The New Zealand government has chosen senior public servant Mark Sowden to take over the post of Government Statistician from Liz MacPherson, who announced she…

Almost half of the New Zealand Public Service has signed up to a flexible work program designed to reduce the gender pay gap, while flexible…

The New Zealand public service will soon be equipped to better address the biggest challenges facing governments and the people it serves, according to State…

Six public servants have been recognised for their work in the second year that New Zealand’s Public Service Medals have been awarded.  The work of…

Gabriel Makhlouf acted in good faith and did not unfairly malign the National Party opposition in addressing his department's dramatic failure to maintain budget confidentiality…

The New Zealand National Party has attacked the government's plans for extensive public service reforms involving a major overhaul of the legislation.

New Zealand's public service will undergo the "biggest shake-up in 30 years" which will involve replacing its underpinning legislation and, according to Minister for State…

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has chosen the head of her defence department to become the next Deputy State Services Commissioner. Secretary of Defence…

The New Zealand government has granted a five-year appointment to the acting chief executive of its Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Carolyn Tremain, who…

The New Zealand government aims to have an equal number of male and female public service leaders by the end of next year, and close…

There's a big difference between measuring what’s been done and what’s been achieved. Knowing how and when to use an outcomes-based approach cuts to the…

Setting goals publicly and holding public service executives collectively responsible for them are two of the key practices that have helped New Zealand make strong…