Ngā Tino Pūmanawa
Core Capability
All public servants should understand the key skills, capability and knowledge required to be public servant in our uniquely New Zealand context.
Core capability learning
Core capability learning transcript [DOCX, 23KB]
Core capability learning is being developed by learning and development specialists at the Leadership Development Centre to support the Public Service Act. Learning will cover the values and principles that are at the heart of what we do as public servants, but also the technical skills required when working proactively with Government and within our Public Service.
Learning is accessible to all public servants regardless of role, location, tier or region to help strengthen, align and enable development across the Public Service.
Public Service Principles
The Public Service Principles guide how we work in the Public Service. These learning resources outline the 5 key principles guiding public servants in New Zealand, providing advice and support to help you apply these principles in your work.
Political Neutrality
Political neutrality is one of the 5 Public Service principles. This guidance and resources helps public servants to understand and maintain political neutrality in their role, ensuring they serve New Zealand's government impartially and professionally.
Machinery of Government
The ‘Machinery of Government’ is a commonly used concept that describes the processes and structures for how we work in the Public Sector. This learning supports public servants to improve their knowledge of the New Zealand Machinery of Government.
Free and Frank Advice
Providing free and frank advice is fundamental to the Public Service. This section offers learning to help you deliver honest, unbiased, professional advice to effectively support New Zealand’s government decision-making.
Creating Public Sector Communications
Effective communication builds trust, supports better decision making, and helps the public understand the work of the public sector. This learning helps public servants strengthen their skills to deliver clear and purposeful communications.
Core Capability Masterclasses
Masterclasses support leaders enhance their capability to lead across core areas. Leaders hear from senior system leaders on various important topics and connect with peers.