Digital technology is now commonplace across New Zealand’s economy and society. The advanced technology in pockets and on desks can enhance interactions between people and government.
Modernising and streamlining NZ Government digital services
The Government is modernising and streamlining the digital services delivered to New Zealanders by simplifying and coordinating the delivery of IT systems.
Public service digital transformation accelerates — Beehive.govt.nz
This shift will be delivered through the GCDO‑owned and managed Digitising Government Programme.
Digitising Government Programme (DGP)
The DGP was set up to give effect to the ‘Driving down the cost of digital in government’ Cabinet paper that was released in .
Driving down the cost of digital in government — Department of Internal Affairs (PDF 1.95MB)
The Digital Target State sets the direction for improved government digital services. The vision is to transform the public sector operating model.
A centralised approach to digital investment and procurement
Taking a centralised approach to digital investment and procurement could save billions of dollars. Agencies’ digital investment and procurement must align with the All-of-Government direction.
We’ve provided helpful guidance in the form of 12 digital investment and procurement principles:
Published
04 March 2026
