About MBIE

Who we are

We are the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Everything we do is about Growing Aotearoa New Zealand for all. As the lead microeconomic agency, MBIE shapes and manages many of the underlying systems that contribute to national economic success. MBIE delivers a wide range of services supporting businesses and people across New Zealand. We use our breadth and our connections to develop practical options to complex issues.

Our actions are underpinned by our Values and our commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Our portfolio responsibilities

These include:

Our outcomes

• 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 and value derived from natural resources
• Dynamic business environment fostering innovation and international connection

Every day we

• Deliver services to people and businesses
• Provide policy advice to Ministers
• Invest in business and sectors
• Regulate economic systems and users
• Act as stewards ensuring economic systems are operating well and are safe to use

How people and businesses engage with us

• New Zealand Companies Office
• New Zealand Immigration
• Kānoa
• Employment New Zealand
• Tenancy Service
• Consumer Protection
• business.govt.nz

Our people and funding

We are over 6,000 people in 40+ offices across Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad. About 65% of our people work in service delivery, providing core services to New Zealanders.

We receive $1.36 billion to deliver services and functions on behalf of the Government.

We administer $5.37 billion in non-departmental activities on behalf of the Crown.

Geographic spread of MBIE staff

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