Innovate NZ 2021

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Innovate NZ

Wednesday, 15 December 2021
Shed 6, Wellington

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Keynote Sessions

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Topic Streams

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Inspiring Speakers

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Dedicated Networking Breaks

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“Fantastic, engaging, interactive and the best event I’ve been to.”

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Welcome to a Thriving and Innovative NZ.

Following successful adaptations brought on by the many challenges that 2020 delivered, New Zealand has now stepped into the global spotlight as being a precedent for cooperation, collaboration and innovation.

With the aim of becoming a global innovation hub by 2027, by combining initiatives such as digital strategies, new ways of work, use of data and technology, and fostering an inclusive people culture, we can look to cement NZ as a thriving and innovative place in which to live, work, visit and do business.

The Public Sector Innovate NZ 2021, in partnership with Ernst & Young, wants to take you on a journey from mere planning through to pioneering these exciting changes, and provide the ideal meeting place to learn, collaborate, and discuss the trends and innovations helping encourage economic and social prosperity for Aotearoa now and into the future, with some of the brightest public.

Register today and join your peers at the largest gathering of
federal government leaders in the U.S.

Map Your On-Site Experience

Select from your choice of 2 streams so that you can deep dive into the sessions that are most specific to you in your role.

Technology and TransformationPeople and CultureData and AnalyticsDigital and Citizen Experience

This stream focuses on embracing emerging technologies and methodologies to accelerate innovation and drive citizen-centric service delivery

Key Sessions Include:

Keynote: How To Further Create a Flexible, Agile and Adaptable Digital Government with Innovative ICT Processes with Yogesh Anand, Chief Technology Officer, Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency

Panel: Exploring the Tools, Strategies and Innovations Driving Transformation with Yogi Stockler, Deputy Director Defence Excellence (Innovation), New Zealand Defence Force; and Tom Byrne, CIO Central Agency Shared Services, Te Tai Ōhanga – The Treasury

This stream focuses on building a strong public sector culture by focusing on wellbeing, strategic workforce planning and increased employee engagement

Key Sessions Include:

Keynote: Engaging Employees to Make Department Transformation Goals More Attainable

Panel: Developing the Next Generation Public Sector Workforce with Julie Mitchell, Head of Global Careers, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade; and Jane Derbyshire, Director Organisational Strategy and Performance, Te Tai Ōhanga – The Treasury

This stream focuses on creating data-driven departments that ethically leverage public sector data sets to turn information into actionable insights

Key Sessions Include:

Keynote: The Reserve Bank’s Approach To Data For Outcomes with Steffi Schuster, Head of Data and Statistics, Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua

Panel: Curating Public Sector Data to Optimise Processes and Derive Actionable Insights  with Eleisha Hawkins, General Manager Data System Strategy & Capability, Statistics NZ; R. Mark Evans, Deputy Chief Executive Insights and Deployment, NZ Police; and Aimee Whitcroft, Open Data Lead, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 

This stream focuses on optimising how digital transformation works to improves citizen-centric services and citizen experience

Key Sessions Include:

Keynote: Exploring Innovative Public Services & Strategic Digital Planning with Aaron Jordan, Chief Digital Officer, Toitu Te Whenua – Land Information NZ

Panel: Bridging the Digital Divide – How Digital Technologies Can Be Used to Improve Public Engagement Through Safer, More Secure and Reliable Services with Stephen Dunstan, General Manager, Enablement – Immigration, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment; and Rogan Clarke, Director Digital Change, Inland Revenue Department

Your Inspiring Speaker Panel

Paul James

Chief Executive & Government Chief Digital Officer,
Department of Internal Affairs

Steffi Schuster

Head of Data and Statistics,
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Aaron Jordan

Director of the Office of Online Services,
Internal Revenue Service

Yogesh Anand

Chief Technology Officer,
Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency

Sheridan Williams

Senior Project Manager – Performance Management Project,
Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children

Toni Gutschlag

Director of Service Improvement,
Ministry of Health

Yogi Stockler

Deputy Director Defence Excellence (Innovation),
NZ Defence Force

Tom Byrne

CIO Central Agency Shared Services,
The Treasury

Chris Lokum

Director of the Federal RPA Community of Practice,
US GSA

Jane Derbyshire

Director, Organisational Strategy and Performance,
The Treasury

McLeish Martin

Head of Client and Channel Experience,
Ministry of Social Development

Anita Easton

Head of Data and Information,
Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children

Stephen Dunstan

General Manager, Enablement – Immigration,
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

Julie Mitchell

Head of Global Careers,
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Spencer Willis

Head Of Customer Experience,
Callaghan Innovation

Darren Douglass

Group Manager of Digital Strategy and Investment,
Ministry of Health

Rogan Clarke

Director Digital Change,
Inland Revenue Department

R. Mark Evans

Deputy Chief Executive Insights & Deployment,
NZ Police

Gail Pacheco

Director NZ Work Research Institute & Commissioner,
New Zealand Productivity Commission

Hayley Carthy

Director Information and Intelligence
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities

Prashant Bakshi

Chief Customer Officer,
New Zealand Qualifications Authority

Aimee Whitcroft

Open Data Lead,
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Hamiora James Bowkett

Deputy Secretary Strategy Governance and Public Sector Performance,
Te Puni Kōkiri Ministry of Māori Development

Vic Crone

CEO,
Callaghan Innovation

Chris Jones

Chief Safety and Wellbeing Officer,
Department of Corrections

Jan Sheppard

Chief Data and Analytics Officer,
Institute of Environmental Science Research

Mike Inglis

Northern Regional Commissioner,
Ministry for Primary Industries

Chris Webb

Advisor,
Public Sector Network

Ganesh Selvaraj

Advanced Analytics & AI Lead,
Worksafe NZ

Doug Talbot

Chief Information Officer,
Environment Canterbury


Why Your Peers Enjoy Innovate NZ

Registration

Complimentary for all Public Sector Employees

Networking Breakfast

Unrivalled Content

Access to plenary sessions and your choice of specialist streams

Full Access to Expo

Hear from leading solution providers and government speakers

Catering

Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided

Networking Drinks

Kick up your feet after a big day of insights

On Demand Content

Access to post event content via PSNTV

TSB Auditorium – Shed 6

4 Queens Wharf, Te Aro, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

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