Self Aware and Inclusive (Expert / leading)

Aware of your own identity, values, and culture, and how 
they differ from others. Acts inclusively in a diverse society.

• Sets an example in addressing unconscious bias, as well as challenging inequity, 
  racism, and discrimination in policy work.
• Leads others to incorporate cultural concepts and inclusive practices relating to their work.
• Find practical ways to resolve any barriers to including people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences in policy making. 
• Is balanced, inclusive, respectful, and fair in their behaviour and language, and guides others to work transparently and inclusively.
   

70% on-the-job learning

• Role model inclusive leadership through everyday actions, by reviewing guidance on Inclusive leadership from the Public Service Commission. 
• Use Leadership Development Centre tools and resources to support the development of your inclusive leadership practice
• Read the Leadership Success Profile which outlines leadership expectations for people leaders in the Public Service.

20% learning from others

• Lead others to design, plan, and manage a policy project that carries out impact analysis, drawing on a range of population impact tools.
• Work with Statistics New Zealand and data and research teams to commission a wide range of population datasets for use in a policy project.
• Work with colleagues to lead an inclusive engagement process following guidance in the Guide to Inclusive Community Engagement.

10% formal training

• Take Harvard’s Project Implicit Association Test to gain greater awareness of your own biases, preferences, and beliefs.