Governance and Structure
Overview
The core governance arrangements for the Ministry conform to the pattern for all departments as set out in legislation. Annually, the arrangements centre on the Estimates approved by Parliament, on the output plan between the Chief Executive and the relevant Ministers (for the outputs to be supplied, and the standards to be met for each Vote the Ministry administers) and on the Ministry's Statement of Intent.
The governance arrangements also provide for monthly reporting on financial performance to the Treasury, six-monthly and annual reporting on financial performance to Ministers, and Select Committee examination following presentation of the Ministry's Statement of Intent and Annual Report to Parliament. Audit New Zealand audits the annual report and related material, on behalf of the Controller and Auditor-General.
Ministers and Votes
The Minister for Economic Development is the Responsible Minister for the Ministry. The Responsible Minister oversees the Government's ownership interest in the Ministry, which encompasses its strategy, capability, integrity and financial performance.
As at 30 June 2005, the Chief Executive reported to the following portfolio Ministers on the discharge of his responsibilities for six Votes.
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| Economic, Industry and Regional Development |
| Commerce |
| Communications |
| Consumer Affairs |
| Energy |
| Tourism |
Strategic Leadership Team
The Ministry's Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) advises the Chief Executive on the organisation's strategic direction and corporate action. SLT is made up of the chief executive, the deputy secretaries and the group manager of the Medium Term Strategy group. SLT meets weekly to discuss and advise on issues related to strategic management and capability. The deputy secretaries are also responsible for the effective management of their branches and delivery of outputs agreed with Ministers.
Management Structure
The Ministry has six branches, each headed by a deputy secretary. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism are semi-autonomous units within the wider Ministry. The six deputy secretaries and the group manager of the Medium Term Strategy Group all report to the chief executive. The general manager of the Ministry of Tourism reports to the deputy secretary responsible for the Industry and Regional Development branch.
Our major work units are:
Industry and Regional Development branch, which has the principal responsibility for advancing the Government's economic, regional and industry development objectives. The Ministry of Tourism, which advises the Government on tourism issues, is part of this branch.
Business Services branch, which runs the Ministry's business and operational services, including the Companies Office and other business registries, the Radio Spectrum Management group and the Crown Minerals group.
Regulatory and Competition Policy branch, which provides policy advice on the legal, regulatory and competition frameworks for business and on the scope for regulatory coordination with other jurisdictions.
Resources and Networks branch, which provides policy advice on the regulatory environment for the telecommunications, energy, postal and broadcasting sectors, and on radio spectrum, natural resource and environmental issues.
Consumer Affairs branch, which incorporates the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, provides advice and programmes on consumer safety, rights and information and is responsible for the electricity and gas safety regimes.
Organisational Development and Support branch, which provides specialist advice on organisational development, legal, finance and facilities management, communications, risk management, information technology and knowledge management issues.
Medium Term Strategy group, which advises branches and the chief executive on longer-range economic development issues.
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