Digital government

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.

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.

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.

Delivering seamless digital services

How we plan to integrate services across government so that people get what they need easily and efficiently.

Discovery: Changes needed to enable digital transformation of government

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.

Digital inclusion

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 Government Partnership Innovation Fund

The Innovation Fund is an annual contestable fund that invests in digital and data innovation in the public sector.

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.

Minister for Government Digital Services

This portfolio was created in 2017.

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.

Digital Government Partnership

This is a partnership of stakeholders from agencies across government to support the goal of a coherent, all-of-government digital system.

Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand

The council advises Government on digital and data-driven technologies. Find their work programme, members, terms of reference and reports.

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 9

The Digital 9, or D9, 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.