This section of the annual report provides a commentary on MBIE’s 2022/23 financial results and a view of our forecast financial plans for 2023/24.

Supporting a responsive labour market where people are protected and can make the best use of their skills.

Aotearoa New Zealand needs a business environment that is dynamic, where businesses can respond to new opportunities and resources are allocated to their most productive use.

Hīkina Whakatutuki | The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s 2022/23 Annual Report is a review of our financial and non-financial performance against our outcomes, priorities and obligations.

Foreword from Carolyn Tremain, Secretary for Business, Innovation and Employment and Chief Executive and other key information about the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

We are the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Hīkina Whakatutuki. Hīkina means to uplift and Whakatutuki means to move forward, to make successful.

Our Promise is our commitment to our customers. It outlines what you can expect when you interact with us – whether that be in person, by phone, email or on our website.

We produce Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) following a general election or change in minister. They provide an introduction to each portfolio and summarise key areas of policy and policy issues.

Our senior leadership team works collaboratively to set and guide our strategic direction.

We are strengthening access to official information by publishing responses to Departmental Official Information Act (OIA) requests of public interest.