Minister's foreword

A more dynamic and productive economy with higher living standards and opportunities for all New Zealand. This is the goal the Government is committed to delivering for New Zealand by 2040. It is my vision to see New Zealand as a country where New Zealanders are succeeding and our best talent is grown, retained and thrive on our shores rather than searching for better outcomes overseas.

Last year, New Zealanders voted for this Government to do 3 things – rebuild the economy, restore law and order, and deliver better public services. We are making progress towards this by focusing on removing barriers to business and enabling better economic growth. This includes working hard to reduce inflation and create the conditions for a more productive growing economy and removing the red tape that stifles opportunities for success. 

This Government’s economic strategy has 5 pillars: building infrastructure for growth and resilience; lifting educational achievement and skills; strengthening trade and investment; promoting innovation, science, and technology; and improving regulation. The Government cannot achieve this alone – we need the support of business, and this is where the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will play a key role and link to the business community.

MBIE shapes and manages many of the underlying systems that contribute to achieving these goals. Its work touches the lives of almost every New Zealander and across all our businesses. As this Government focuses on better not bigger public services, the Ministry also needs to ensure it is delivering value for money out of every dollar invested so New Zealand  can achieve a growing economy.

The work that MBIE does, and will do, is vital for the future of New Zealand. This Strategic Intentions document sets out the areas that I am looking for MBIE to focus its efforts on to support achieving the priorities of this Government. 

Hon Melissa Lee 
Minister responsible for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

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