Purpose and principles

Our purpose captures why we exist as a Department

The Department of Internal Affairs strengthens connections and
reduces harm for New Zealanders.

Ka whakakaha Te Tari Taiwhenua i te honohononga me te whakaiti
i te mamae mō te iwi o Aotearoa.

Everything we do is underpinned by three principles

We make it easy, we make it work

• We are customer-centred
• We make things even better

We're stronger together

• We work as a team
• We value each other

We take pride in what we do

• We make a positive difference
• We strive for excellence

 

Te Aka Taiwhenua

Our Māori Strategic Framework, Te Aka Taiwhenua, enables us to work effectively with Māori.