Who we are
MFAT acts in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.
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Forging strong international connections
Relationships are at the heart of our work at MFAT—we’re the diplomats, negotiators, analysts and advisors working to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.
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Our strategic direction
MFAT is focused on delivering on the Government’s priorities. We have seven objectives to achieve by 2019.
Our people
Meet the people leading our ministry. Together we report to the ministers of foreign affairs and for trade and export growth.
Work with us
We employ around 1,400 staff. Our people are our most valued resource. See our vacancies.
Contact us
Our head office is in Wellington, New Zealand and we have 58 posts in 51 countries around the world.
Chief Executive expenses
We publish six-monthly reports on the Chief Executive's business expenses, and gifts or hospitality received.
Logos
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs logos can be used, with our agreement, by external partners on material that we are directly involved in, or are supporting (e.g. hosting or providing funding).