Digital government
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About digital government
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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.
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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.
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Strategy
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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.
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Programmes and projects
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Digital inclusion
The digital inclusion work programme intends to lead, connect and support a coordinated approach to various digital inclusion work across New Zealand.
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Improving government payroll systems
The Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) is working with the State Services Commission and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on a work programme to improve government’s payroll systems.
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Digital Identity Transition Programme
The goal of the Digital Identity Transition Programme is to create the right environment, set the right rules and take advantage of new technologies to give New Zealand citizens secure digital identification that meet their evolving needs and expectations.
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Leadership
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Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications
This portfolio was created in 2020.
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Government functional leads
Functional leads are charged with developing and improving a designated area across government. The roles are delegated to specific chief executives by the Public Service Commissioner.
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Digital Government Partnership
This is a partnership of agencies from across the public service that support the goal of a coherent, all-of-government digital system.
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International partnerships
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OECD E-Leaders
This working party for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is made up of senior digital government officials.
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Digital Government Partnership Innovation Fund
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What is the Innovation Fund?
The Digital Government Partnership (DGP) Innovation Fund is a $5 million contestable fund that invests in digital and data innovation.
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Eligibility
Applications must be led by one of the following New Zealand public sector organisations.
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Application criteria
Innovation fund applications must show how the initiative aligns with government priorities and the Strategy for a Digital Public Service focus areas.
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How to apply, timelines and reporting
The Innovation Fund application process and key dates.
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Guidance for applicants
Advice, guidance and preparation tips for Innovation Fund applicants.
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Contact the Innovation Fund team
The Innovation Fund is administered by the Digital Public Service branch at the Department of Internal Affairs.
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Funding recipients
Find out about Innovation Fund recipients for the 2020/21 funding round.
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Support for government organisations during COVID-19
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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.
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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.
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