Working in the public sector

Working in the public sector index.

• Choices - The New Zealand Public Service: A Good Place to Work  

  The State Services Commission has recently published Choices: the New Zealand Public Service: a good place to work to assist potential recruits to the Public Service, early - mid career public servants and their managers to understand the opportunities for career development in the Public Service.

• Find out about the New Zealand public sector  

  If you are interested in the way the State Services is structured and managed, you can find out which organisations make up central government and what is being done to ensure State Services chief executives...

• What is Different about the Public Service Work Environment?  

  The Public Service aims to be a good employer. Under the State Sector Act, every department is required to operate human resources policies that promote fair and proper treatment of employees in all aspects of their employment. This includes providing good and safe working conditions, equal employment opportunities, impartial selection procedures and opportunities for employee personal development.

• Select a job summary  

  This list of job summaries contains information about what type of skills, knowledge and entry requirements you might need for a particular job. This includes information about conditions, salary ranges,...

• Public Service Career Profiles  

  Read about some Public Service staff. See what they do and what they think about working in the Public Sector.

• National Diploma in Public Sector Maori  

  Qualification that recognises skills and knowledge relevant to working with Maori as a client and Maori staff across the public sector

• KiwiQuals - The New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications  

  You can access KiwiQuals, the website for the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications, Te Āhurutanga.

• Institute of Public Administration in New Zealand  

  IPANZ is a voluntary, non-profit organisation committed to promoting the highest professional standards in and the fullest understanding of policy development and public sector management.

• New Zealand Government Jobs Online  

  New Zealand Government Jobs Online is an employment site for vacancies in New Zealand State sector organisations. Any organisation within the New Zealand State sector may place advertisements onto this site.

• Modern Apprenticeships  

  Find out more about Modern Apprenticeships in the Public Sector

• Apply for a job in the New Zealand government  

  If you are looking for a new job or a change of career, the government provides some of the most challenging and rewarding work in New Zealand. Careers are available in occupations all over the country...

• Join the police  

  If you are thinking about joining the Police, you can find information to help you make a decision.

• Get information on employment opportunities in the Royal New Zealand Air Force  

  The Royal New Zealand Air Force offers both uniformed military and non-military (civilian) employment to individuals seeking full and part time employment. You can find information about these opportunities...

• New Zealand Army  

  Get information on employment opportunities in the New Zealand Army

• New Zealand Navy  

  Get information on employment opportunities in the New Zealand Navy

• Find out about employment opportunities for disabled people in government  

  If you have a disability and want to work for the government, you are encouraged to apply for roles within the public service for which you are qualified. Appointments are made on the basis of merit...