Te Waharoa o te Rāngai Tūmatanui
Public Sector Induction
"Kia ora and welcome to Te Waharoa Public Sector Induction.
My name is Oliver. I joined the public sector about a year ago. I work in a frontline role in a large agency, and we work together with lots of other agencies to provide our services to New Zealanders.
Starting any new role is an exciting time and there is a lot to learn. You might be a bit overwhelmed, but we are here to help. Together we will connect the pieces and see how you and your role contribute to the public sector and New Zealand as a whole."
About Te Waharoa
The word ‘waharoa’ means gateway or entrance. This training provides you with an entry point into the public sector, giving you the foundational knowledge you’ll need to better understand our context, who we are and what we do as a public sector.
We’ve grouped the induction around two topics and there are links at the bottom of each page to help you explore all the content. We’ll be supporting you as you grow your knowledge and we’ll help by sharing some of our own experiences in the public sector too.
Let’s get started by meeting the team and getting a sense of what you might already know.
Welcome to the New Zealand Public Sector
Meet the team of public servants who will be going on your induction journey with you.
You may want to wear headphones when you watch this video.
Welcome to the New Zealand Public Sector video transcript [DOCX, 443KB]
Self-Assessment
Find out which sections of this training may be helpful for you to focus on.
Conversation Guide for Leaders
This guide will help people leaders implement Te Waharoa Public Sector Induction within their teams.
You can either view the digital version or download a Word version of the document below.
Leader Conversation Guide accessible version [DOCX, 470KB]
Te Waharoa Challenge
Once you have completed this training, you might like to come back to the Te Waharoa Challenge. You can either complete the elearning module or play our board game to see how much you have learned.
If you would like to play the board game, you will need to download and print it then cut out all of the questions and pieces. We recommend you print this in A3 and double-sided.
Te Waharoa Challenge elearning accessible version [DOCX, 520KB]
How to work through Te Waharoa
We all come into the public sector with a variety of skills, knowledge and experiences, so we’ve designed an induction you can customise to suit your needs.
Here are some options to get you started:
- Work through all of the induction content in the order it is laid out or by just browsing what’s there;
- complete a self-assessment to see what you already know and then focus on what else you want to learn to top up your knowledge; or
- talk to your people leader and go from there.
As you grow your understanding and knowledge about your new role, you’ll be able to come back and revisit the information and resources as often as you like.
Start exploring Te Waharoa
Our Context
Learn about the public sector, its history, its leadership structures, the Treaty, and the key terms and concepts you might encounter in your role.
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Who we are and what we do
Learn why people work in the public sector, how public services affect everyday life, how the system fits together, and the standards public servants are expected to follow.
Learn more