The 2007/08 State Services Commission Public Sector Awards

goes to:

The New Zealand Police

The NZ Police have implemented a Leadership and management Development Framework which is designed to challenge organizational behavior at all levels of police, from the executive to the frontline.

Judges commented that ‘with the constant political and media limelight that shines upon the Police, this initiative is a real and practical approach by NZ Police to positively influence the behaviours of police staff. The Framework, through changing behaviors, fits the business context ensuring public trust and confidence in the leadership of all levels of NZ Police for NZ citizens.’

In judging this award, the judges were looking for an innovative organisational development intervention that will:

- make a strong contribution to supporting the transformation of the State services to world class;

- Lead to sustained improvements in performance, while building organisational capability;

- Contribute to the achievement of the Employer of Choice Development Goal;

- Present an aspirational exemplar of organisational development for the public sector.

 

Congratulations to the New Zealand Police.