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 the State Services Commission and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on a work programme to improve government’s payroll systems.

    • 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.

  • 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 a $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 and preparation tips 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

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