Digital government

  • About digital government

    • Introduction to NZ’s digital transformation

      Digital government is about putting people first. We’re focusing on what people need from government in these fast-changing times and how we can meet their needs using emerging technologies, data and changes to government culture, practices and processes.

    • Report: System Settings Changes

      This report sets out the findings from a series of discovery workshops held in 2017 on how we might change the way the State sector works to better meet the needs of New Zealanders in a digital world.

  • Strategy

    • Strategy for a Digital Public Service

      The Strategy for a Digital Public Service sets the direction to modernise and transform the public service, putting citizens and businesses at the centre of government services.

  • Programmes and projects

    • Digital inclusion

      The digital inclusion work programme intends to lead, connect and support a coordinated approach to various digital inclusion work across New Zealand.

    • Improving government payroll systems

      The Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) is working with Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on a work programme to improve government’s payroll systems.

    • Digital Identity Programme

      The Digital Identity Programme has involved collaboration, engagement and research with key participants in the digital identity ecosystem to create options for a new approach for the future of digital identity in New Zealand.

  • Leadership
  • International partnerships

    • Open Government Partnership

      The Open Government Partnership is an international initiative where signatory countries work to be more open, accountable and responsive to citizens. Using new technologies is a part of this.

    • International Open Data Charter

      Adopting the charter reinforces NZ's commitment to open data. It gives government agencies a set of principles and actions for accelerating the release of open government data.

    • The Digital Nations

      Digital Nations, or DN, is a network of the world’s most advanced digital nations with a shared goal of harnessing digital technology and new ways of working to improve citizens’ lives.

    • OECD E-Leaders

      This working party for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is made up of senior digital government officials.

  • Digital Government Partnership Innovation Fund

    • What is the Innovation Fund?

      The Digital Government Partnership (DGP) Innovation Fund is an annual $5 million contestable fund that invests in digital and data innovation.

    • Eligibility

      Applications must be led by one of the following New Zealand public sector organisations.

    • Application criteria

      Innovation fund applications must show how the initiative aligns with government priorities and the Strategy for a Digital Public Service focus areas.

    • How to apply, timelines and reporting

      The Innovation Fund application process and key dates.

    • Guidance for applicants

      Advice, guidance, preparation tips and the lean canvas template for Innovation Fund applicants.

    • Contact the Innovation Fund team

      The Innovation Fund is administered by the Digital Public Service branch at the Department of Internal Affairs.

    • Funding recipients

      Find out about Innovation Fund recipients for the 2020/21 funding round.

  • Support for government organisations during COVID-19

    • Advice, guidance and requesting support for critical digital services

      A working group has been set up to support government organisations to maintain critical digital services to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    • Government ICT Prioritisation Framework during COVID-19

      The GCDO and MBIE have developed a framework to make sure constrained ICT resources go to support government organisations and services where they are needed most.

    • Remote working

      Guidance to support government organisations to enable remote working, including digital considerations for devices, connectivity, access to tools, systems and information, and security, as well as a summary list of considerations to assess remote readiness.

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