Machinery of Government
The purpose of this learning is to support Public Servants improve their knowledge of the New Zealand Machinery of Government processes and practices.
Kia ora, my name is Edward.
I’ve been a public servant for a few years now, working in an operational role within our agency.
Maybe like many of you, my day-to-day work is focused on delivering services to the public, and I don’t usually think much about the big-picture concepts like Machinery of Government. But recently, I came across the term again, and it got me curious. What does it really mean, and why should I care?
If you’re like me and have heard of the Machinery of Government but don’t really know what it’s all about, I encourage you to take some time to explore it. There’s a lot to learn, but I’m finding it really useful – not just for understanding how things work at a high level, but also for seeing how my work fits into the bigger picture.
Video
This video provides a clear, high-level introduction to the Machinery of Government, aimed at empowering public servants to understand their role within the broader MoG system and context.
Conversation Guide
The purpose of this conversation guide is to support conversations about the concept of the ‘Machinery of Government’ in the New Zealand Public Sector, and support public servants to reflect on why it is an important elements of their role.
eLearning Module
This learning module helps public servants understand the different accountability measures in the Public Sector, who is responsible for upholding them, and why they are an important mechanism to ensure trust and confidence in the Public Sector.
eLearning Module
This E-learning module supports public servants to understand the structures and key roles that enable the Government and the Public Sector to function and deliver services to New Zealand citizens. An accessible version of this information is available here: Government Structures and Key Roles (accessible version)