This long-term insights briefing explores the future of public service integrity in New Zealand. It reviews the current state and highlights key trends likely to shape integrity over the next 10–15 years. Based on international examples and expert recommendations, the briefing explores how the current approach can be strengthened to reach desired long-term outcomes.

New Zealand's Public Service Act 2020 identifies a spirit of service to the community as the fundamental characteristic of the public service. This paper seeks to explore what a ‘spirit of service’ might mean; how it can be preserved, protected, and nurtured; and what effects that might have on the integrity, services, and outcomes achieved...