About MBIE
We are the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Everything we do is about Growing Aotearoa New Zealand for all.
On this page
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 include
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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 scope and responsibilities
MBIE’s main responsibilities span 15 interconnected Ministerial portfolios (with support for several more) across 3 Votes. The Minister responsible for MBIE, the Minister for Economic Development, is accountable to Parliament to make sure MBIE carries out its functions properly and efficiently.
MBIE has responsibility for 17 regulatory systems with considerable variation in scope, function, risk profile, stakeholders, interfaces, and public and political scrutiny. These systems underpin economic activity and growth and provide safety and certainty to people, businesses, and the country as a whole.
MBIE also has responsibilities relating to the operations, funding, monitoring and support of Ministers in the execution of their duties for several Crown entities and statutory bodies.
MBIE is the functional lead for the government’s property and procurement functions.
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