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Good policy decisions, informed by free and frank advice, optimise services and results for New Zealanders, including future generations. Investing appropriately in policy stewardship means we are well placed to provide free and frank advice to successive governments.
This guidance is issued by the Public Service Commissioner under section 19 of the Public Service Act 2020. The Commissioner acknowledges the role of the policy profession, led by Ben King, Chief Executive, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Head of the Policy Profession, and the Policy Project in the development of this guidance.