Prime Minister of New Zealand

The prime minister of New Zealand is New Zealand's head of government. This job is given to the leader of the party or coalition with the most support in the Parliament of New Zealand. Since 2023, the prime minister has been Christopher Luxon of the National Party. He became Prime Minister after his party won the 2023 New Zealand general election

Responsibilities and powers

The prime minister holds the most senior post in the New Zealand Parliament. The prime minister is not able to give direct orders to other people in their party.

The prime minister can call for an election by asking the Governor-General to close Parliament

List of New Zealand prime ministers

Living former prime ministers
As of , there are seven living former New Zealand prime ministers, as seen below.

The most recent prime minister to die was Jim Bolger (served 1990–1997), on 15 October 2025, aged 90.

References

 Other websites 
New Zealand Prime Minister's official website 
List of New Zealand Prime Ministers