Statistics New Zealand (In M?ori, Te Tari Tatau) is the state sector organisation of New Zealand which is responsible for the country's official statistics, under the authority of the 1975 Statistics Act. Until 1994 it was known as the Department of Statistics. New Zealand's Minister of Statistics is the Hon. Darren Hughes.

Responsibilities

Besides its overall leadership role, the department conducts many statistical programmes including the five-yearly census. Many of the resulting statistics are available free of charge on its website. In addition, the department develops statistical classifications and standards for New Zealand, and conducts ongoing research and development into relevant statistical methods. It also provides technical assistance to developing countries in the Pacific rim, with a special focus on Pacific Island nations. Statistics New Zealand is entrusted with leading the development and promotion of all government statistics that make up New Zealand's Official Statistics System, a role that will see it co-ordinating New Zealand's first integrated programme of Official Social Statistics.

Government Statistician

The chief executive officer of Statistics New Zealand is called the Government Statistician.

• 1980 1984: John Darwin
• 1984 1992: Steve Kuzmicich
• 1992 1999: Len Cook
• 1999 2007: Brian Pink
• 2007 : Geoff Bascand^[1]

graduate Leadership Development Programme (gLDP)

The gLDP is designed to increase and develop the future leadership capability of Statistics New Zealand and the wider New Zealand Public Service. It encourages graduates to develop their leadership skills through a structured, well supported and innovative programme.

Analysts on the gLDP are given social and technical support networks, monthly workshops, peer-mentoring, action learning groups and team corporate projects. In year one on the programme graduates complete three rotations to learn more about the organisation and as they progress are given more opportunities of responsibility and project management.

Copyright

The Statistics New Zealand website states that "Information obtained from Statistics New Zealand may be freely used, reproduced, or quoted unless otherwise specified. In all cases Statistics New Zealand must be acknowledged as the source."

External links

• Statistics New Zealand
• Statisphere - Portal to New Zealand Official Statistics
• A brief illustrated history of Statistics New Zealand

References

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