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. 
New pay assessment tool recognises cultural values

New pay assessment tool recognises cultural values

The Public Service Commission has introduced a pay equity assessment tool that recognises indigenous skills and values.

Michael Andrew 16 Nov 2021
Revealed: details of KiwiRail's workplace culture review
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Revealed: details of KiwiRail's workplace culture review

KiwiRail confirms investigator will undertake exit interview probe with 20 former staff following negative reports about its chief executive.

Oliver Lewis 15 Nov 2021
Kāinga Ora tries to clean up self-made mess

Kāinga Ora tries to clean up self-made mess

Minister and chief executive step in to correct messy mixed messages about publicly funded advert featuring a Labour candidate.

Jem Traylen 11 Nov 2021
Auditor General flays health ministry over saliva testing procurement
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Auditor General flays health ministry over saliva testing procurement

Four out of five people on the selection panel for a $60M saliva testing contract had conflicts of interest that the health ministry failed to manage well, the auditor general says.

Pattrick Smellie 11 Nov 2021