Ministry for primary industries

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is helping to seize export opportunities for our primary industries, improve sector productivity, ensure the food we produce is safe, increase sustainable resource use, and protect New Zealand from biological risk.

The work we do

Our work stretches from the paddock and orchard to the forest and the ocean. Learn more about the work of our staff, how science is a critical part of what we do, and our goal to double the value of primary sector exports by 2034.

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New Zealand Public Service Commission

In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future.  We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi.  We support democratic government.  We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work. 

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

The Ministry for Primary Industries works to safeguard New Zealanders’ way of life well in the future. To ensure this, we have a vision where New Zealand is the world’s most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products. Our organisational strategy sets the direction we need to take to achieve this vision and ensure the success of the food and primary industries for the benefit of all New Zealanders. For more information on our current strategy, see Our Strategy.

As we deliver on our key outcomes of Prosperity (Tōnuitanga), Sustainability (Kauneke Tauwhiro), Protection (Whakangūngū), and Visible Leadership (Ngā Manukura), as a team we work hard to deliver for New Zealand. We always strive to achieve on our four working styles – open, agile, engaging and proactive.

Value People – Value Our Work – we respect each other and recognise our worth

At MPI we need to support each other, value each other and recognise the work that we all do to achieve Our Vision of Growing and Protecting New Zealand.

Work Together – Build Partnerships – we connect with our people and our partners

By forging strong relationships across MPI and with our partner organisations, we will strengthen our ability to achieve Our Vision of Growing and Protecting New Zealand

Give Responsibility – Take Responsibility – we trust each other to step up

We work at our best when we have clear parameters and autonomy to act within them. Managers need to set those parameters with their team members and help staff to take responsibility

Act with Purpose – Achieve Results – we get the job done for New Zealand

We will be clear about what we need to do to achieve Our Vision of Growing and Protecting New Zealand

At MPI we respect the individual and want everyone to feel they can bring their whole selves to work every day. For more information on what Diversity and Inclusion looks and feels like at MPI, refer to - Our Diversity and Inclusion.