Minister for Social Development (New Zealand)

Minister for Social Development
Manatū Whakahiato Ora (Māori)
Incumbent
Louise Upston
since 27 November 2023
Ministry of Social Development
StyleThe Honourable
Member of
Reports toPrime Minister of New Zealand
AppointerGovernor-General of New Zealand
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Formation13 December 1938
First holderWalter Nash
(as Minister for Social Security)
Salary$288,900[1]
Websitewww.beehive.govt.nz

The Minister for Social Development (Māori: Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora)[2] is a minister in the New Zealand Government with responsibility promoting social development and welfare, and is in charge of the Ministry of Social Development. The position was established in 1938 after the passing of the Social Security Act 1938.

The present Minister is Louise Upston.[3]

  1. ^ "Parliamentary Salaries and Allowances Determination 2016" (PDF). Parliament.nz. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Manatū Whakahiato Ora, te - te Aka Māori Dictionary".
  3. ^ "Ministerial List". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 2 December 2017.