Norges Bank Staff and Group Services

The Staff and Group services wing shall provide the central bank management and other wings with necessary services to promote an efficient and dynamic organisation. The wing's main responsibilities consist of:

  • Delivering functional IT solutions
  • Safeguarding the management of the bank's assets, buildings and technical installations
  • Promoting an efficient and prudent use of resources through sound budgeting, accounting and purchasing routines
  • Co-ordinating documentation and information internally and vis-à-vis the general public
  • Helping to ensure that there are good working conditions

Executive Director: Harald Bøhn
Telephone: +47 22 31 61 36

Staff Services

The department has the overall responsibility for:

  • planning, budgeting and follow-up in Norges Bank
  • procuring information that is necessary for management purposes
  • emergency preparedness and security
  • organisational and leadership development

The department also discharges the function of central employer and is responsible for the bank's occupational health service.

Director: Nils T. Eide
Telephone: 22 31 61 36

Shared Services

The department is responsible for:

  • Purchasing
  • Accounting/Payroll
  • Documentation

Director: Torkel Fagerli
Telephone: +47 22 31 65 89

ICT - Information and communications technology

The department is responsible for the procurement, management and operation of ICT systems.

Director of IT: Øyvind Seljeseth
Telephone: +47 22 31 68 78

Property Management Department

The department is responsible for the rental and administration of Norges Bank's properties, including holiday lodges.

Director: Marit Kristine Liverud
Telephone: +47 22 31 68 22

Security Department

The Security Department is responsible for maintaining surveillance of areas inside and around the Bank and for all transport services carried out by the Bank. The department provides advice on security issues for other departments in the Bank.

Head of Security Department: Arne Haugen
Telephone: +47 22 31 66 15

The Service Centre
The purpose of the Service Centre is to provide support for the Bank’s operational departments, thereby providing them with the optimal basis for achieving their objectives.

Director: Jan Erik Johansen
Telephone: +47 22 31 60 72


Norges Bank, Bankplassen 2, PB 1179 Sentrum, 0107 Oslo, tlf (+47) 22 31 60 00
Last updated 08.11.2007