About the Department

About the Department

The Role of DPMC

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) serves the Executive (the Governor-General, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet) through the provision of high quality impartial advice and support services…

Cabinet & Executive

Cabinet & Executive

Ministerial List

List of Ministers and their responsibilities.

Cabinet Committees

Information about Cabinet Committees, their terms of reference and membership.

New Zealand Honours

New Zealand Honours

Honours Lists

Register of New Zealand Royal Honours recipients.

A guide to honours

Overview of The New Zealand Royal Honours System.

On this website you’ll find information about the roles and responsibilities of DPMC’s seven business units (including the Corporate Services business unit) and the documentation the department produces to support the operation of central government. For information about the role of DPMC and its structure, see about the department.

DPMC is separate from the Prime Minister’s Office which provides personal support, media services, and advice which may be of a political nature.

Click here for information on the governments State Sector Reform programme

Vacancies

There are 3 vacancies available.

News

  • 26/01/2012

    Cabinet Office circular CO (12) 1 Cabinet Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership

    Click here to link to circular

  • 31/12/2011

    New Year Honours List 2012 published

    Click here to see New Year Honours List 2012.

  • 21/12/2011

    Cabinet Office circular CO (11) 11 2012 Legislation Programme: Requirements for Submitting Bids

    Click here to link to circular.

Publications

Other Resources