The Government is looking to take a collective approach to improve New Zealand's family and sexual violence responses, with a promise to stop dividing the "issue up into half a dozen unconnected silos".
Domestic and Sexual Violence Issues Minister Jan Logie made the announcement today that chief executives would be taking collective responsibility.
The joint venture approach aimed to see the Government departments work together.
"Too often people don't know where to go for help, or don’t have the right kind of help available to them," Ms Logie said.
"Family and sexual violence are complicated, affect every part of our community and demand a coordinated, committed response."
The joint venture business unit would report to a board with the chief executives from 10 Government agencies, including police, education, Oranga Tamariki, social development and ACC.
It would develop a national strategy and action plan to reduce New Zealand's family and sexual violence.
Justice Minister Andrew Little said "removing obstacles which frustrate Government agencies from working effectively together is important for building a more safe and effective justice system".
Chief executives of these agencies make up the board:
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