Terms of Reference: Investigation into the COVID-19 Active Cases Privacy Breach

Background and contextOn 3 July 2020, the New Zealand Herald stated that it had received “a spreadsheet with the names, date of births, age, location…

Last updated: 6 July 2020

Investigation into COVID-19 active cases privacy breach

Published : 06 July 2020 State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the details of an investigation into the breach of sensitive personal information last week.…

Last updated: 6 July 2020 Media Media statements New

Provision of equipment for working from home

Scope This advice is primarily for core Public Service agencies but is provided as general guidance to the wider State services, excluding the Health and Education…

Last updated: 1 July 2020

Kiwis Count highlights satisfaction with public services

Published : 30 June 2020 The State Services Commission has today published the latest Kiwis Count survey results.

Last updated: 30 June 2020 Media Media statements New

Use of contractors and consultants starts to level off

Published : 21 May 2020 Public Service expenditure on contractor and consultants for the 2018/19 year has today been released by the State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes.…

Last updated: 21 May 2020 Media Media statements New

Chief Executive Cancer Control Agency appointed

Published : 19 May 2020 The Deputy State Services Commissioner has today announced the appointment of Professor Diana Sarfati as Chief Executive, Cancer Control Agency.

Last updated: 19 May 2020 Media Media statements New

Pay restraint in the public sector as a result of COVID-19

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a pay reduction for senior leaders in Government and the Public Service, Cabinet agreed that visible pay restraint in the public sector is an appropriate response to the COVID-19 context.

Last updated: 29 April 2020 New

Public service chief executives take pay cut

Published : 15 April 2020 State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes said today the 20% pay cut for public service chief executives was the right thing to do.…

Last updated: 15 April 2020 Media Media statements New

COVID-19 Workforce Frequently Asked Questions

Related information COVID-19 State Services Workforce Guidelines COVID-19 Workforce Mobility Guidance for State Services Agencies Ensuring Inclusion for Everyone Leading Teams During COVID-19 Guidance for Managing Workplaces Leave and pay Refer to…

Last updated: 24 March 2020

Performance Improvement Framework Reports and Related Announcements

  Performance Improvement Framework Reports Agency PIF Review Follow-up Review Te Puni Kokiri 2020 PIF Review PDF, 3.

Last updated: 18 March 2020 New