Central Government
Ministers, departments, and public service officials
Government Departments
Public service departments, departmental agencies, and their leadership
30+ departmentsMinisters
Cabinet and ministerial portfolios
20 Cabinet MinistersAbout Central Government
New Zealand's central government comprises Public Service departments and other Crown organisations that deliver services and implement government policy.
The Public Service Commission (Te Kawa Mataaho) is the central agency responsible for public service leadership, capability, and performance.