Better Public Services
A higher performing State sector that New Zealanders trust, that is delivering outstanding results and value for money.
Latest update - 17 May 2013
Budget 2013 supports the Government's priority to deliver better public services - one of four priorities for this term:
- Responsibly managing the Government's finances
- Building a more competitive and productive economy
- Delivering better public services within tight financial constraints
- Rebuilding Christchurch
To deliver results and get better outcomes for New Zealanders, agencies need to work together for collective impact, be innovative and flexible, and show strong leadership.
See more about the Budget 2013 delivery of better public services at Budget 2013: Delivering progress and optimism and more on Budget 2013 at Budget 2013 Budget Announcements.
Results for New Zealanders |
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Delivering better public services within tight financial constraints is one of the Government's four priorities for this term. And achieving results that make a difference to New Zealanders is at the heart of that. Ten specific results have been identified, set across five result areas: Result 1 - Reducing long-term welfare dependence |
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Delivering better public services |
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The Better Public Services Advisory Group, which included State sector people as well as individuals from outside the sector with expertise and understanding of the public service, engaged with public sector leaders. They looked at past public service reforms in New Zealand and what is happening in overseas administrations. The group then made a number of recommendations to Government in the advisory group report. |
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The public sector represents one-quarter of New Zealand's real economy and has a big influence on how our society and economy perform. As such, government agencies need to perform better by finding new and different ways of working that deliver greater value and better results for New Zealanders. For more information on what is being done to deliver a high performing State sector that provides outstanding results for New Zealanders, see Better Public Services- next priorities |
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More about better public services |
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