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Central government bears the main responsibility for New Zealand’s national security. This is due to a combination of its primary responsibility for international relations, its ability to direct civil and military assets, the technical and operational...

New Zealand’s arrangements for dealing with national security issues have evolved from what was for a long time known as the Domestic and External Security Coordination (DESC) system, and is now more generally referred to as the “National Security System...

For any national security risk (or major element of such a risk), a lead agency is identified. The lead agency is the agency with the primary mandate for managing a particular hazard or risk across the “4Rs” of risk reduction, readiness, response and...

The National Security System is activated if the impact of a situation of national security is sufficiently complex, significant or imminent that the attention of the broader system is deemed necessary to tackle it. The system is activated by DPMC on...

The ODESC governance boards are supported by a number of multi-agency Working Groups and committees. Committees are typically longstanding while working groups are usually formed as required to concentrate on a specific issue. Membership of committees...

“ODESC” is the overall phrase used to describe the formal structure of senior officials which manages national security in New Zealand in both its governance and its response modes. ODESC is also the name for the committee of Chief Executives which,...

One of the most important responsibilities of any government is to ensure the security and territorial integrity of the nation, including protecting the institutions that sustain confidence, good governance, and prosperity. For this to happen, a...

The National Intelligence and Risk Coordination directorate has a dual, interconnected function of leading the delivery of the National Security and Intelligence Priorities, and the National Risk Approach. National Security and Intelligence...

New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy 2019 Enabling New Zealand to thrive online Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media, Hon Kris Faafoi, released the latest Cyber Security Strategy on 2 July 2019.    ...

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...

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...

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...

The National Security Intelligence Priorities - Whakaarotau Marumaru Aotearoa - outline key areas of interest and define where intelligence can support government to make informed decisions about national security.  The 13 National...

Bringing our nation together to protect all New Zealanders from terrorism and violent extremism of all kinds. An overview New Zealand’s Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism Strategy is about working together to prevent terrorism and violent...

New Zealand’s current national terrorism threat level is LOW; a terrorist attack is assessed as a realistic possibility. The Government’s counter-terrorism priority is to ensure the safety and security of New Zealanders both here and...

Introduction Abbreviations AoG All-of-government CIMS Coordinated Incident Management System CTAG Combined Threat Assessment Group DPMC Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet HRB Hazard...