The Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security is a special job that still exists. You can think of the Governor-General as a high-ranking official who appoints the Deputy Inspector-General, but only after the House of Representatives recommends someone for the job. The Prime Minister must talk to the Intelligence and Security Committee about who they want to appoint before making a recommendation.

The Prime Minister also has to tell the House of Representatives what the committee thought about the proposed appointment. When someone is appointed as the Deputy Inspector-General, they need to have a special security clearance, which is like a secret password that lets them access important information. The Prime Minister decides what level of security clearance they need to have.

You can find more information about how this job was created by looking at the Intelligence and Security Act, but the Deputy Inspector-General's role is an important one that helps keep New Zealand safe.