Office of the Chief Executive

Last updated on 2/12/2009 10:30 a.m. 

The Office of the Chief Executive is responsible for:

  • strategy and planning
  • central agency and Crown entity governance and accountability
  • stakeholder relationships
  • Ministers’ Private Secretaries
  • Search and Rescue Council Secretariat

The Ministry’s business services comprise Finance, Information, Communications, Legal, and People and Development.  The General Manager, Office of the Chief Executive facilitates coordination across the Ministry’s business services, as required. 

The General Manager, Office of the Chief Executive also provides managerial support for the Communications, Legal, and People and Development managers (although they report directly to the Chief Executive on functional matters).  


General Manager: Heather Staley

Heather Staley

Tel: 04 439 9077
Fax: 04 439 9006

Email the Ministry

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