Governance, People and Executive Services

The Governance, People and Executive Services Division provides essential advice and support across a range of areas within the Ministry to ensure it is an effective and efficient organisation.

There are four teams within the Division who work closely with their colleagues in the Ministry, New Zealand Defence Force, security and other public sector agencies:

  • Business Solutions; 
  • Governance and Assurance;
  • Human Resources; and
  • Ministerial and Executive Services.

The Division is focused on enabling our people to successfully advance New Zealand’s defence priorities within robust organisational policy frameworks established by the Ministry’s Leadership team.

Staff at a meeting
Staff at a meeting

The Governance, People and Executive Services Division provides essential advice and support across a range of areas within the Ministry to ensure it is an effective and efficient organisation.

There are four teams within the Division who work closely with their colleagues in the Ministry, New Zealand Defence Force, security and other public sector agencies:

  • Business Solutions; 
  • Governance and Assurance;
  • Human Resources; and
  • Ministerial and Executive Services.

The Division is focused on enabling our people to successfully advance New Zealand’s defence priorities within robust organisational policy frameworks established by the Ministry’s Leadership team.