This framework is one of three developed by the Policy Project in collaboration with the New Zealand policy community. The delivery of high quality responsive policy advice requires an ongoing supply of policy professionals with a common set of transferable core knowledge, policy skills and behaviours. The Policy Skills Framework (PSF) is a common description...

This framework is one of three developed by the Policy Project in collaboration with the New Zealand policy community. It sets out what great policy advice looks like and what enables it. Good advice engages decision makers and helps them take a decision, it is clear about the problem/opportunity, is informed by evidence, it balances...

This framework is one of three developed by the Policy Project in collaboration with the New Zealand policy community. It enables agencies to test their policy capability. Policy agencies need to keep pace with current issues. Stewardship responsibilities mean that they also need to invest in capability to meet future challenges. They need good systems...

The Four Year Plan is intended to be read in conjunction with our refreshed Strategic Intentions. The refreshed Strategic Intentions were endorsed by the Prime Minister and our Portfolio Ministers, and published in October 2015. Refer to Annex four for a copy which sets out: Our high level strategic direction for the next four years...

The Internet and other information technologies have transformed the way New Zealanders live. Connectivity is an integral part of New Zealand’s economic growth and international competitiveness. Ninety percent of New Zealand households and 96 percent of businesses now have an Internet connection. New Zealanders rely heavily on the Internet for work, play and everyday life...