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The Child Wellbeing Poverty Reduction Group (CWPRG) has now moved to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). Information about the CWPRG and its work is available on the MSD website . If you need to contact the CWPRG you can also reach them via email at…

SSC has conducted an inquiry into external security consultants engaged by government departments. As a part of this process we are proactively releasing material relevant to the inquiry. Further information on the inquiry can be found on the SSC website…

Cabinet papers on proposed overseas travel and reports on overseas travel are submitted directly to Cabinet, but do not require prior approval to go direct to Cabinet as other submissions do.  Below are templates for the two kinds of Cabinet travel papers…

Understands the specialist policy subject matter relevant to the agency and sector. Acquiring subject matter knowledge relevant to the work of the agency and sector. Building technical know-how on the legal, regulatory and service delivery frameworks.…

Understands how the constitutional roles of the three branches of Government operate, and policy, legislative, and parliamentary processes. Learning about New Zealand’s constitutional system, including te Tiriti o Waitangi, the roles and responsibilities…

Understands how the constitutional roles of the three branches of Government operate, and policy, legislative, and parliamentary processes. Understands and follows processes to ensure policy proposals meet the requirements of Cabinet and Parliamentary…

Understands how the constitutional roles of the three branches of Government operate, and policy, legislative, and parliamentary processes. Understands and leads others in the effective processes of policy proposals, including on large-scale, complex…

Draws on a range of evidence and insights to support analysis that informs each stage of the policy process. Aware of the reliability of the evidence. Becoming familiar with how to use evidence throughout the policy cycle. Growing an understanding of the…

  Understands the specialist policy subject matter relevant to the agency and sector. Has solid subject matter knowledge of policy issues and the current policy and regulatory settings. Is advancing practical understanding of the domain and sharing…

Draws on a range of evidence and insights to support analysis that informs each stage of the policy process. Aware of the reliability of the evidence. Can synthesise diverse information and evidence, distil what is important, and use it to tell a coherent…

Draws on a range of evidence and insights to support analysis that informs each stage of the policy process. Aware of the reliability of the evidence. Applies expert knowledge to lead others in developing strong evidence-informed policy. Develops and…

Understands the specialist policy subject matter relevant to the agency and sector. Is a subject leader for the agency in the domain. Is recognised as a thought leader in a field of knowledge and builds agency credibility by: contributing to the knowledge…

Focuses policy advice on ‘end to end’ aspects of implementation, including the use of digital technologies. Learning how to develop policy options with implementation in mind, by becoming familiar with: the range of policy instruments used to deliver…

Focuses policy advice on ‘end to end’ aspects of implementation, including the use of digital technologies. Can confidently include delivery options in policy design, consistently thinking ‘end to end’. This means being able to: use implementation-focused…

Focuses policy advice on ‘end to end’ aspects of implementation, including the use of digital technologies. Leads decisions on the choice of policy instruments using rigorous criteria and proven design frameworks so that options are feasible. This means…

Delivers policy advice that is robust, free and frank, and compelling. Can use appropriate levers of influence to successfully effect change. Learning how to use a range of techniques to inform ministers and other decision makers. Learning about the…

Delivers policy advice that is robust, free and frank, and compelling. Can use appropriate levers of influence to successfully effect change. Has credibility and a reputation as a 'trusted' advisor. This means they are able to: offer proactive free and…

Takes initiative to develop the policy skills of themselves and others. Learns from colleagues, training opportunities, and on-the-job experience. Driven to enhance their own professional development, and views mistakes as an opportunity for learning and…

Understand the Government's priorities and the relevant political context that shapes decision making. Becoming aware of the Government's agenda and priorities, and where your agency's work fits. Developing knowledge of the agency’s political context (…

Understands the Government’s priorities and the relevant political context that shapes decision making.  Understands Government priorities, the current political context for and the historical context of their policy area. Can clearly articulate how their…

Understands the Government’s priorities and the relevant political context that shapes decision making. Is highly skilled at gaining clarity from ministers and senior leaders on desired outcome, scope and appetite for risk related to new, curbed or…

Applies analytical frameworks and methods to make sense of evidence and inform policy advice. Has deeper and broader experience in applying different analytical frameworks, and understands their underlying assumptions and limitations and their…

Applies analytical frameworks and methods to make sense of evidence and inform policy advice Can thoughtfully apply new and emerging methods of analysis and problem solving (e.g. design thinking, behavioural analysis), articulate their advantages and…

Delivers quality advice on time and within budget using the right mix of resources and project management methods Developing an ability to manage their own workload (e.g. by clarifying priorities, speaking up when at capacity or under-utilised and making…

Delivers quality advice on time and within budget using the right mix of resources and project management methods. Understands the commissioning process, and is active in establishing the mandate and defined deliverables for their own work. Manages risks…

Delivers quality advice on time and within budget using the right mix of resources and project management methods. Can translate strategies, priorities and issues into policy projects with clear intent and direction of travel, scope, and level of…

Analyses possible future states, and supports the development of strategic objectives and policy proposals that inform the direction of policy advice. Aware of how underlying assumptions and diverse perspectives shape thinking about policy problems and…

Analyses possible future states, and supports the development of strategic objectives and policy proposals that inform the direction of policy advice. Leads activities related to setting vision and strategic direction. Tests, updates, replaces, or…

Delivers clear, compelling, and fit-for-purpose messages, using the most effective communication vehicle for the audience. Writes clear, concise, error free work. Learning how to produce a range of written outputs (e.g. aides memoire, briefing notes, A3s…

Delivers clear, compelling, and fit-for-purpose messages, using the most effective communication vehicle for the audience. Writes high-quality advice in a polished, plain English style that is easy to read and has a clear purpose. Confidently presents…

Delivers clear, compelling, and fit-for-purpose messages, using the most effective communication vehicle for the audience. Produces eloquent written communication that persuades and inspires. Mentors and develops the communication skills of others.…

Takes initiative to develop the policy skills of themselves and others. Learns from colleagues, training opportunities, and on-the-job experience. Models effective ways of giving and receiving feedback and challenge. Can have courageous and difficult…