The purpose of the School of Government is to contribute to the wellbeing of the people of New Zealand and the world by:

equipping our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to articulate public policy challenges, develop innovative ways to tackle them, and implement solutions in an equitable, effective and efficient manner;

contributing to knowledge and understanding in, and providing an independent forum for discussions on, public policy and management issues;

encouraging good governance; and demonstrating international best practice by connecting and engaging with, and learning from, other Schools of Government.