The way we work 2024/25
As a core public service agency, MBIE has an important role in supporting the Government and providing key services to New Zealanders.
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To do this well, we lift our productivity, find efficiencies and maintain strong fiscal discipline. We make sure MBIE’s operational and financial structures are sustainable over the long term and that our resources achieve positive outcomes efficiently and effectively for New Zealanders.
MBIE continues to look at how it best operates, including its programmes of work, financial position and the size and capability of its workforce. This year, Crown funding for departmental expenditure is down from $800m to $631m and now makes up 52% of overall funding compared to 60% in 2024, and there are ongoing increases in third party revenue. A realignment of MBIE’s groups to establish foundations for the future came into effect in December 2024.
This brought together like functions and teams to simplify our organisational structure into centres of expertise and reflect core policy, regulatory, customer, assurance, and shared service functions. This resulted in consolidation of MBIE’s groups from 8 to 7, a reduction of 1 deputy secretary position and an 18% reduction in Tier 3 roles between June 2024 and 2025 through the phased integration of functions.
MBIE strives to create an environment where people are motivated, engaged in meaningful work and aim for excellence. MBIE was ranked New Zealand’s second most attractive employer in Randstad’s 2025 Employer Research. This is a testament to the positive reputation we have as an organisation and reflects the continued recognition of the importance of the work we do.
At MBIE, we want to be a place where people are proud to contribute to the work we do for New Zealanders. Strong leadership and the ongoing development of leadership capability are essential. Just as important is making sure MBIE is an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can develop, thrive and deliver impact. This strengthens our workforce and the outcomes we deliver for the people we serve.
We take an integrated approach to inclusion and diversity, making sure it is woven through our policies, strategies, leadership capability, wellbeing, health and safety, and other significant internal drivers. By aligning these areas, we create the conditions for our people to contribute fully and for MBIE to deliver effectively for New Zealand.
Finally, our values are central to how we work and interact with one another and with our customers and partners.
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Leadership, governance and risk
MBIE’s chief executive is accountable for the leadership and overall performance of the organisation and has representation on various boards and governance entities, such as the Council of Financial Regulators.
Our people
Everyone at MBIE contributes to delivering improved outcomes for New Zealanders. We want our people to reflect and support the communities we serve.
Māori-Crown relations
MBIE is committed to fulfilling its Treaty settlement commitments and developing and maintaining our capability to engage effectively with Māori and to understand Māori perspectives.
Wellbeing, health and safety
Workplace wellbeing, health and safety are top priorities at MBIE.
Our digital and data work programme
MBIE is driving more efficient, effective and responsive public services.
Sustainability
We are committed to improving operational efficiency and understanding and addressing the actual and potential effects of climate change on our operations, strategy and investments.