The processes, rules, and debate around how senior roles in New Zealand's public service are filled, including the extent of ministerial power over the selection of department chief executives and other public sector leaders.
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government emphasizes qualifications over connections
Foreigner appointed to lead PNG Electoral Commission for the first timebalancing personal history with public trust
Anonymous tip over past cocaine use costs public servant top jobStacked weekly counts; colour by editorial lean. Stuff and The Spinoff lean centre-left, NZ Herald centre-right, others centre.
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