Our work across these three areas is largely at what we call the ‘framework level’, considering whether laws, policies, regulations and institutions best support the wellbeing of New Zealanders. This is different to workplace or individual productivity, which given our name some assume (understandably, but incorrectly) is our focus.
While the Commission is an independent body, its work programme is set by Ministers, with the Minister of Finance as our Responsible Minister. Find out more: read our 2020 Briefing to the incoming Minister, 2021 Letter of expectations from the Minister and 2019 Enduring letter of expectations to statutory Crown Entities.