The NZ State Services Commission lists 32 chief executive roles, of which 17 will be filled by women on a permanent or acting basis as…

The behavioural economics team in the Prime Minister’s department has published hours of valuable educational videos from Behavioural Exchange 2018, the international conference it hosted…

Debbie Power has been named as the new head of New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development.

Shining a light often galvanises political support for changes public servants already wish were in place, says visiting ombudsman Paul Dubé. "Most public servants want…

The Labour-New Zealand First-Green coalition government led by Ardern celebrated its first birthday last week.

Agencies are constantly seeking public participation but they need to continue conversations with the insights they gather. Technology may be the key.

The federal government has taken a deliberate step into the realm of driverless cars and mobility-as-a-service apps with the establishment of an Office of Future…

State and local government agencies should be wary of taking on board too much of the IT industry's received wisdom about rapid and agile product…

The new Australian Digital Council confirmed the first priorities for data sharing between state, territory and federal agencies are digital identity projects and longitudinal research…

What is the right of Indigenous people to self-determination? Can Australia learn from other nations' Indigenous policy initiatives, like designated seats and the Whānau Ora? Professor…

The New South Wales Department of Finance, Services and Innovation has lured enthusiastic government IT expert Pia Andrews back to Australia from New Zealand, where…

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…

Transition from opposition to government can be hard on ministers who aren't used to seeing the public service as on their side. Now they need…

Only 7% of public sector leaders in Australia and New Zealand believe their organisation is further along its “digital transformation journey” than international counterparts, according to…