The Public Service Fale was very pleased to support the Pacific Public Sector Leadership Programme, delivered by Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington from 4 to 15 May 2026.
Funded through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships, the Programme brings together Pacific public sector leaders investing in capability, enhancing leadership practice and strengthening people to people networks across the region.
From the Fale, Deputy Commissioner, Tania Ott, Dean Rosson, Manager, and Teanuanua Nicole, Senior Advisor, met with 13 senior leaders from nine Pacific countries as part of the Programme. They shared an overview of Public Service Fale’s work, including how we support Pacific Public Service Commissioners and senior public servants across 16 Pacific Island Countries and Territories through regionally focussed initiatives, shared learning, and practical capability building. The session included activities on leading change and an energetic Q and A with Deputy Commissioner Tania Ott!
The talanoa was insightful with thoughtful questions, reflections and discussion throughout. We sincerely valued the opportunity to connect with our fellow public servant leaders, who are navigating common issues in the delivery of their governments' public sector priorities and, to contribute to their learning and development during their fortnight on the Programme in Wellington.
The Public Service Fale’s core purpose is to support strong, capable, and trusted public services by facilitating regional cooperation, shared learning, and practical capability building. Our long-term outcome is to support the delivery of effective, citizen-centred public services that respond to the needs of citizens in each country and territory.
Thank you sincerely to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Victoria University of Wellington and the Programme participants for the opportunity to connect and share learning.