Statement of Intent 1 July 2007 - 30 June 2010

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Structure and roles of the Ministry

The Ministry of Defence is headed by the Secretary of Defence.

The Ministry is split into four divisions:

Policy and Planning, which is headed by the Deputy Secretary Policy and Planning. In consultation with the New Zealand Defence Force, provide advice on defence policy matters, including:
- Changes in the strategic environment.
- Defence and security policies.
- Military capabilities required to meet defence policy goals, broad resource implications and relative merits and risks associated with proposed capability options including technical advice and analysis.
- Management of bilateral and multilateral defence relations.

Evaluation Division, which is headed by the Deputy Secretary Evaluation.
- Complete an agreed programme of evaluations.
- Conduct other assessments and audits of the New Zealand Defence Force as and when directed.

Acquisition Division, which is headed by the Deputy Secretary Acquisition.
- Progress new acquisition projects approved by the Government.
- Continue management of current projects to completion.
- Maintain ISO 9001 certification of quality management.
Corporate Division, which is headed by the Deputy Secretary Corporate.
- Provide advice and support to the Ministry in the areas of organisational strategy, human resources, information and information technology management, and legal.
- Coordinate the provision of responses to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions and Official Information Act requests.