There are calls across the region for travel to be reinstated, possibly before a trans-Tasman bubble with Australia.
Ashley Bloomfield said the Ministry of Health hadn't yet been asked for advice about an arrangement.
"My own view is that the risks can be managed well, especially if we've got countries that have got good testing in place and we know that they haven't got any cases and the arrangements can be put in place for travel to and fro," Dr Bloomfield said.