Expert, trusted and independent advice will be essential to ensuring New Zealand plays its part in solving the challenge of climate change. This week, the…

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…

The tragic events of White Island reiterate that we must be vigilant, and have excellent risk management strategies in place. Perhaps it is time for…

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…

Treating the public service like a business has become the norm, with the structures, language, practices and incentives inherited from private sector managerialism. We know…

It’s not surprising we see higher rates of mental illness among veterans compared to the overall Australian population. We should be targeting veterans with a…

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…

Commonwealth government agencies will soon be expected to pay e-Invoices to suppliers within five days, or else pay interest on late payments. Starting from January…

Pia Andrews looks at some of the systemic challenges that come with working in public sectors, including intrinsic ones — like capability issues, and directive…

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…

The NSW Government committed $38 million to four large air tankers in preparation for one of the state’s most dangerous fire seasons. Available for service…