Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote
The New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) contributes to the Government's overall aim of building a brighter future for New Zealand, and the two related Government priorities for this term of building a more competitive and productive economy that is export focused; and delivering better public services.
Customs' outcomes and priorities for 2012/13 are aligned with the Government's priorities. Customs aims to deliver high-quality, value-for-money public services at the border, and to support the Government's strategy for lasting economic growth.
Customs is focused on increasing collaboration and integration with other agencies to deliver more streamlined border services while continuing a modernisation programme that includes delivering on investments in modern border infrastructure. In particular, Customs is a key contributor to the border sector "Future Directions" work programme. These efforts can achieve gains in productivity and efficiency for both industry and government.
Customs will also continue its contribution to New Zealand's security and making communities safer through targeted, intelligence-driven risk management of all people, goods, and craft crossing the border. Customs' collection of Crown revenue remains a key contributor to the Government's accounts.
From 2012/13, Customs will contribute to the Government's aims through a focus on four medium-term priorities agreed with the Minister of Customs:
- Disrupt organised crime through a focus on illicit drugs and web of related crimes involving finances, prohibited goods like child pornography, and people smuggling.
- Streamline and simplify trade facilitation, and promote secure and efficient trade with key trading partners.
- More efficient, streamlined and secure passenger facilitation, particularly for trans-Tasman and Asia-Pacific travel.
- Protect and maintain the Crown revenue base through a focus on revenue compliance and efficiencies.
The following table shows how the day-to-day delivery of Customs' outputs, for which appropriations are sought, are linked and contribute to the Government's priorities and the Government outcomes relevant to Customs.
Government Priorities and Outcomes - Links to Appropriations
| Government Priorities | Government Outcomes | Appropriations |
|---|---|---|
| Disrupt organised crime through a focus on illicit drugs and web of related crimes involving finances, prohibited goods like child pornography, and people smuggling. | Greater security:
| Clearance and enforcement services related to passengers and crew Clearance and enforcement services related to goods Clearance and enforcement services related to craft Information and intelligence services Policy advice International services and ministerial servicing |
| Streamline and simplify trade facilitation, and promote secure and efficient trade with key trading partners. | Build a more competitive and productive economy that is export focused. Deliver better public services. Deliver on investments in modern technology. Greater security:
| Clearance and enforcement services related to goods Information and intelligence services Revenue collection Policy advice International services and ministerial servicing |
| More efficient, streamlined and secure passenger facilitation, particularly for trans-Tasman and Asia-Pacific travel. | Build a more competitive and productive economy that is export focused. Deliver better public services. Deliver on investments in modern technology. Greater security:
| Clearance and enforcement services related to passengers and crew Information and intelligence services Policy advice International services and ministerial servicing |
| Protect and maintain the Crown revenue base through a focus on revenue compliance and efficiencies. | Build stronger Government accounts. Deliver better public services. | Revenue collection Clearance and enforcement services related to goods Policy advice International services and ministerial servicing |
