Introduction
A Formal PIF review of the Treasury was conducted in late 2010 and published in May 2011. The Treasury's Change Programme was the vehicle through which matters identified in the report were prioritised and addressed.
This Follow Up review was undertaken during June/July 2012. It focused on the Treasury's strategic leadership and organisational performance as they were considered to be the key enablers for the Treasury to make the greatest contribution to NZ Inc. They are also critical given that the Treasury has had a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) appointed since the Formal review and he in turn has made some significant changes to the leadership structure and style. Murray Nash, who also participated as Technical Expert in the Formal review of the Treasury in 2010, assisted me in undertaking this Follow Up review. Paula Rebstock peer reviewed this report.
This review concentrates on the challenges for the Treasury as it faces a new context within which it is operating, while also understanding its role in the Corporate Centre along with its other central agency partners and the implications of the Government's Better Public Services strategy.
A list of organisations contacted as part of the review is in the attachment to this report, together with a list of the areas in which reference material was provided by the Treasury.
Sue Suckling
Lead Reviewer
