Managing risk
Managing risk is an integral part of our business. Our risk management practices help us to clarify goals and objectives, identify what might stand in the way of their achievement and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
Managing risk is an integral part of our business. Our risk management practices help us to clarify goals and objectives, identify what might stand in the way of their achievement and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
New Zealand's postal market was opened to full competition in 1998. We are responsible for laws and regulations relating to postal services.
Grounded in the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi/ Te Tiriti o Waitangi, to support Māori–Crown relations, we aim to proactively listen to and recognise the needs of iwi and Māori, and to support their economic, employment and business aspirations.
We are responsible for maintaining a robust regulatory environment for the telecommunications sector.
MBIE is focused on the efficient and effective delivery of its outcomes, reducing overall costs and making sure it is well prepared to realise the Government’s priorities.
Submissions on this discussion document closed on 10 December 2024 and we are currently working through next steps.
Our senior leadership team consists of the Secretary (Chief Executive), 8 Deputy Secretaries, and the Chief Advisor to the Secretary.
MBIE’s workforce and leadership representation goals – continued focus.
This page provides information on applying to be a postal operator and your obligations and rights as a postal operator in New Zealand.
Key activities over the past twelve months to progress our DEI work plan, acknowledging the cross-over impact within these areas. The data above under “workforce and renumeration data” gives information about outcomes.
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