About us

The Government Property Group enables agencies to create more flexible, agile and collaborative working environments, supporting a unified Public Service.

What we do

The Government Property Group (GPG) is government's property system and functional lead.

Property decisions have influence well beyond the walls and desks of the workplace. They affect our productivity, how we connect citizens to government, contribute to our culture and communities, and impact our environment.

GPG's expertise and oversight guides these decisions, in collaboration with government agencies.

The nature of work and workplaces is rapidly changing. GPG enables agencies to adapt to this dynamic landscape, while optimising the performance and public value of the government's office portfolio.

Our functions include:

This site provides general guidance on government property matters, processes and standards. It also contains specific expectations for property mandated agencies to follow.

How we can help

We work with mandated agencies to guide and support their:

GPG also has experts in workplace design and change management, who help agencies develop modern, efficient and inclusive workplaces.

Government Property Portal

Manage your property portfolio using our integrated workplace management system.

Templates and resources

Government property templates and resources for use by mandated agencies.

Property definitions

This list of key property definitions provides consistency around the terminology used across Government property.

Property assurance

The property assurance team supports agencies to improve the effectiveness of government property operations and projects.

Government property mandate

The GPG mandate covers a wide range of agencies, and certain areas are excluded from its scope.

Contact us

If you have any questions or feedback for the Government Property Group, you can contact the team directly.

Property Matters newsletter

Property Matters explores the future of government workplaces; keep you up to date with the work on the Government office accommodation programme; and other important updates from the Government Property Group.

You can subscribe to receive our newsletter by emailing info@gpg.govt.nz.