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 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.
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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 an annual $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, preparation tips and the lean canvas template for Innovation Fund applicants.
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Innovation Fund application form
Use this form to apply for the Innovation Fund.
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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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