Creative New Zealand is the national arts development agency of New Zealand, established as a Crown entity. Its main goal is to encourage, promote, and support the arts for the benefit of all New Zealanders. The agency operates with a vision of flourishing arts and a thriving arts community that enriches lives both locally and globally.

The organization provides various services, including funding for artists and arts organizations, professional development resources, and support for international presentations and cultural exchanges. It advocates for the arts sector through research and collaboration with other agencies. Creative New Zealand serves individual artists, arts practitioners, groups, and organizations, as well as communities, including Māori and Pacific Island peoples. The agency is committed to cultural diversity and aims to enhance the visibility of Māori arts while inspiring New Zealanders to engage with the arts.