Te Hāpai Hapori Spirit of Service Awards
These awards celebrate initiatives that deliver outstanding results for New Zealand and New Zealanders
In 2018, New Zealand public service chief executives established the Awards and Recognition programme to promote a sense of pride and belonging across the Public Service. The programme recognises public servants and initiatives that exemplify the spirit of service and deliver outstanding outcomes for New Zealand.
A Spirit of Service is identified by the Public Service Act 2020 as the fundamental characteristic of the Public Service. The Act requires Public Service leaders and boards of Crown agents to preserve, protect and nurture the Spirit of Service to the community that all public servants bring to their work.
A Spirit of Service has 3 important attributes:
We are available to assist with any queries you have regarding Public Service awards and recognition. We engage with key contacts at each government agency throughout the year about the awards programme.