Organisational responsibilities
Consistent with a move to a relationship management, the Ministry is structured around working with key stakeholder groups.
The Senior Management Group
Leading, directing and linking the work of the Ministry internally and externally is the role of the Chief Executive, Barry Carbon, who is supported by the Deputy Chief Executive, Lindsay Gow, and four General Managers. The Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive ensure that all policy development and actions link together cohesively, and that activities and outcomes are well defined, to ensure everything the Ministry does contributes to a good environment through good governance.
Working with Central Government
The Working with Central Government Group is led by Dave Brash. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the framework of environmental legislation (including the Resource Management Act 1991, and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996). It also works on policy in the areas of sustainable development, marine issues and Treaty of Waitangi claims relating to natural resources. In addition, it undertakes work to improve environmental outcomes for Maori and to encourage Maori participation in the management and use of natural resources. Other key work areas are providing support for the Bioethics Council and key work areas are managing relationships with Ministers, other government agencies and iwi, and monitoring the performance of the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).
Working with Local Government
The Working with Local Government Group is led by Sue Powell. It manages the relationship with local government, works with local government in areas of collective interest, and reports on local government performance. It also reports on the performance of our environmental policies, carries out statutory functions under the Resource Management Act, and develops national environmental standards and other national instruments. Urban affairs are also part of this Group's responsibilities.
Sustainable Industry and Climate Change
The Sustainable Industry and Climate Change Group is led by Bill Bayfield. It works with business and industry to promote sustainable business practices and to support innovation in environmental management. The Group works with targeted sectors to initiate improvements in environmental performance. The New Zealand Climate Change Office implements climate change policy through measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and at adapting to climate change impacts, as well as monitoring and accounting for carbon levels nationally.
Corporate and Community
The Corporate and Community Group is led by Fiona Morgan. It promotes environmental awareness and action in the community, co-ordinates corporate communications, and manages relationships with the community. It also supports our activities through information management, legal advice, financial systems, human resources and administrative support.
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