New Zealand SFO sharpens its four-year strategy (2023–2027) around high-impact fraud and corruption cases, stronger public-sector counter-fraud capability and a more deliberate focus on technology

The Statement of Intent 2026–2030 sets the SFO’s strategic direction for the next four years, reaffirming priorities to target cases with the greatest potential impact, lift counter-fraud culture and capability across the public sector, and strengthen stakeholder relationships. It also adds a stronger technology priority, reflecting the growing role of digital tools in committing, detecting and prosecuting serious fraud and corruption…