The tenth is "challenging results for the public sector to achieve over the next three to five years", so that "New Zealanders can complete their transactions with government easily in a digital environment."

ICT and Internal Affairs Minister Amy Adams has been designated as the lead minister for this goal and Peter Mersi, acting chief executive of Internal Affairs, as lead CEO. However, his responsibility lasts only until April 16, when Colin MacDonald takes over the position.

MacDonald has a record of achievement in government ICT. While in his present position as chief executive at Land Information New Zealand, he has led the cross-government programme for data and information re-use and established LINZ as the lead agency of the geospatial information sector.

"New technology provides easier and more cost-effective ways for New Zealanders to engage with government," the Prime Minister's statement says. "Technology also contributes to a public sector where there is continuous innovation and improvement, as it delivers on the expectations and needs of New Zealanders.

"The public sector provides significant services to businesses and individuals, and the quality and speed of these services makes a difference to businesses' ability to perform, grow and export," the statement concludes.