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OUTCOMES

The Government's Priorities

Building a brighter future

  • To build the foundations for a stronger economy
  • To build better results from the public service that New Zealanders rely on
  • To rebuild Christchurch and the Canterbury economy

DPMC's Outcome

  • Good government with effective public service support

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 national security priorities and intelligence system 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 coordination and national security priorities

DPMC has an additional fixed-term fund transfer responsibility: Science Advisory Committee.

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 public service and state sector agencies.

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.