Border Executive Board

Border agencies have a long history of successful collaboration. The type of oversight has evolved to meet the needs of the border.

• BEB as a sector leadership group from 1 January 2026.
• BEB as an interdepartmental executive board under the Public Service Act 2020 from 11 January 2021 – 31 December 2025.
• Border Sector Governance Group as a chief executive’s group from 2027 to December 2020.

Core functions

• Address gaps in border processes.
• Ensure risks are addressed.
• Make strategic improvements.
• Financial sustainability of the border system through cost recovery and oversight of fiscal challenges.
• Facilitate a positive user experience with the border system.

Membership

Permanent member – core

• New Zealand Customs Service
• Ministry for Primary Industries
• Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
• Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport

Member – when appropriate/issue specific

• Ministry of Health
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Participant – when appropriate/relevant

• Health New Zealand
• Civil Aviation Authority
• Maritime New Zealand

The BEB is supported by a Secretariat Team in the New Zealand Customs Service.

Key documents and references

• BEB terms of reference as a sector leadership group (PDF, 231 KB)
• Proactive Release Cabinet Paper - Border Executive Board to Operate as Sector Leadership Group (PDF, 3 MB)

Contact the BEB

Email Official Information Act requests and other enquiries email to beb.info@beb.govt.nz