Our role
The Department of Regional NSW is the central NSW Government agency for regional NSW. We collaborate with communities, businesses and government.
We’ve brought together the agencies responsible for:
- public works and regional development
- soil conservation and primary industries
- land use and natural resources
- regional infrastructure and program grants
- investment attraction.
Together, we work to:
- build stronger primary industries
- drive regional investment and economic development
- oversee productive and sustainable land use and natural resources
- deliver regional infrastructure and grant programs
- help strengthen social cohesion.
Home to about 40 per cent of the state’s population, regional NSW includes coastal, inland, rural, remote and metro regional areas.
To service these diverse regions, we have several offices and agencies.
We have a skilled and dedicated team working in 200 locations across regional NSW.
From Bega to Broken Hill, and from Byron Bay and beyond, the work we do ensures that our regional industries and resources are supported to grow into the future.
(DRNSW Secretary Rebecca Fox)
For more about the programs and services we deliver visit our Regional NSW topic pages.
Also see our Annual Report and other Corporate resources.
Vision and mission
Our vision is: Developing thriving communities across regional NSW for generations to come.
Our mission is to deliver collaborative and strategic solutions to drive productive, sustainable resources and strong regional communities.
See our Planning and strategic documents that help drive this delivery of regional NSW priorities.
Our agencies and offices
The groups within our cluster work hand in hand to:
- identify opportunities
- map solutions and
- get the right outcomes for NSW, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities of those living in regional NSW.
Learn more about our agencies and offices
Secretary’s message
Regional NSW is an incredible place to live, work, raise a family and play.
The Department of Regional NSW exists to champion strategic investment and economic growth across regional NSW.
We are here to support regional NSW communities, businesses and economies by advocating for government that builds strong and resilient regional cities and towns.
From Bega to Broken Hill, and from Byron Bay and beyond, the work we do ensures that our regional industries and resources are supported to grow into the future.
We work with primary industries to create jobs and employment, and steward the use of our natural endowments: our lands, minerals, agriculture, mining and natural resources.
Our team also works to respond to ongoing global challenges and impacts upon regional NSW. When times get tough, the Department provides stimulus to help the regions recover and thrive into the future. Our 5,000+ staff live and work in communities across the state. I am proudly from the regions, and will continue to advocate alongside you for the regions.
I am pleased to have been appointed to the role of Secretary.
I look forward to working with our regional communities, businesses and industries, to ensure regional NSW continues to thrive for generations to come.
Rebecca Fox
Secretary, Department of Regional NSW
Acknowledgement of country
The Department of Regional New South Wales acknowledges that it stands on Country which always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters, and we show our respect for Elders past, present and emerging.
We are committed to providing places in which Aboriginal people are included socially, culturally and economically through thoughtful and collaborative approaches to our work.