The Public Service Commissioner is the Head of Service. They lead the Public Service and wider public sector to work together to deliver better services and outcomes.

Below are the Public Service Commissioner’s expense, gifts and hospitality disclosures. For more information about the chief executive expense disclosure regime please visit publicservice.

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced five public service chief executive appointments. 

Guidance for Statutory Crown Entities - Resource for Preparation of Governance Manuals

An effective chair is vital to the good governance and performance of an entity.

Guide for Ministers: Statutory Crown entities

Key message

Crown entities are established at ʻarmʼs-lengthʼ from ministers where decision-making needs to be, and be seen to be, separated from ministers.

Guidance for Statutory Crown Entities - Resource for Preparation of Governance Manuals

Each section of this guidance ends with a bullet point summary of the minimum areas an entity’s own governance manual should cover on the section…

Guidance for Statutory Crown Entities - Resource for Preparation of Governance Manuals

One of the CEA’s goals is to clarify the roles of board members and the responsible Minister.

Guide for Ministers: Statutory Crown entities

RelationshipsA constructive, professional and trusting relationship between the board of the Crown entity, the responsible minister, and the monitoring department is a major enabler of…

It Takes Three: Operating Expectations Framework for Statutory Crown Entities

All parties fulfil their critical roles and responsibilities so that they: have a shared understanding of their statutory roles and responsibilities, meet all statutory accountabilities, and adhere to the ‘no surprises’ …