Who we are
Everything we do at MBIE is about growing New Zealand for all. We recognise that a strong economy is one in which we use the skills, knowledge and time of our people in conjunction with our natural resources, and financial and physical capital to improve the wellbeing of current and future generations.
On this page
Our strategy – Te Ara Amiorangi – Our Path, Our Direction
Our strategy outlines our vision, purpose and outcomes guiding our collective efforts towards achieving greater productivity and impact for New Zealanders and the Government.
Te Ara Amiorangi: Our Path, Our Direction – English [PDF, 370 KB]
Te Ara Amiorangi: Our Path Our Direction – Te reo Māori [PDF, 355 KB]
Our vision – to Grow New Zealand for all
‘Grow’ relates to a well performing economy that increases the standard of living and quality of life for today and for future generations.
‘For all’ means all people and businesses who have an opportunity to participate in and benefit from the New Zealand economy.
These aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful’.
It’s what binds us together, drives our work as an organisation, and is the 'why' behind everything we do.
Our purpose
Collectively we strive to:
- Grow the economy, prosperity and opportunities.
- Protect our country, people, and businesses.
- Innovate and navigate for the future.
Our outcomes – the difference we make
Our outcomes define the difference we make for people, sectors and regions, where businesses can thrive and innovation can flourish, to grow a strong and resilient economy.
- Prosperous and adaptable people, sectors and regions.
- Skilled people engaged in safe and productive work.
- Competitive markets with informed consumers and businesses.
- Strong and resilient economy delivering energy security and value from resources.
- Dynamic business environment fostering innovation, technology and international connections.
Our collective focus – where we need to focus to succeed
- Economy: Implement the Government’s economic growth agenda.
- Leadership: Strengthen leadership capability and accountability.
- Treaty Settlements: Fulfil our Treaty settlement commitments.
- Efficiency: Improve efficiency, ensure value for money.
- Effectiveness: Deliver with impact, generate measurable improvements.
Our values
The values and attitudes we bring every day:
- Mahi Tahi: Better Together
- Pae Kahurangi: Build our Future
- Māia: Bold and Brave
- Pono Me Te Tika: Own It.
The Government’s priorities
MBIE plays a key role to support the Government to rebuild the economy by leading and contributing to several significant initiatives. The priorities are:
- Developing talent.
- Competitive business settings.
- Promoting global trade and investment.
- Innovation, technology and science.
- Infrastructure for growth.
In this section
Our senior leadership team
Our senior leadership team works collaboratively to set and guide our strategic direction.
Our structure
We help to Grow New Zealand for All to improve the well-being of New Zealanders. This page provides information about our business groups.
Our promise Te Kī Taurangi
Our Promise is our commitment to our customers. It outlines what you can expect when you interact with us – whether that be in person, by phone, email or on our website.
Corporate publications
This page provides links to our corporate publications – our Strategic Intentions / Statement of Intent and Annual Report, and Occasional Papers.
Our ministers
We work with ministers across a range of portfolios.
Our services
We deliver and support many services that touch on the daily lives of New Zealanders.
Our external boards
We engage independent external boards to help shape and guide our work.
Crown entities and statutory boards
We monitor Crown Research Institutes, Crown entity companies, statutory entities and Schedule 4A non-listed companies.
Board appointments
MBIE manages board appointment processes for a large number of Crown entities, Crown entity companies, statutory bodies and advisory boards on behalf of responsible Ministers.
Code of Conduct
MBIE staff, contractors and consultants are bound by the standards outlined in the MBIE Code of Conduct (the Code).
Flexible working at MBIE policy
MBIE Flexible Working Policy for staff
Prosecution policy
Sets out MBIE's expectations and rules governing prosecutions decision making and prosecution proceedings.
Child Protection
A Child Protection Policy is required for organisations providing government-funded services to children and families.