• New Zealand’s security and economic interests safeguarded through its political and security relationships

• Economic growth and international competitiveness advance through New Zealand’s international connections

• Trans-boundary solutions and effective international rules promoted

• Sustainable development in partner countries

• The rights of New Zealanders abroad protected

Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries

• Gathering and analysing information on the views of other governments, and on trends in countries’ economies and society
• Lobbying other governments and influential decision-makers in favour of New Zealand interests
• Developing networks of relationships with decision-makers
• Representation of New Zealand in regional organisations
• Negotiation of bilateral agreements (including trade agreements)
• Supporting Ministerial visits (briefing, policy advice, logistics)
• Promoting New Zealand in other countries (eg cultural diplomacy)
• Provision of advice to the Government on international law
• Policy advice: eg on interventions to achieve outcomes

• Australia
• Pacific
• Asia
• United States
• Europe

• Trade negotiations that deliver growth opportunities
• Internationalisation of New Zealand business
• Global financial crisis

• International security
• Climate change and natural resources

Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions

• Representation and negotiation in international forums
• Provision of advice to the Government on international law
• Policy advice: eg on interventions to achieve outcomes

• World Trade Organisation
• Trade negotiations that deliver growth opportunities
• Global financial crisis

• Climate change and natural resources
• United Nations
• Disarmament and arms control
• International security

Pacific Security Fund

• Coordination of inter-agency fund to enhance Pacific islands’ security and mutually reinforce New Zealand’s security interests

• Pacific

Promotional Activities –  Other Countries

• Administration of funds to promote New Zealand as an attractive market for trade and investment

• Internationalisation of New Zealand business

Consular Services

• Provision of consular services to New Zealanders overseas including notarial services
• Provision of policy advice to the Government including on international law relevant to the rights of New Zealand citizens overseas

• Delivery of services that contribute directly to the above outcome “The rights of New Zealanders abroad protected”

Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities

• Administration of the diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 and the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971
• Provision of policy advice to the Government on international law relevant to privileges and immunities

Ministry objective: Delivery of services to meet New Zealand’s international obligations and ensure reciprocal benefits

Services for other New Zealand Agencies Overseas

• Provision of accommodation and support services to other New Zealand agencies with external interests

Ministry objective: Indirect contribution to other agencies’ outputs and to each of the above Ministry outcomes

Vote: Official Development Assistance: Output Expenses

Management of Official Development Assistance

• Design, management and monitoring of multilateral, regional and bilateral development assistance programmes in consultation with partners (governments, agencies, NGOs, etc)
• Provision of policy analysis on the preparation of development programmes

• Outcomes for NZAID programmes and Activities funded through ODA

Strategic Advice and Evaluation

• Provision of policy advice and strategies for delivery of ODA including to sectors and on cross-cutting issues
• Provision of policy advice and strategies for delivery of multilateral, regional and bilateral official development assistance
• Evaluation and appraisal of ODA proposals, programmes and projects
• Representation of New Zealand views and positions in international development forums

• Outcomes for NZAID programmes and Activities funded through ODA