Event Overview
Citizen or public servant, departmentally or societally, the secure future for Aotearoa requires a voice that includes all tiers and subsets of the population as we work to reconstruct
our economy, advocate for our environment, and harmonise policies to deliver
mutual outcomes for all.
The recent 2022 budget has outlined key priorities for our nation, but it can’t stop there. How can we get to work as collaborative departments and thinkers to actualise wider government aspirations as efficiently as possible? What are the gaps we need to fill, processes we need to optimise, and ideas we need to communicate and how might we best go about these using practical methodologies, further implementation of emerging technologies, and revolutionary auahatanga (innovation).
Public Sector Network is excited to bring you the 6th Annual Innovate NZ Showcase 2023.
Amidst ever-changing conditions and uncertain futures, the event will offer the opportunity to kōrero, connect and challenge, and most of all highlights how Aotearoa New Zealand’s public service continues to collaborate and innovate to create better outcomes for society at large.

A Sneak Peek Of Your 2022 Inspiring Speakers

Paul James,
Government and Chief Digital Officer and Chief Executive,
Department of Internal Affairs

Riana Manuel,
Chief Executive,
Te Aka Whai Ora

Dexter Traill,
Kaiwhakahaere: Māori Honongā Māori,
Director – Māori and Community Engagement,
Ombudsman New Zealand

Heather Peacocke,
Former Head of COVID-19 Communications, Public Engagement and ‘Unite Against COVID-19’ Campaign

Gerhard Kessell-Haak,
Chief Enterprise Architect,
Education Payroll

Jonathan Wilkins,
Chief Information Security Officer,
Ministry for Primary Industries

Bill Moses,
Chief Digital Officer,
Public Service Commission
2022 Key Sessions
The Innovate NZ Series features the latest initiatives throughout New Zealand; sharing insights via keynote presentations, case studies, panel discussions, and roundtable chats. To provide additional perspective – concurrent streams will address more specific topics and challenges in the worlds of Technology & Data and Digital & CX faced by public sector leaders today.
Traditional Welcome Ceremony (Pōwhiri) and Ministerial Address
Enabling New Zealand’s ‘High Wage, Low Emissions Economy’ With Smart Technologies
Digital Innovation: What is on the Horizon?
Developing Equitable, Fit For Purpose Citizen Services and Enhancing Public Trust
A Holistic Plan For Lasting Transformation in New Zealand
Keynote Session
Refining Data Ethics, Capabilities, and Literacy in Government
Keynote Session
Establishing ICT Infrastructure Priorities In Times Of Uncertainty & Change
Panel Discussion
Working To Build An Inclusive Data & Technology Narrative in Aotearoa
Keynote Session
Driving the Digital Strategy to Better Connect New Zealanders
Keynote Session
Adopting An Agile Approach To Risk, Failure, And Success
Panel Discussion
Advocating For Culturally Aligned & Enabled Service Delivery
View the agenda for the full speaker line-up, key sessions, and event timeline
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Keeping You Safe

Wellington, NZ (Venue – To be Confirmed)
Public Sector Network will closely monitor COVID-19 regulations in accordance with the advice from the Government and local health authorities to ensure the safety of everyone attending the event physically. In addition, we will be working closely with the venue to ensure precautionary measures are in place.