deliver the intended benefits within the intended timeframes – and, if not, to work with the responsible minister and agency to identify what needs to...

The National Security Policy Directorate provides policy leadership on matters related to national security and intelligence. Our work supports the system through long-term planning, forward-looking examination of emerging trends and issues, and...

Ministry of Transport case study: The Policy Project has worked with several public sector agencies as part of the ongoing focus to improve policy quality across the public sector. Here is what the Ministry of Transport had to say about...

Inland Revenue case study: Inland Revenue has committed to applying the Policy Capability Framework every 6 months as a health check. This case study outlines Inland Revenue’s policy capability journey and how they have used the Policy...

We've created three policy improvement frameworks to help government agencies deliver great policy advice. They promote a more joined-up and consistent approach to improving individual’s policy skills, organisational capability, and the quality of advice...

The work of the Christ Church Cathedral Working Group (CCWG) has now finished. Read the Cathedral Working Group Recommendation Report which recommended reinstatement. The Christ Church Cathedral Working Group (CCWG) was established by the...

The department often houses or coordinates special units, task forces, reviews or programmes that provide advice on a particular issue or issues over a period of time. Units or programmes the department has housed or is housing include: Christ Church...

Government House provides administrative and support services for the Governor-General and maintains Government House and its grounds in Wellington, as well as the smaller Government House in Auckland. Government House in Wellington The Rt...

The Health and Disability System Review / Hauora Manaaki Ki Aotearoa Whānui (the Review) outlined some of the challenges in the health sector. This was based on widespread consultation with the health and disability sectors and interested parties over...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's first term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2011. 2011 PMCSA Files released in 2011 Date...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's second term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2013. 2013 PMCSA Files released in 2013 Date...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's third term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2015. 2015 PMCSA Files released in 2015 Date...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's fourth term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2018. 2018 PMCSA Files released in...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's terms and Professor Gerrard's previous term as PMCSA. It contains key reports and documents which were published during their respective terms. Professor Sir Peter...

The work of the Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission has now finished. Read the report of the Inquiry and find out more in the section below. The Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission was established in November 2018 to examine the role...

The New Zealand Cross: RASHID, Dr Naeem (Posthumous) Deceased 15 March 2019, Christchurch Citation On Friday 15 March 2019, Dr Naeem Rashid and his son arrived to attend afternoon prayer at the Al Noor Mosque on Deans Avenue in Christchurch. They...

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor (PMCSA) provides independent scientific advice to the Prime Minister and the Government, and comments on and contributes to scientific issues and debates of public importance. This page contains a selection of...

If you would like to make a general enquiry to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet please use the form below. If you wish to submit an Official Information Act request, please see our guidance page How to make an Official Information Act (...

The Residential Red Zone Offer Recovery Plan identifies that new Crown offers need to be made to the owners of vacant, insured commercial and uninsured improved red zone properties and as soon as practicable. The Recovery Plan was approved by the...

The Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan was approved by the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee and gazetted in November 2015. It balances the need for a speedy recovery of the earthquake-damaged Port with the wider recovery needs of the...

The Christchurch Central Recovery Plan was approved by the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Hon Gerry Brownlee and gazetted in July 2012. The vision in the Recovery Plan is that Central Christchurch will become the thriving heart of an...

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: BROUGHTON, Mr Peter David (Rāwiri Paratene), ONZM For services to Māori, film and theatre Mr Rāwiri Paratene is an acclaimed actor, writer and director for stage and screen, who has been active over...

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit: AHMED, Mr Farid For services to interfaith communities Mr Farid Ahmed is an active member of the Christchurch Muslim community and, following the March 2019 terror attack, has spoken at numerous public...

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit: ALOESE-MOE, Tuita'alili Vaitava'e Su'a, JP For services to the Pacific community Tuita'alili Vaitava'e Aloese-Moe has been contributing to the health and education sector for the Pacific community...

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration: BLYTHEN, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Dean For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Blythen has been posted to the Strategic Commitments and Engagement Branch of the New...

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: FARRELLY, Mr Christopher Patrick Thomas (Chris) For services to health and the community Mr Chris Farrelly was founding CEO of the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) Manaia Health in Whangarei...

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: CARRINGTON, Ms Lisa Marie, MNZM For services to canoe racing Ms Lisa Carrington is New Zealand’s most successful Olympian, having won six Olympic medals, five gold and one bronze, across a...