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Statistics New Zealand (In Māori, Tatauranga Aotearoa) is the state sector organisation of New Zealand which is responsible for the country's official statistics, under the authority of the 1975 Statistics Act. Until 1994 it was known as the Department of Statistics. New Zealand's Minister of Statistics is the Hon. Clayton Cosgrove.

Besides its overall leadership role, the department conducts many statistical programmes including the five-yearly census. Many of the resulting statistics are available free of charge on its website. In addition, the department develops statistical classifications and standards for New Zealand, and conducts ongoing research and development into relevant statistical methods. It also provides technical assistance to developing countries in the Pacific rim, with a special focus on Pacific Island nations. Statistics New Zealand is entrusted with leading the development and promotion of all government statistics that make up New Zealand's Official Statistics System, a role that will see it co-ordinating New Zealand's first integrated programme of Official Social Statistics.

The chief executive officer of Statistics New Zealand is called the Government Statistician.

•  ? - 1992: Steve Kuzmicich
• 1992 - 1999: Len Cook
• 1999 - March 2007: Brian Pink

The Statistics New Zealand website states that "Information obtained from Statistics New Zealand may be freely used, reproduced, or quoted unless otherwise specified. In all cases Statistics New Zealand must be acknowledged as the source."

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