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Two Minute Silence to Be Observed by State Servants
Friday, 5 September 2014, 3:42 pm | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie has invited New Zealand’s state servants to observe a two minutes silence at 9:51am on Monday 8 September. “Together we will mark the time this tragedy unfolded, show our respect for the greatly valued ... More >>
SSC Expresses Sympathy to Families after Ashburton Tragedy
Monday, 1 September 2014, 3:49 pm | State Services Commission
Deputy State Services Commissioner Sandi Beatie has expressed shock and sadness over the shooting at Work and Income offices in Ashburton today. “These were greatly valued members of the New Zealand public service doing an important role within their ... More >>
Statement by State Services Commissioner
Sunday, 31 August 2014, 12:00 pm | State Services Commission
30 August 2014 "The State Services Commission was contacted by the Prime Minister's Office over the last 24 hours on this issue." “Any activity that undermines, or has the potential to undermine, the trust and confidence in the public service ... More >>
Survey of Integrity and Conduct in the State Services
Tuesday, 19 August 2014, 12:22 pm | State Services Commission
The State Services Commission (SSC) today published the report of the 2013 Integrity and Conduct Survey of the State Services. “The New Zealand State services is rated highly internationally for its standards of integrity and conduct and is considered ... More >>
SSC Releases Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) Reports
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 12:24 pm | State Services Commission
The Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) reviews released by State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie today include the full reviews of the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Treasury. More >>
Review of the agencies in the core NZ Intelligence Community
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 1:53 pm | State Services Commission
This Performance Improvement Framework Review (PIF Review) of the agencies in the core New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) was undertaken in late 2013. It was a standard PIF Review but the first combined PIF Review for a group of government ... More >>
Cross agency partnership reducing road deaths praised
Friday, 20 June 2014, 3:53 pm | State Services Commission
The multi-agency programme seeing a positive trend in road safety was praised today by State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie. More >>
More Work and Income clients finding jobs
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 3:08 pm | State Services Commission
A programme that is helping more Work and Income clients find jobs was recognised today by State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie. More >>
Appointment of ERO Chief Executive
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 11:36 am | State Services Commission
The State Services Commissioner, Iain Rennie, today announced the appointment of Iona Holsted to the position of Chief Executive and Chief Review Officer, Education Review Office (ERO). More >>
Programme to increase Pasifika NCEA achievement praised
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 2:52 pm | State Services Commission
“A joined-up approach led by Ministry of Education and Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs will have long-term benefits for our Pasifika youth,” States Services Commissioner Iain Rennie said. More >>
Government Chief Talent Officer Appointed
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 2:24 pm | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie has today announced the appointment of Andrew Hampton to the newly created role of Government Chief Talent Officer. More >>
World leading border protection service recognised
Friday, 28 March 2014, 5:16 pm | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie today recognised the work of the Integrated Targeting and Operations Centre (ITOC) – a world leading, modern information hub providing enhanced border protection for New Zealand. More >>
Teamwork lifting immunisation coverage nationwide
Friday, 21 March 2014, 11:26 am | State Services Commission
States Services Commissioner Iain Rennie today recognised the collaborative efforts being made throughout the health sector to lift immunisation rates for babies aged eight months. More >>
Boost in public sector performance dependent on leadership
Monday, 10 March 2014, 5:07 pm | State Services Commission
A report has found that leadership development now needs to be a major focus if New Zealand is to have great public institutions. More >>
Political affiliations register inappropriate
Friday, 7 March 2014, 3:18 pm | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie has today expressed concern about any prospect of a register of political affiliations for State servants. Mr Rennie’s concern follows reported comments from a Select Committee hearing that TVNZ may consider ... More >>
DOC - Air NZ partnership yields positive results
Friday, 28 February 2014, 2:00 pm | State Services Commission
States Services Commissioner Iain Rennie today praised the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Air New Zealand for a partnership that is producing positive results in tourism and conservation. More >>
State Services Releases 2014 Election Year Guidance
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 9:04 am | State Services Commission
The State Services Commissioner, Iain Rennie, today released the 2014 General Election guidance for State servants. More >>
Agencies recognised for finding jobs for offenders
Friday, 21 February 2014, 4:55 pm | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie today recognised the Department of Corrections, NZ Police and Work and Income of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) for a collaborative programme that is helping offenders find jobs. More >>
Ministry of Education praised for improving achievement
Monday, 27 January 2014, 11:35 am | State Services Commission
States Services Commissioner Iain Rennie praised the Ministry of Education for leading a programme that is seeing marked improvements in achievement and retention of students in schools. More >>
Ministry of Education praised for improving achievement
Monday, 27 January 2014, 11:26 am | State Services Commission
States Services Commissioner Iain Rennie praised the Ministry of Education for leading a programme that is seeing marked improvements in achievement and retention of students in schools. More >>