Purpose, outcomes 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.

We have three outcomes which are broad, recognising our diverse responsibilities and multiple ways we contribute to the public service and enable progress against government priorities and outcomes.

Our outcomes for New Zealanders

                      

People get the services they need           Communities are resilient              Government is effective and                                                                                                                              transparent 

Ka whiwhi te iwi i ngā ratonga e                He tū pakari ngā hapori                   He tōtika, he pūrangiaho te      hiahia ana rātau                                                                                              Kāwanatanga

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.