Outcomes
The Government's Priorities
- Improve the quality of public services
- Better equip New Zealanders to meet the economic challenges they face
- Grow the economy and create sustainable new jobs
DPMC's Objectives
- Decision-making by the Prime Minister and Cabinet is well informed and supported.
- Executive government is well conducted and continues in accordance with accepted conventions and practices.
- The Governor-General is appropriately advised and supported in undertaking his constitutional, ceremonial and community-leadership roles.
- The intelligence system and national security priorities are well led, coordinated and managed.
- State sector performance is improved.
DPMC Output Classes
- Policy advice and secretariat and coordination services
- Support services to the Governor-General and maintenance of the residences
- Intelligence assessments to support national security priorities
DPMC has two additional fixed-term responsibilities:
- Science Advisory Committee and Government House Conservation Project.
Strategic Environment
- DPMC works closely with the Office of the Prime Minister, other ministers and their offices; with business, iwi, and other external interests; and with the Treasury, State Services Commission and other public service and state sector agencies as necessary.
Our Capacity and Capability
- DPMC values its people for their capacity to shape thinking, achieve results through others, communicate with influence, serve, exemplify professionalism and probity, and exercise leadership. DPMC provides personal and professional development and opportunities in a challenging work environment.
