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
Minister of Transport Steven Joyce                    Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy


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

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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

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

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Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Independent investigation of transport accidents

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

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