Policy Capability

Understanding the policy process at a high level is useful for all public servants. 

So, whether you work in policy, in a policy adjacent role or just want to have a better understanding of policy in the Public Service, you will find some great resources and information.

The Policy Project has developed a range of tools, frameworks, and resources to help you improve the quality of your policy advice. If you’re new to policy, we recommend starting with the Policy Skills Framework and the Development Pathways Tool.

The Policy Skills Framework contains:

• the range of knowledge, applied skills, practices, and behaviours needed by policy practitioners
• what you can expect to learn as you progress through your career in each skill
• links to the Development Pathways Tool, with checklists of practical steps to help you build your policy skills at any level.

To find out more about other Policy Project resources and training opportunities, take a look at the Policy Project webpages or email policy.project@dpmc.govt.nz   

The Policy Project (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet)