Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand
| Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
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since 31 May 2025 | |
| Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | |
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| Reports to | Prime Minister of New Zealand |
| Appointer | Governor-General of New Zealand |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Formation | 13 December 1949 |
| First holder | Keith Holyoake |
| Salary | NZ$354,100 annually |
The deputy prime minister of New Zealand (Māori: Te pirimia tuarua o Aotearoa) is the second-most senior member of the Cabinet of New Zealand. The officeholder usually deputises for the prime minister at official functions. Since 31 May 2025, the current deputy prime minister is David Seymour of the ACT Party.
The role existed on an informal basis for as long as the office of prime minister/premier has existed, but the office of "deputy prime minister" was formally established as a ministerial portfolio in 1949. This means that Keith Holyoake is considered the first deputy prime minister. It was formally designated as a full cabinet level position in 1954.