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Appointment Of Director-General Of Security
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 10:02 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Heather Baggott has today announced the appointment of Mr Andrew Hampton to the position of Director-General of Security and Chief Executive, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS). The role of the NZSIS is to understand ... More >>
Latest OIA Statistics Released
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 11:06 am | Public Service Commission
Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes today released the Official Information Act statistics for the six months to December 2022. It is the second time the Public Service has collected and published data on an expanded set of measures, including ... More >>
Appointment Of Chief Executive, Cyclone Recovery
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 10:11 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Heather Baggott has today announced the appointment of Ms Katrina Casey to the position of Chief Executive, Cyclone Recovery. Ms Casey will lead the new all-of-government Cyclone Recovery Unit within the Department of ... More >>
Secretary For Children And Chief Executive, Oranga Tamariki Ministry For Children Appointed
Monday, 19 December 2022, 11:26 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of Mr Chappie Te Kani to the position of Secretary for Children and Chief Executive, Oranga Tamariki | Ministry for Children. Oranga Tamariki and its partners ... More >>
Secretary For The Environment And Chief Executive, Ministry For The Environment Appointed
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 11:04 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of James Palmer to the position of Secretary for the Environment and Chief Executive, Ministry for the Environment. The Ministry for the Environment is ... More >>
Conflict Of Interest Review Findings
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 11:04 am | Public Service Commission
Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes today released the findings of a review into how public service agencies managed conflicts of interest while procuring the services of Ka Awatea Services Ltd (KAS) and Kawai Catalyst Ltd (KC). The purpose ... More >>
State Of The Public Service Report Released
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 2:08 pm | Public Service Commission
Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes has today released the first ‘State of the Public Service’ report. The Public Service Act 2020 put in place new requirements to provide for strong stewardship of the Public Service now and into the future. ... More >>
Director-General Of Health Appointed
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 11:14 am | Public Service Commission
The Deputy Public Service Commissioner has today announced the appointment of Dr Diana Sarfati as Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health is the Government’s chief advisor and steward of New Zealand’s ... More >>
Secretary For Transport And Chief Executive Ministry Of Transport Appointed
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 11:05 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of Audrey Sonerson to the position of Secretary for Transport and Chief Executive, Ministry of Transport. The Ministry of Transport is the Government’s ... More >>
Meritorious Public Service Acknowledged
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 10:10 am | Public Service Commission
Last night 35 New Zealanders received Te Tohu Ratonga Tūmatanui o Aotearoa | The New Zealand Public Service Medal at Government House for outstanding public service. Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, hosted the ceremony, attended ... More >>
Secretary For Women And Chief Executive Ministry For Women Appointed
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 11:04 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of Kellie Coombes to the position of Secretary for Women and Chief Executive, Ministry for Women. The Ministry for Women leads and influences key policy makers, ... More >>
2022 Public Service Workforce Data Published
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 10:32 am | Public Service Commission
Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes has published the 2022 ‘ Public Service Workforce Data’ , which shows the Public Service is becoming more reflective of the communities it serves. The data provides a snapshot of trends in the Public Service ... More >>
Secretary For Culture And Heritage And Chief Executive, Manatū Taonga – Ministry For Culture And Heritage Appointed
Tuesday, 20 September 2022, 2:09 pm | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of Laulu Mac Leauanae to the position of Secretary for Culture and Heritage and Chief Executive, Manatū Taonga – Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Manatū ... More >>
Welfare Response Wins Prime Minister’s Award
Friday, 16 September 2022, 9:49 am | Public Service Commission
The Care in the Community welfare joint agency response to COVID-19 won this year’s Prime Minister’s Award at Te Hāpai Hapori | Spirit of Service Awards. Te Tohu a te Pirimia | The Prime Minister’s Award was jointly awarded to: Ministry of Social ... More >>
New OIA Measures Published For The First Time
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 10:30 am | Public Service Commission
Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes has today published expanded performance measures of the Official Information Act for government agencies. It is the first time the Public Service has collected and published data on the use of extensions, ... More >>
Chief Executive, Whaikaha - Ministry Of Disabled People Appointed
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 11:02 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of Ms Paula Tesoriero MNZM to the position of Chief Executive, Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People. Whaikaha is a new departmental agency, established ... More >>
Acting Chief Executive Ministry For Disabled People Appointed
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 2:07 pm | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of Ms Geraldine Woods to the position of Acting Chief Executive, Ministry for Disabled People. The Ministry for Disabled People is a new departmental agency, to be established ... More >>
Acting Director-General Of Health Appointed
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 11:29 am | Public Service Commission
The Deputy Public Service Commissioner has today announced the appointment of Dr Diana Sarfati as Acting Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health. Dr Sarfati will act in the role until a permanent appointee takes up the ... More >>
Commissioner, Inland Revenue Appointed
Tuesday, 10 May 2022, 10:59 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of Peter Mersi to the position of Commissioner and Chief Executive, Inland Revenue Department. The Commissioner of Inland Revenue holds important roles as the principal ... More >>
Independent Review Into Fire And Emergency’s Workplace Culture And Complaint Handling Practices
Friday, 29 April 2022, 10:34 am | Public Service Commission
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Helene Quilter QSO has today announced an independent review of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s progress to address workplace culture and complaint handling practices. The review will independently assess the progress ... More >>