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People

The Public Service Commissioner is appointed by the King’s Representative on the advice of the Prime Minister and has collective accountability with Cabinet for the performance of the Public Service.
The Commissioner provides strategic policy advice to Cabinet, sets human resources policy for the Public Service and is the Manager for Heads of Ministries.
Our office is open between the hours of 8am and 4pm (GMT-10hrs), Monday to Friday.


Policy and Planning
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Provide policy advice to Ministers of the Crown
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Review the Machinery (structures) of Government
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Review and approve Organisational Structures
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Establish Human Resource Policies and Standards
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Investigate breaches of the Public Service Act and unresolved employment disputes
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Report to Parliament on the State of the Public Service
Human Resources Management
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Recruitment of Leaders for the Public Service
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Review the performance of Leaders of the Public Service
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Review agency performance and capability
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Provide capability development advice and coordinate Public Service wide training
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Administer the whole-of-government Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS)
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Coordinate job evaluations and compliance with the Public Sector remuneration framework
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Administer the New Zealand Government Superannuation Fund
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