Skip to main content

GEA-NZ dimension: Strategy, investment and policy

Government strategy, investment prioritisation and policy evolution are drivers of change in the public sector, along with continuous change driven by customers and the environment.

The table below shows some of the ways in which strategy, investment and policy will influence other dimensions of the architecture. 

Table 1: How strategy, investment and policy influence other dimensions

Dimension Examples of how strategy, investment and policy influence other dimensions
Governance and performance

Strategy, investment and policy influence governance and performance by:

  • setting the rationale for measuring cost-to-serve
  • setting the strategic objectives that drive the governance models and performance frameworks
  • allowing benefits tracking on investments.
Standards

Strategy, investment and policy influence standards by:

  • identifying the standards which support government strategies and policies
  • prioritising which international standards need to be influenced by NZ.
Identity, privacy and security

Strategy, investment and policy set the expectations for identity, privacy and security.

  • Privacy settings are established by policy.
  • Digital identity, privacy and security are strategic investments that drive trust and efficiency.
  • A strategic approach to risk management is critical for determining an appropriate balance in these areas.
Business 

Strategy, investment and policy influence business by:

  • setting the priorities and constraints for investment in services, channels, and processes
  • setting the objectives and roadmaps for business improvement and transformation
  • driving changes in business culture, for example, new ways of working, unified public service, and te ao Māori.
Data, information and analytics

Strategy, investment and policy:

  • set goals for data and information quality, governance and sharing
  • establish the statutory requirements for data capture and management
  • support the growth of data capabilities, support good practice and investment in data system evolution.
Application and software services

Strategy, investment and policy:

  • set strategic context for the evolution of the business application portfolio, including efficiency, resilience and agility through adoption of cloud services.
Infrastructure

Strategy, investment and policy influence our approach to technology infrastructre, for example:

  • infrastructure asset management
  • cloud-first policy
  • Technology-Enabled Shared Accommodation
  • Internet-of-Things investment.

Strategy, investment and policy resources

Below are examples of what you may find in your agency, and across government, that will help guide your enterprise architecture.

All-of-government resources

Your agency's documents

Utility links and page information

Was this page helpful?
Thanks, do you want to tell us more?

Do not enter personal information. All fields are optional.

Last updated