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Update On Inquiry Into Protection Of Personal Information
Monday, 16 December 2024, 5:15 pm | Public Service Commission
The inquiry took six months and was complex, involving six agencies, third-party service providers and findings that will impact all of the public service. Some matters will also require referral to other authorities for further consideration. More >>
New Working From Home Guidance Issued
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:10 pm | Public Service Commission
“The new guidance makes it clear that working from home is not an entitlement. All flexible work arrangements must be agreed and managed to support a high-performance culture. The guidance will help agencies ensure there is strong rigour and transparency ... More >>
Appointment Of The Chief Executive, Crown Response Office
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 2:21 pm | Public Service Commission
The Royal Commission was established in 2018 to investigate the abuse and neglect experienced by children, young people and vulnerable adults in New Zealand’s State and faith-based care systems. More >>
Latest Public Service Workforce Data Released
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 5:49 pm | Public Service Commission
The data provides a snapshot of trends in the Public Service workforce. The information is collected from staff payroll data in all 39 Public Service departments and departmental agencies at 30 June 2024. More >>
Secretary For Social Investment Appointed
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 10:19 am | Public Service Commission
Mr Coster is currently the Commissioner of Police. Prior to this he was Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Strategy and Partnerships and Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Resource Management. Other previous roles include Deputy Chief Executive, ... More >>
Secretary For Regulation Appointed
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 10:41 am | Public Service Commission
Ms Gráinne Moss is currently the Acting Secretary for Regulation, a role she has held since 1 March this year. She was previously the Chief Executive and System Lead, Pay Equity at the Public Service Commission from April 2021 to February 2024. More >>
Latest OIA Statistics Released
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:28 am | Public Service Commission
The average time to respond to all OIA requests, including extensions, across the Public Service departments and Crown entities, was 13 working days, the same as the previous period. More >>
Trust And Confidence Critical In Probe Into Use Of Data
Friday, 7 June 2024, 3:31 pm | Public Service Commission
Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott said today that action is underway to ensure the serious allegations involving the misuse of personal data during last year's general election are thoroughly investigated. More >>
Secretary Of Defence Appointed
Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 11:31 am | Public Service Commission
Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott today announced the appointment of Mr Brook Barrington as the Secretary of Defence and Chief Executive, Ministry of Defence. More >>
Te Puni Kōkiri Recruitment Process Findings
Friday, 24 May 2024, 11:02 am | Public Service Commission
Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott has today released the findings of an independent assessment of Te Puni Kōkiri’s process to appoint a senior advisor. More >>
Secretary Of Foreign Affairs And Trade Appointed
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:12 am | Public Service Commission
Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott today announced the appointment of Mr Bede Corry as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Chief Executive, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). “I am very pleased to appoint Mr ... More >>
Secretary Of The Department Of The Prime Minister And Cabinet Appointed
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:11 am | Public Service Commission
Acting Public Service Commissioner Ms Heather Baggott has today announced the appointment of Mr Ben King to the position of Secretary and Chief Executive of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The role of the Secretary of the Department ... More >>
Latest OIA Statistics Released
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 11:00 am | Public Service Commission
Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott today released the Official Information Act statistics for the six months to December 2023. The latest statistics cover 99 agencies that collectively completed 30,834 official information requests between ... More >>
Review Into Administration Of Work Force Visa Scheme Released
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 10:43 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott has today released the findings of a review into the administration of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. The independent review was led by Jenn Bestwick. The objective of the review was ... More >>
Commission Backs Outcome Of Leak Investigation
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 10:55 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott today said she totally supports the Ministry of Health’s action in dealing with a public servant who leaked government information. “The leaking of official information is unacceptable,” said Ms Baggott. ... More >>
Acting Secretary Of Foreign Affairs And Trade Appointed
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 10:21 am | Public Service Commission
Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes today announced the appointment of Brook Barrington as the Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Acting Chief Executive, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. “I am very pleased to appoint ... More >>
Latest Public Service Workforce Data Released
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 10:02 am | Public Service Commission
Te Kawa Mataaho | Public Service Commission has today released the 2023 Public Service Workforce Data . The data provides a snapshot of trends in the Public Service workforce. The information is collected from staff payroll data in all 38 Public Service departments ... More >>
Latest OIA Statistics Released
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:08 am | Public Service Commission
The latest statistics cover 99 agencies that collectively completed 26,505 official information requests between January and June 2023. Overall, agencies responded to 26,030, or 98.2 percent of requests on time, an increase of 0.5 percentage points ... More >>
Public Service Commissioner Announces Retirement
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 10:04 am | Public Service Commission
Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced he will retire on 29 February (2024). The Commissioner said leaving at that time gives the Government an opportunity to start its term with fresh leadership at the head of the Public ... More >>
Jenn Bestwick To Review Administration Of The Work Visa Scheme
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 11:36 am | Public Service Commission
Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of Jenn Bestwick to lead the review the administration of the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. Mr Hughes has also announced the terms of reference for the review. ... More >>
