Minister for Space

The Minister for Space is a minister in the New Zealand Government with responsibility for outer space and advanced aviation in New Zealand.^[1]

Minister for Space
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Incumbent Judith Collins since 27 November 2023
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Style	The Honourable
Member of	Cabinet of New Zealand Executive Council
Reports to	Prime Minister of New Zealand
Appointer	Governor-General of New Zealand
Term length	At His Majesty's pleasure
Formation	27 November 2023
First holder	Judith Collins

The current Minister for Space is Judith Collins of the National Party.^[2]

History

In October 2023, National party leader Christopher Luxon promised a Minister for Space if his party was elected in the 2023 general election.^[3] The aim of the portfolio is to help promote the aerospace sector within New Zealand and to “streamline the rules” to focus on opening up immigration for aerospace workers.^[1][4] Previously the Minister for Economic Development was responsible for space-related policy.^[1] New Zealand is one of only 11 countries with active launch-to-orbit capability, and the industry contributes $1.7 billion to the New Zealand economy.^[1]

List of Ministers for Space

The following ministers have held the office of Minister for Space.

Key

  National

No.		Name	Portrait	Term of office		Prime Minister
	1	Judith Collins		27 November 2023	Incumbent		Luxon