Leadership and governance

  • Minister of Government Digital Services

    Hon Dr Megan Woods is the Government Digital Services Minister. This portfolio was created in 2017.

  • Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO)

    This role oversees the development and management of digital for the state sector. Paul James is the GCDO, and also the Chief Executive (CE) of the Department of Internal Affairs.

  • Digital Government Partnership

    This is a partnership of stakeholders from agencies across government to support the goal of a coherent, all-of-government digital system.

  • Government Chief Data Steward (GCDS)

    This role supports the use of data as a resource across government to help deliver better services to New Zealanders. It’s held by the Chief Executive of Stats NZ Liz MacPherson.

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