Perspectives
Maudie Johnson-Hunter takes out IPANZ Public Administration Prize
Maudie Johnson-Hunter is the winner of the IPANZ Public Administration Prize 2018 for top marks in a Public Management paper as part of her BCom at Victoria University of Wellington. However, completing her degree was just the start for Maudie.
- 23 Nov 2018
- Best Practice
- Education
- Public Servant
A Framework for Wellbeing
As we look towards New Zealand’s first “Wellbeing Budget” in 2019, Carl Billington takes a closer look at what we mean by wellbeing and how we might measure it. Traditionally, wellbeing has always been the focus, if not always the outcome, of economics. The current kōrero that is developing around wellbeing, economics, and public policy represents a return to this original understanding.
- 20 Nov 2018
- Best Practice
- Innovation
- Public Service
Privileged to pursue her passion
Dr Katie Bruce left her policy job and took a pay cut to pursue her passion for social justice, first as JustSpeak Director and now as the new Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand. She spoke with Public Sector’s Rose Northcott about her career, her respect for young people, and how volunteers are making a multi-billion dollar contribution to this country but remain undervalued.
- 20 Nov 2018
- Best Practice
- Leadership
British Brief
Five years ago, the UK government established the What Works Network. The idea was to ensure all policy making and service delivery was based on evidence. It was an impressive undertaking and one of the first times a national approach had been used to put evidence at the centre of decision making. Shelly Farr Biswell reports on how it’s looking five years later.
- 20 Nov 2018
- Best Practice
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Public Service
Women, Take the Matter Up
New
Zealand women were granted the right to vote 125 years ago thanks to
suffragists like Kate Sheppard and Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia. How have
women in the public service fared since 1893? What changed in the decades
after? And what goals remain unfulfilled? Jacqui Gibson catches up with some
women of the public service to find out.
- 20 Nov 2018
- Best Practice
- Leadership
- Public Service
Is the UK government fit for purpose?
Governance expert Professor Andrew Kakabadse, Henley Business School, University of Reading interviewed current and former ministers and civil servants on whether the UK government is fit for purpose. Shelly Farr Biswell talks with Professor Kakabadse about his findings.
- 03 Oct 2018
- Best Practice
- Public Service
Deloitte IPANZ Public Sector Excellence Awards 2018
KATHY OMBLER catches up with the winners of the Deloitte IPANZ Public Sector Excellence Awards.
- 11 Sep 2018
- Best Practice
- Excellence Awards
Walking towards the risk
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Chief Executive Tim Fowler talks with ROSE NORTHCOTT about bold projects, why he thinks our public sector could take a leaf out of Australia’s book, and how representing his country in sport has influenced his work.
- 11 Sep 2018
- Best Practice
- Leadership
- Public Servant
Reforming the State Sector
With a proposal to review the State Sector Act currently before parliament and a public consultation process underway, CARL BILLINGTON explores the thinking behind the proposed reforms and the implications this has for the public sector.
- 11 Sep 2018
- Best Practice
- Public Service
Spirit of Service
Recently, Peter Hughes, State Services Commissioner, gave the Paterson Oration in Sydney, where he spoke
about matters such as political neutrality and free and frank advice. Here is an excerpt of his speech.
- 16 Aug 2018
- Best Practice
- Leadership
The Future Public Servant: a discussion paper
As the public service operates within an increasingly digital, global and complex world, the attributes and skills of public servants will need to adapt. This paper aims to encourage debate about the skills, competencies and dispositions that public servants of the future may need to possess in a changing world. We invite your feedback, email: generalmanager@ipanz.org.nz
- 20 Jul 2018
- Best Practice
- Education
- Public Servant
A Common Wealth
In April, leaders from the 53 Commonwealth countries met in London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Held biennially, CHOGM's theme this year - Towards a Common Future - reflected the ambitious intention of the meeting to encourage dialogue and action between countries. Writer Shelly Farr Biswell reported on the Meeting's forums.
- 02 Jul 2018
- Best Practice
- Leadership
Q&A: Carolyn Tremain
Q&A with Carolyn Tremain. A conversation with the Chief Executive of MBIE about her roles in the private and public sector; and the need to grab even the left-field opportunities.
- 02 Jul 2018
- Best Practice
- Leadership
- Public Servant
Privacy - getting it right
Privacy - Getting it Right. Privacy protection in the Internet age has become convoluted and contentious. New Zealand is working on privacy law reform. What does it mean for the public sector?
- 02 Jul 2018
- Best Practice
- Privacy
Free & Frank - why it matters
Free & Frank - Why it Matters. We take a closer look at the convention of free and frank advice, why it matters to both ministers and public servants, and what it means for the future.
- 02 Jul 2018
- Best Practice
- Leadership
- Policy Advice
Q&A: Rebecca Kitteridge
Rebecca Kitteridge, Director-General of the Security Intelligence Service talks about career choices, transforming the NZSIS into a more open and sustainable organisation, and the fascinating work of our human intelligence agency.
- 22 Mar 2018
- Best Practice
- Leadership
- Public Servant
APIs: Better for government, better for customers
MBIE explains its shift, from primarily providing services directly to citizens and businesses, to facilitating Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
- 22 Mar 2018
- Best Practice
- Information Technology
- Innovation
I, Public Servant: getting our public sector ready for the future
As technology advances like a high-speed train and jobs, generational disparities and demographics change, is our public sector prepared?
- 22 Mar 2018
- Best Practice
- Demographics
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Public Servant
Eastern Promise
What is the public sector doing to make itself China-capable?
- 27 Nov 2017
- Best Practice
- Collaboration
- Leadership
Keeping Safe and Well
A new approach to health and safety led by Corrections has already seen increased leadership and co-operation across government agencies.
- 27 Nov 2017
- Best Practice
- Collaboration
Born to Serve
Laulu Mac Leauanae brings a wealth of diverse experience and extensive networks to his new role as Chief Executive of the Ministry of Pacific Peoples.
- 27 Nov 2017
- Best Practice
- Leadership
- Public Servant
A Man on the Move
David Smol’s career has seen him move seamlessly between the private and public sectors, culminating in five years as the first chief executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.
- 15 Sep 2017
- Best Practice
- Leadership
- Public Servant
Vote of Confidence
New Zealanders will be heading to the polls on 23 September to vote in the 2017 general election. We go behind the voting place to find out about the Electoral Commission and their work.
- 15 Sep 2017
- Best Practice
- Customer service
Excellence in Aotearoa
Innovation, collaboration, diversification, modernisation: the highest achievers in our public sector consistently bring on board the ‘–tions’, in their commitment to improve our public service. This year’s Public Sector Award winners are no exception.
- 15 Sep 2017
- Best Practice
- Collaboration
- Excellence Awards
- Innovation
- Leadership
Border Management
Issues relating to borders, national security, immigration and free trade often make the headlines. How is our modern concept of the border evolving and what effect is this is likely to have on our approach to security, trade and border management?
- 15 Sep 2017
- Best Practice
- Border Management