Ō mātou tīma Our teams

Te Mana Arataki, our Executive Leadership Team, includes Deputy Commissioners and Deputy Chief Executives who report to the Commissioner. They are responsible for the strategic direction of our work programme and overall governance and running of our organisation.

The Legal Services Team provides legal advice on all aspects of our work. They identify legal risk as well as supporting good statutory decision-making. The team contributes to legal services for the wider Public Service as members of the Government Legal Network. The Chief Legal Officer is also our Privacy Officer. 

The Strategy, Policy and Integrity Team is at the forefront of shaping the Public Service of the future and promoting high standards of integrity and conduct.

The team has expertise across three key areas: strategy and policy development; integrity and ethics; and standards and engagement. They develop innovative policies and strategies that are supported by data and evidence, in-depth research, and a rich understanding of the machinery of government. They provide guidance on ethical matters and when needed, they conduct investigations into integrity and conduct issues.

The team also supports our international and external engagements, fosters strong Māori-Crown relationships, and recognises outstanding public service through the Spirit of Service awards programme.

The Workforce Team ensures the Public Service workforce is capable, the right size and able to support the delivery of government work programmes. They lead advice on workforce strategy and settings, implement government workforce policy and approve bargaining strategies. This involves guiding the attraction, recruitment, mobilisation, and remuneration of employees while promoting modern, agile, and equitable work practices.

The team is also responsible for managing strategic employment relations, delivering workforce policy advice to the government of the day, and provides advice and guidance to lift diversity, equity and inclusion outcomes across the Public Service.

The Leadership Development Centre is part of the Workforce Team. They are responsible for developing leadership capability across the Public Service.

The Public Sector Performance Team enhances public sector performance by using key levers for improvement, identifying challenges, assessing progress and highlighting success. They are led by a statutory Deputy Public Service Commissioner.

The team oversees our statutory responsibilities that relate to chief executive recruitment, performance, pay and development, including developing future Public Service leaders. They also provide advice on specific Crown entity matters.

Assistant Commissioners act as extensions of the Public Service Commissioner and play a crucial role in this work. They support chief executives and their agencies by offering insights and advice on performance.

The Enabling Services Team supports the Commission to deliver and perform at its best. Their work includes people and culture, finance and assurance, workplace administration, communications and engagement, and ministerial and digital services.

The team’s responsibilities include planning and reporting, communicating with stakeholders, organising events, responding to official information and media requests and managing our publications and digital channels. They also work closely with the office of the Minister for the Public Service to align with and support their priorities.

The Public Service Fale works with Pacific Public Service Commissions to grow their capacity to deliver services for their citizens. The Fale serves 16 Pacific countries, providing advice, fostering relationship building and information exchange to further their aspirations and New Zealand’s interests in the region.

The Fale’s main priorities are enhancing digital connectivity, investing in leadership development, and strengthening governance. Through enhancements to FaleOnline and a secure online portal for Pacific Public Service Commissioners, the Fale provides access to training, information, and opportunities for collaboration and engagement.