2023 GDS Index: 230 GDSs in Operation as at 31 December 2023

Introduction

Here you can learn more about the 230 GDSs in operation as at 31 December 2023. The table provides more detailed information on each GDS, as well as a pdf of each strategy document.

Please note each GDS is ranked:

(i) Out of 230 GDSs
To arrange GDSs in order of rank out of 230, please place your cursor on the header of the column titled ‘Rank out of 230 GDSs’ and click. Click once to order by ascending (1–230) and twice to order by descending (230–1).

(ii) Out of department
To arrange GDSs in order of rank by department, please click once on the headers of the columns titled ‘Rank out of Department’ and ‘Government Department’.

(iii) Out of sector
To arrange GDSs in order of rank by sector, please click once on the headers of the columns titled ‘Rank out of Sector’ and ‘Sector’. Please also be aware you can scroll to the right to see additional information about each strategy.

Background

1. The 2023 GDS Handbook can be purchased at the online shop.
2. Learn more about the methodology in Working Paper 2024/08 – Methodology for the 2023 Government Department Strategies Index. See Working Papers to view or download.
3. In addition to the GDSs in operation, view a list of all archived GDSs (archived on or before 31 December 2023), with PDFs linked.
4. Please note that the following departments have not published (and archived) any GDSs: Crown Law Office; Serious Fraud Office; and Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau mā Iwa – Pike River Recovery Agency.