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PageTo deliver our purpose of advancing an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand, we perform four core functions: serving the Prime Minister and Cabinet; supporting well-conducted government; leading an effective National…Business units and programmes
PageDPMC's business units have their own identities and expertise, brought together by our unique position at the centre of New Zealand's system of democratic government. DPMC also hosts a Departmental Agency (NEMA) and a number of programmes.Who we are
PageDPMC is a mid-sized agency of nine business units based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. We have a unique role as the trusted advisor, leader, and steward of our system of executive government.Privacy
PageThe Website must link to a privacy statementMedia centre
PageDPMC has a variety of publicly available information that will be useful for media.Copyright and licensing
PageCopyright material on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website is protected by copyright owned by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on behalf of the Crown.Special programmes
PageThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet often houses or coordinates special units, task forces or reviews that provide advice on a particular issue or issues over a period of time.Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC)
PageOur history
PageDPMC was established on January 1st, 1990 to provide impartial, high quality advice and support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet.DPMC's business units
PageDPMC comprises eight business units headed by the Chief Executive, Brook Barrington.Briefings to incoming Ministers (BIMs)
PageA BIM (Briefing to the incoming Minister) gives a new Minister an overview of the priorities of their department or Ministry, and identifies some of the more significant issues and opportunities.About DPMC
PageDPMC's overall area of responsibility is in helping to provide, at an administrative level, the 'constitutional and institutional glue' that underlies our system of parliamentary democracy.Our Strategic Intentions
PageOur Strategic Intentions provide an overview of DPMC, setting out how we will deliver on our purpose and support the Government to deliver its priorities.Contact us
PageHow to make an Official Information Act request
PagePeople in New Zealand can request government information (official information) and can expect it to be made available unless there is a good reason to withhold it.Tips for requesting information
PageThere is no specific format or style you need to use to make your request. You do not need to mention the Official Information Act (or OIA) to make a request.Guidance on how we will respond
PageWhat happens if we are not the right agency? What if we don’t understand your request?Careers at DPMC
PageDPMC is all about ensuring New Zealand is ambitious, resilient and well-governed, so naturally we’re involved in a wide range of work.Strategy, Governance and Engagement Group (SGE)
PageThe SGE supports DPMC to achieve its strategic priorities and manage risk by working across the department, ensuring it has sound strategy, effective governance, and efficient organisational systems and processes.Our purpose
PageDPMC’s purpose is to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand.Other roles and responsibilities
PageDPMC strives to support a high standard of executive decision making by providing quality advice that is timely, responds to the directions set by government, is forward-looking, understands changing circumstances and emerging issues, and gives assurance…Supporting the Prime Minister and Cabinet
PageDPMC provides assistance to the Prime Minister in three broad categories: issues that are the direct responsibility of the Prime Minister; issues that arise across the full range of government business; administrative support to the Prime…Supporting the Governor-General
PageWe provide advice, administrative, and support services so the Governor-General can perform her roles and duties effectively.Publications
PageOur programmes
PageOur work
PageDPMC's overall area of responsibility is helping to provide, at an administrative level, the 'constitutional and institutional glue' that underlies our system of parliamentary democracy.Joint media statement from DPMC and GCSB
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