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Leadership programmes

Aspiring leader opportunities
We have a range of programmes and resources for aspiring and emerging leaders.

New People Leader Development
Te Kaihautū | New People Leader Development is designed for those who have moved into a role leading others for the first time.

Experienced People Leader Programme
A 6-month programme we’ve designed for experienced people leaders in the Public Service. It’s designed for our LDC member agencies to run in-house.

New Leader of Leaders Development
Te Kaitaki | New Leader of Leaders Development supports public sector leaders moving to a leader of leaders role.

Leadership in Practice
Our flagship 9 month development programme for experienced Public Service leaders who are ready to transform their leadership impact and grow strategic influence across the Public Service.

New Senior System Leader Development
Te Manutaki | New Senior System Leader Development supports leaders who are within the first 12 months of transition to a new role and Te Pae Turuki | Public Service Leaders Group (PSLG).

Executive Leader Development Programme
Our 9-month learning journey for experienced tier 2-3 leaders will elevate their leadership to greater levels of performance and delivery.

NZDF programmes
The NZDF Institute for Leadership Development has a number of leadership development programmes that are open to participants from the wider public sector.