New Zealand · Head of government

Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Office

Prime Minister of New Zealand

In office since

27 November 2023

Party

National Party

How Luxon took office

The UN protocol list records that he took office as Prime Minister on 27 November 2023.¹

Career

1. 18 years at Unilever in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada²
2. 2013 to 2019Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand²
3. 2020Member of Parliament for Botany²
4. November 2021Leader of the National Party^2,3
5. 27 November 2023 to presentPrime Minister¹

Education

• Master of Commerce in Business Administration, University of Canterbury.²

Notable facts

• 21 January 2026: As Prime Minister he announced that the general election would be held on Saturday 7 November 2026.⁴

Official biography

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
2. New Zealand Government, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon (biography)
3. 1News (TVNZ), Leaders' Debate: Luxon, Hipkins square off a month out from election (6 October 2026)
4. New Zealand Government, General Election to be held on 7 November (21 January 2026)