The Public Service has an important role to support the Crown in its relationship with Cook Islanders.

The Public Service Act 2009 codifies this role and recognises the responsibility of the Commissioner and all Public Service leaders to develop and maintain the capability of the system to engage with Cook Islanders and understand their perspectives.

The Office of the Public Service Commissioner leads a whole of system approach to supporting leaders and agencies to fulfil these responsibilities through strengthening system leadership and capability across the Public Service.

Some key initiatives include:

• leading development opportunities for Public Service leaders

• actively encouraging all agencies and leaders to fulfil their responsibilities

Current Heads of Crown Agencies