Public sector project

Our public sector coverage, and the previous Public Sector Project, aims to shine a light on the workforce that runs the New Zealand government. 
One in five public servants say they’ve been bullied
Work Free

One in five public servants say they’ve been bullied

Women, Māori, Pasifika and Asian staff were more likely to be bullied. 

Does cronyism exist in our public service?
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Does cronyism exist in our public service?

Many front-line public servants think recruitment processes are unfair.

Jem Traylen 01 Dec 2022
Swept under the carpet: public sector survey
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Swept under the carpet: public sector survey

Almost half of public servants say their organisation tends to gloss over or hide failures.  

Jem Traylen 30 Nov 2022
Public service workers say focus is too short-term
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Public service workers say focus is too short-term

Staff say they feel unable to prepare for long-term challenges facing the public sector.pu

Andy Fyers 29 Nov 2022