The Ministry's Organisational Structure

MAF Policy

Provides policy advice and service delivery to help create prosperous, sustainable and innovative agriculture, food and forestry sectors which support a vibrant and healthy New Zealand society, environment and economy.

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand

Has a "whole of system" leadership role across New Zealand's biosecurity system. It also has international trade and animal welfare responsibilities. Its operational arm identifies and manages any potential biosecurity risks at the border and provides domestic and offshore technical inspection and clearance services.

Crown Forestry

Manages the crown's interest in a number of commercial forests and forestry-related leases.

New Zealand Food Safety Authority

Functions as a semi-autonomous body attached to MAF. It exists to protect and promote public health and safety and facilitate access to international markets for New Zealand food products and by products.

Corporate Services Groups

Contribute to organisational governance and infrastructure support to the other business groups through the delivery of a range of services - asset, financial and information management, ministerial liaison and advice, in-house legal services, communications and human resources.

Corporate Assurance and Risk

Aims to challenge and strengthen MAF. Through a broad programme of audit, assurance and organisational risk management work, CAR keeps the Director-General informed about the effectiveness and efficiency with which MAF works.

Strategy and Performance Group

Provides advice and support to the Director-General and the Strategic Leadership Team on what the Ministry needs to do to deliver against its outcomes, and the performance of the Ministry against these outcomes.

Maori Strategy Unit

Manages the implementation of the MAF Maori responsiveness strategy across the organisation.

Contact for Enquiries

Strategy and Performance Group
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Pastoral House
25 The Terrace
PO Box 2526, Wellington

Tel: +64 4 894 0100
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