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He AratohuA guide on integrity and conduct
  1. Section 01
    Ngā Paerewa mō te Ngākau Tapatahi me te WhanongaStandards of Integrity and Conduct
    1. 1.1
      Te Tauaki Whanonga mā ngā Kaimahi MinitaCode of Conduct for ministerial staff
    2. 1.2
      Te Tauaki Whanonga mā ngā Mema Poari o ngā Hinonga KaraunaCode of Conduct for Crown entity board members
    3. 1.3
      Code of Conduct for the Directors of Public Finance Act 1989 Schedule 4A Companies
  2. Section 02
    Ngā Paerewa kia TutukiModel standards
    1. 2.1
      Te Mahi me ngā MōrehuWorking With Survivors
    2. 2.2
      Positive and safe workplaces
    3. 2.3
      Speaking up in the Public Sector
    4. 2.4
      Te whakatūturu ohumahiWorkforce assurance
    5. 2.5
      Ngā Tauaki pāngaConflicts of interest
    6. 2.6
      Ngā takoha, ngā takuhe me ngā whakapaunga a Te Tumu WhakahaereChief executive gifts, benefits and expenses
    7. 2.7
      Te kohi pārongo me te whakapono ki te KāwanatangaInformation gathering and public trust
  3. Section 03
    He ārahitangaGuidance
    1. 3.1
      He ārahitanga pōtitanga whānuiGeneral election guidance
    2. 3.2
      Pāpāho pāporiSocial media
    3. 3.3
      He Aratohu Whakatairanga Pānui KāwanatangaGuidelines for Government Advertising
    4. 3.4
      Te āhua o te whakapau pūteaSensitive expenditure
    5. 3.5
      Te utu whakapati me te whakakonukaBribery and corruption
    6. 3.6
      He kōrero hāngai me te tautiakitanga kaupapa hereFree and frank advice and policy stewardship
    7. 3.7
      Ngā āpiha me ngā komiti whiriwhiriOfficials and select committees
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All Public Service employees and contractors are entitled to a safe and inclusive workplace, where people treat one another with respect and work together to deliver for people in New Zealand.

This takes organisational commitment and real effort from leaders, managers, and individual staff members. There is need for strong leadership, constructive working relationships, and good policies and procedures.

Unfortunately, our agencies are not immune to the challenges that all workplaces face. The way we deal with inappropriate behaviours is important. Building a workplace culture that promotes respect, inclusion, trust and productivity will go a long way to preventing inappropriate behaviour from occurring.

These model standards set out the Public Service Commissioner’s minimum expectations for staff and organisations in the Public Service to ensure positive and safe workplaces.

Please note: The current model standards reflect language used under the State Sector Act 1988. All model standards will soon be updated to reflect the language used in the Public Service Act 2020. The current model standards continue to apply until then.

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Related files

Positive and safe workplaces model standards(PDF, 216 KB)

Response role cards for managers, employees and bystanders: inappropriate behaviour concern/complaint(PDF, 502 KB)

Sexual ethics and respectful relationships: Creating a positive workplace culture(PDF, 59 KB) — a New Zealand Defence Force case study 

Government Health and Safety Lead’s Positive Workplace Cultures programme— a system-wide programme to support chief executives and their agencies to create positive work environments

Safe to talk | Kōrero mai ka ora — this helpline provides free, confidential 24/7 support to people affected by sexual harm.

1737 — Need to Talk? Is New Zealand’s national mental health helpline number, and part of the National Telehealth Service

Bullying is Worksafe’s prevention toolbox that provides tools and resources to help guide organisations and individuals in preventing bullying in the workplace.

Employment mediation services within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is a free service for any employee or employer with an employment relationship problem.

  1. Section 2.1
    Te Mahi me ngā MōrehuWorking With Survivors
  2. Section 2.3
    Speaking up in the Public Sector