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
  • 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.

    • Government Cloud Programme

      The Government Cloud Programme promotes the use of cloud services by the public service. This will help advance New Zealand’s digital agenda and the digital economy.

  • 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.

  • Digital Public Service Hui

    • What is the Digital Public Service Hui?

      The Hui is an opportunity for senior digital leaders from across New Zealand government to share their contributions to digital government and learn from their peers.

    • Register for the Hui

      Find out how to register for the Digital Public Service Hui and when to attend via Zoom.

    • Hui agenda

      Learn more about the presenters, their topics and other planned activity — from the opening to closing karakia.

    • Organisers of the Hui

      Working together, the Digital Public Service and the Public Service Commission set up the Hui.

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