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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Hikina Whakatutuki

They play a central role in shaping and delivering a strong economy by delivering policy, services, advice and regulation to support business growth.

They:

build trusted, competitive and effectively regulated markets
ensure that businesses have access to the skills they need and that current and future demand for skills is met
ensure safe and fair workplaces
develop and support high-performing science and innovation
lift firms’ capability — including ideas, access to capital and relationships — so that they can succeed internationally
support the development of efficient infrastructure
enhance the value of NZ's natural resources
lead work to improve housing affordability, and provide employment, residential tenancy, and unit titles dispute resolution services.

Ministers

Hon Paula Bennett

Minister of Tourism
Hon Simon Bridges

Minister for Economic Development
Hon Dr Nick Smith

Minister for Building and Construction

Hon Judith Collins

Minister of Energy and Resources
Hon Michael Woodhouse

Minister for ACC

Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Hon Jacqui Dean

Minister for Small Business

Associate Minister for ACC

Hon Nicky Wagner

Associate Minister of Tourism
Hon Paul Goldsmith

Minister for Regulatory Reform

Minister of Science and Innovation

Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Hon Louise Upston

Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment