Integrity Essentials includes learning resources on a range of integrity topics including the 2 required learning modules for public servants.


Integrity sits at the heart of what it means to be a public servant. Every decision you make and every action you take can contribute to the trust New Zealanders place in the public sector. Integrity Essentials gives you the essential knowledge and confidence to navigate your responsibilities as a public servant.

To get started, you’ll complete 2 required learning modules.

Navigating the Code

Understand how Te Tauākī Whanonga mō te Rāngai Tūmatanui | The Code of Conduct for the Public Sector (the Code) applies to public servants. 

Getting Election Ready

Understand how during an election year, additional responsibilities and expectations come into play. 

Comprehensive learning

Beyond the required learning, you’ll find comprehensive learning resources so you can learn more about integrity topics. From applying the Code in complex scenarios to exploring wider integrity principles and values that guide us as public servants.

Start your journey by hearing from Sir Brian Roche, Public Service Commissioner. 

Video transcript: A message from Sir Brian Roche Public Service Commissioner [DOCX, 25 KB]

Required learning

Navigating the Code

This elearning module helps you to understand and apply the Code, make sound judgement calls and uphold the standards expected of all public servants. This learning will take about 15 minutes to complete.

Navigating the Code (this link opens in a new tab)

Accessible version of Navigating the Code [DOCX, 2.6 MB]

Getting Election Ready

This module ensures you know how to remain politically neutral, manage risks, and support a fair and transparent democratic process. This learning will take about 15 minutes to complete.

Getting Election Ready (this link opens in a new tab)

Accessible version of Getting Election Ready [DOCX, 4.1 MB]

Hosting our learning on your learning management system (LMS)

We are happy to share these learning resources with public sector organisations so they can host the published SCORM files on their own LMS. Note we do not provide the original source file so you cannot adapt or edit the modules.

Accessing our secure site to download files 

The Code of Conduct for the Public Sector

The Code of Conduct for the Public Sector

Discover how to apply the Code in more complex scenarios and explore integrity principles and values that guide public servants.
Political Neutrality

Political Neutrality

Learn how to stay politically neutral as a public servant so you can serve New Zealand's government impartially and professionally.
Free and Frank Advice

Free and Frank Advice

Providing free and frank advice is essential. Learn how public servants can deliver honest, unbiased, professional advice to support government decisions in New Zealand.