The Department of Internal Affairs serves and connects people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation.
ko tā te Tari Taiwhenua he whakarato me te hono i ngā iwi, ngā hapori me te kāwanatanga ki te hanga motu haumaru, tōnui, whai mana hoki.
The Department of Internal Affairs works for six ministers and administers seven portfolios within a single Vote: Internal Affairs. We have four branches and one ministry that provide specialist services and advice to the public and government, and two branches with a predominantly internal focus.
The Department has six branches:
In addition to the groups and functions listed below, each branch includes a Development and Support group, to provide direct support to the Deputy CE on strategic and business issues.
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