Public Sector Advanced Leadership Programme

The Public Sector Advanced Leadership Programme (formerly the Executive Leadership Programme) is the flagship leadership programme for senior leaders in the New Zealand Public Sector.  The Programme is delivered by the Leadership Development Centre on behalf of the State Services Commission.

The goal of the Public Sector Advanced Leadership Programme is to increase the quality, quantity and diversity of people ready for senior leadership roles in the public sector.  It is a programme for those that aspire to the most senior roles in the sector, where leadership and influencing skills are a core requirement.

After 4 years, the Programme is showing increasing evidence of impact on participants’ acquisition and application of knowledge and skills. Participants are seeing a noticeable impact on their leadership capabilities, enhancing their career potential and ability to take on more senior roles.  The Programme has recently been reviewed and improved to further increase its value to participants and their agencies.

The Programme is a central part of the Government’s senior leadership management and development strategy, which supports the State Services Development Goals programme.  Both the strategy and the Public Sector Advanced Leadership Programme assist the development of a strong culture of learning and excellence within our public sector.

More information is available via the following links:

Programme Background

Programme Structure

Benefits and Successes

Programme Criteria

Programme Privacy Policy

Nominations and information for candidates