About the Ministry

Our Purpose

The Ministry of Justice administers legislation and provides services to contribute to safer communities and a fairer, more credible and more effective justice system by:

• developing robust policy advice that influences the direction of justice in New Zealand

• supporting an efficient and accessible court system that is trusted by New Zealanders

• providing effective services to support independent judicial decision making

• settling Treaty of Waitangi claims in a fair and durable way

• managing parliamentary elections and referenda effectively, to maintain public confidence in electoral processes

• working with communities to enhance safety and wellbeing.