Ngā pou Principles guidance

This guidance supports agencies and public servants to understand the public service principles.

Guidance: Public Service principles

He kōrero hāngai me te tautiakitanga kaupapa here Free and frank advice and policy stewardship

This guidance sets out the expectations for providing free and frank advice to ministers and engaging in effective policy stewardship.

Guidance: Free and frank advice and policy stewardship

He ārahitanga pōtitanga whānui General election guidance

This guidance helps public servants to navigate the heightened sensitivity during an election year.

Guidance: General election 2023

Te Whakamārama me te Whakamahi i ngā Aratohu mō ngā Pānuitanga Kāwanatanga Interpreting and Applying the Guidelines for Government Advertising

This supplementary guidance provides advice to the Public Service on the Guidelines for Government advertising, particularly on matters of integrity and conduct.

Guidelines: Government advertising

Pāpāho pāpori Social media

This guidance supports agencies and public servants to use social media responsibly and in line with their roles and functions.

Guidance: Use of social media for public servants

Te āhua o te whakapau pūtea Sensitive expenditure

This guidance is issued by the Office of the Auditor-General and outlines the considerations and principles all agencies should consider when making expenditure decisions.

Guidance: Sensitive expenditure

Te utu whakapati me te whakakonuka Bribery and corruption

This guidance is issued by the Serious Fraud Office and supports agencies in detecting cases of serious and complex fraud, bribery or corruption. The Ministry of Justice also provides guidance on creating fraud and corruption policies.

Guidance: Bribery and corruption

Ngā āpiha me ngā komiti whiriwhiri Officials and select committees

This guidance sets out the expectations for public servants’ attendance and conduct when appearing before select committees.

Guidance: Officials and select committees