We want people to have a strong start in our Public Service, from their first day.
The Public Service has roles in every sector within New Zealand, and in every community.
If you are starting in the Public Service, part-time, full time, permanently or casually you can expect us to:
- value your experiences, ideas and unique spirit of service
- celebrate the diversity of our workforces and include your thinking to help us to make a meaningful difference to Aotearoa New Zealand
- expose you to a range of opportunities which can inform your future choices of employment or specialisation
- support you to be connected through experiences across sectors, professions and agencies.
He āhuatanga hei tīmatanga mōu i runga i tō ara mahi ratonga tūmatanui | Opportunities to kick-start your Public Service career
Public Service Induction
Having a strong start as a public servant from your first day is important. Our Public Service induction module is designed to help you to understand the wider Public Service and how we work together to make the greatest positive difference to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Puna Huihuinga Kaimahi | Employee Led Networks
Employee Led Networks are voluntary groups of like-minded people from Public Sector agencies around New Zealand that come together with common interests. They help you connect, share ideas and provide support to help you reach your potential.
With a range of objectives, the networks help to foster communities and a culture of inclusion, acceptance and mutual respect. Networks play an important part in bringing our workforce together in a more joined-up way.
Ngā kaupapa tauira | Internships
Below we’ve provided links to the summer internships that are available across our Public Service, with a range of different areas of focus, intake timeframes and application processes. Internships can provide successful applicants with:
- exposure to a range of options to inform future choices about your employment or specialisation within our Public Service
- the ability to work across sectors, professions and agencies
- exposure to a range of diverse role models.
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Ngā kaupapa tāura | Graduate Programmes
If you have a tertiary qualification, we offer a variety of programmes to help kick-start your career in our Public Service. Below we provide Agency links to programmes which may provide:
- early in career exposure to a range of professions, functions and areas within an agency like HR, Policy, Finance, Commerce, etc.
- access to staff networks and senior officials
- formal training as well as on-the-job learning opportunities designed to challenge and stretch you
- a supportive development programme to provide you with feedback and guidance to help you progress
- a competitive salary
- promotional opportunities.
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He akoranga kaiārahi | Learning to be a leader
To improve outcomes for New Zealanders we need strong agency and system leaders who can work together. The Leadership Development Centre supports Public Service leaders to grow and build their careers.
Māori emerging leaders development programme
- Māori Emerging Leaders Programme Overview (1.9 MB | PDF)
- Rangatahi Maori Emerging Leaders Programme Mentors Guide (121KB | PDF)
- Rangatahi Maori Emerging Leaders Programme Information Sheet (111KB | PDF)
- Rangatahi Nomination Form (89KB | DOCX)
Ngā mematanga rōpū ngaio | Professional memberships
Institute of Public Administration New Zealand
If you are new to our Public Service join IPANZ - a New Professionals membership might be for you. Most government agencies are corporate IPANZ members, or you can also become an individual member. Members can access:
- professional development and social events in Wellington and Auckland
- networking opportunities across Public Sector and related agencies
- career development including mentoring.
For inquiries email at leadershipandtalent@publicservice.govt.nz