Minister of National Security and Intelligence (New Zealand)
The Minister of National Security and Intelligence is a minister in the government of New Zealand who is responsible for leading and setting the policies and legislative framework of New Zealand's national security system. Some of the Minister's other known responsibilities include chairing the Cabinet National Security Committee and the Intelligence and Security Committee.[1][2]
This portfolio was created by the Fifth National Government on 7 October 2014 and has been held since its creation by the Prime Minister. As of 2017, the ministerial position has been held by the Prime Minister in all 3 governments.
List of Ministers
| Party key | Labour | |
|---|---|---|
| National | ||
| No. | Name | Portrait | Term of Office | Prime Minister | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Key |  |
7 October 2014 | 12 December 2016 | Key | ||
| 2 | Bill English |  |
12 December 2016 | 26 October 2017 | English | ||
| 3 | Jacinda Ardern |  |
26 October 2017 | Incumbent | Ardern | ||
References
- ↑ "National Security and Intelligence role created". Scoop Media. New Zealand. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ↑ "Outline of security portfolio responsibilities" (PDF). Scoop Media. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
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