He Takunatanga Rautaki Strategic Intentions 2024-2028

Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission (the Commission) leads the Public Service in setting ambitious goals and delivering improved outcomes and services for New Zealanders. The Commission helps build the Public Service so that it can achieve the Government’s programme and provide improved public services.

New Zealanders have high expectations of their public services. They expect progress on the big issues facing the country, like reducing crime and delivering better health services. There is also a strong expectation that public services will be straightforward to access, convenient and effective. New Zealanders expect government and all its agencies to exercise power legitimately: upholding democracy and human rights, respecting the law and the Treaty of Waitangi, and contributing to an inclusive, cohesive society.

A robust approach to system leadership means that the Public Service is able to act as a unified system to make the changes that will make the most difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders.

The Commission reviews its strategic intentions every three years in accordance with section 38 and section 40 of the Public Finance Act 1989 and its information is consistent with the policies and performance expectations of the Government. This version takes effect from 1 July 2024.

In signing this information, I acknowledge that I am responsible for the information on strategic intentions for Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission. This information has been prepared in accordance with section 38 and section 40 of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Heather Baggott: Acting Public Service Commissioner

Dated: 21 July 2024

I am satisfied that the information on strategic intentions prepared by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission is consistent with the policies and performance expectations of the Government.

Hon Nicola Willis: Minister for the Public Service

Dated: 21 July 2024