Overview
The Department of Primary Industries is now part of the Department of Industry & Investment, trading as Industry & Investment NSW. The new department was formed to build diversified industries and create jobs as well as provide better services to the people of the state through more integrated services and less red tape. More about Industry & Investment NSW
NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) acts in partnership with industry and other public sector organisations to foster profitable and sustainable development of primary industries in New South Wales.
With a staff of approximately 3500 based at over 130 locations across the state, the department delivers a wide range of services to primary industries and rural communities. There is an emphasis on front-line services.
The department was formed in July 2004, with the amalgamation of Mineral Resources NSW, NSW Agriculture, NSW Fisheries and State Forests NSW. It draws on our strengths in the areas of mineral resources, forestry, agriculture and fisheries management, and also provides high quality science and technology. An integrated approach to policy development and scientific research, commercial services, regulation, education and advice, and corporate services is translating to better service delivery for our stakeholders. Having a single department reduces duplication and fragmentation, ensuring our primary producers receive better overall service delivery.
NSW DPI provides us with great opportunities to address the highest priority issues for primary industries in NSW. The department continues to be the state's largest provider of science, and is in a great position to provide our primary industries with the technology and partnerships needed for profitable and sustainable production. It also places primary industries in a stronger position to influence environmental and natural resource access debates.
See the NSW DPI Corporate Plan 2008-11.
Our vision
Profitable, adaptive and sustainable primary industries building vibrant communities.
To achieve our vision, NSW DPI has identified the following Key Result Areas:
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Strong economic performance of primary industries
We will contribute to the strong economic performance of primary industries in NSW by growing productivity, investing in research and development, and facilitating the use of innovative technologies. We will manage our public trading enterprise, Forests NSW, in a commercial manner. -
Appropriate access to and wise management of natural resources
Our policies and programs will contribute to the sustainable use of natural resources. We will work with primary industries to ensure they have appropriate access to natural resources, adapt to climate change and contribute to the mitigation of its impacts. We will also work with primary industries to achieve improvements in natural resource and environmental management. -
Safe, healthy and biosecure industries
We will support the development of healthy products and safe primary industries by proactively managing risks presented by pests, weeds, diseases, chemicals and natural disasters, and by regulating health and safety in the mining industry. -
A strong voice for primary industries
We will provide a strong voice for primary industries. Through community and stakeholder consultation, by leading an informed debate on primary industries issues, and by providing information and expert advice, we will convey the potential social and economic benefits of sustainable primary industries. -
Excellence in people, innovation and service delivery
We will provide a safe, satisfying and fair work environment, and have a skilled team working together to deliver excellent services and outcomes for our stakeholders in the areas of commercial services, innovative research, policy, regulation, education and advice.
Our values
The values that guide us in achieving our vision are:
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Integrity. We will behave ethically and act with honesty, fairness, courage and loyalty.
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Professionalism. We will conduct ourselves in a business-like manner to deliver efficient and expert services in the public interest and we will be accountable for our decisions.
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Innovation. We will strive for excellence, creativity, leading-edge science and quality.
- Respect. We will respect each other, our families, our clients, those with different ideas and from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
We are committed to a leadership approach that gives effect to our values. As we implement our corporate plan, we will uphold our values in all dealings with clients, stakeholders and each other.