Our Functions

Overview of the New Zealand Government Transport Sector -
Roles and Responsibilities

New Zealand Government Transport Sector (PDF v7.0, 44.6kb)

The Ministry of Transport
Policy advice, contract management, air services agreements, legislation and Vote Transport administration


Minister of Transport:                 Associate Minister of Transport:
Hon Steven Joyce                        Hon Nathan Guy
                    


NZ Transport Agency
Land transport rules, licensing standards enforcement, land transport funding



A relationship protocol exists between the Ministry and the NZ Transport Agency. It sets out how the two organisation expect to work together.  A constructive and effective partnership with the NZ Transport Agency is critical to a mutual success as organisations, and the protocol is an important expression of how we plan to work together. 

Read the Ministry of Transport/NZ Transport Agency protocol (PDF v7.0, 105kb)

New Zealand Police
Delivery of traffic safety and economic compliance outputs




Civil Aviation Authority
Safety rules, licensing, standards enforcement and aviation security service




Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Independent investigation of transport accidents




Maritime New Zealand
Safety rules, licensing standards enforcement and marine environment protection