Day 3 began with the Quarter 4 Fale Governance Board, the final Board meeting for 2025.

Delegates then took part in panel sessions on building strong cultures of integrity and ethical leadership in public services; the role of digitisation and AI in enhancing public service delivery; and strategic workforce planning. Pacific Public Service Leaders presented these panel sessions supported by regional body experts, followed by question-and-answer sessions and opportunity for talanoa.

The afternoon provided time for bilateral meetings between countries and Commission engagements.

The day closed with a mixer event for all delegates co-hosted by the New Zealand High Commission and the Public Service Fale. 

Day Overview

  • Integrity at the Core: Building Cultures of Ethical Public Service9:00am – 10:30am

    This session focussed on building cultures of integrity and ethical conduct. It was structured to offer opportunities to share experiences, explore practical solutions, and reflect on the values and leadership needed to uphold public trust and confidence in public services. 

    Facilitator:  

    • Mr Andrew McMillan, Manager Public Service Fale 

    Speakers: 

    • Taiatu Ataata, Chairperson Tonga, Public Service Commission 
    • Ms Riiti Uriam, Secretary Public Service Office, Kiribati  
    • Maraia Vavaitamana, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Communications Manager, UNDP

  • Future-Ready Public Service: Optimising Workforces through Digital Adoption & AI 11:00am – 12:30am

    In this session leaders spoke on their experience with digital transformation as well share their thoughts on the most critical success factor in whether new technology is adopted - a leader's digital mindset and their ability to successfully lead an organisation through change." 

    Facilitator:  

    • Ms Lise Le’aupepe, Principal Advisor, Public Service Fale.  

    Speakers: 

    • Mr Keni Tuuhetoka, CEO Tonga Public Service Commission 
    • Ms Aoga Kofe, Chairperson Tuvalu Public Service Commission 
    • Ms Myra Patai,  CEO, Cook Islands Office of the Public Service Commission

  • Strengthening Service Delivery: Workforce Planning & HR for the Future1:30pm – 3:30pm

    This session explored key workforce issues for all Pacific public service leaders - labour mobility, workforce planning, and succession and talent development.  It focused on a range of priority areas from responding to regional economic challenges through to building capability via professional development opportunities for emerging and mid-level leaders. 

    Facilitator:  

    • Ms Terralyn Nabeyama, Director Palau Bureau of Human Resources  

    Speakers: 

    • Alipate Tavo, Trade and Investment Adviser, PACER Plus
    • Ms Osana Liki-Ward, Assistant Secretary Samoa Public Service Commission 
    • Ms Jo Talbot, First Assistant Commissioner Australian Public Service Commission 

  • Fono mixer event6:30pm

    Hosted by:

    • New Zealand High Commission 
    • Public Service Fale

    Speaker:

    • High Commissioner Charlotte Darlow

    Dress: Pacific formal