Te Hāpai Hapori Spirit of Service

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.

Te Hāpai Hapori
Spirit of Service Awards

Te Hāpai Hapori | Spirit of Service Awards celebrate initiatives that deliver outstanding results for New Zealand and New Zealanders. Two categories also celebrate exceptional individuals. The awards are open to organisations across the wider public sector, including central and local government and all Crown entities. Finalists present to a judging panel, and award winners are announced at an awards event.

Te Hāpai Hapori Spirit of Service Awards

Te Rā Ratonga Tūmatanui
Public Service Day Awards

Te Rā Ratonga Tūmatanui | Public Service Day Awards recognise individual public servants who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to New Zealand and New Zealanders. The awards are open to any public servant currently employed in the New Zealand Public Service. This includes departments, departmental agencies and Crown agents. Recipients have their awards conferred at an awards ceremony on or near Public Service Day.

Te Rā Ratonga Tūmatanui Public Service Day Awards

Te Tohu Manawaroa a Te Kawa Mataaho
Public Service Commissioner’s Commendation for Service

Te Tohu Manawaroa a Te Kawa Mataaho | Public Service Commissioner’s Commendation for Service celebrates public servants who have served 30, 40, 45, 50 or 55 years in the New Zealand Public Service. This recognition is open to any public servant employed in the New Zealand Public Service, which includes departments, departmental agencies and Crown agents.

Te Tohu Manawaroa a Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commissioner’s Commendation for Service

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:

• opening our hearts and minds to the needs of others
• an attitude of humility
• being motivated by something bigger than ourselves.

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.