The Worthies Limited considers the following to be PSEs:

· Government Public Sector Departments (e.g. Department of Corrections)

· Government Departmental Agencies (e.g. National Emergency Management Agency – NEMA)

· State Services Organisations (e.g. New Zealand Defence Force – NZDF)

· Crown Agents (e.g. Education New Zealand – ENZ)

· Autonomous Crown Entities (e.g. Arts Council of New Zealand – Creative NZ)

· Independent Crown Entities (e.g. Electoral Commission)

· Crown Research Institutes (e.g. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited – NIWA)

· State Owned Enterprises (e.g. KiwiRail Holdings Limited)

· Tertiary Education Institutions:

o Universities

o Institutes of Technology / Polytechnics

o Wananga

· Local Government:

o Regional Councils

o City Councils

o District Councils

For questions regarding eligibility for The Worthies NZ Awards, please contact awards@theworthiesawards.com.

We know that there are so many conferences and awards competitions already for you to choose from. The Worthies is different, our focus on the Public Sector sets us apart. If you currently work with a PSE or wish to do so, then this Conference and Awards presents a unique opportunity to spend time with your customers in a welcoming environment. Network and learn more about the challenges and opportunities of PSEs and how your agency might be able to partner with PSEs and other agencies with a shared interest.

Learn what works, not just in Aotearoa New Zealand but internationally. Build networks and relationships across the Public Sector with your peers and meet with Agency professionals in a relaxed environment. An opportunity to evolve your commissioning, briefs, and procurement to help enable the delivery of quality proposals from external agency partners. Invest in your and your team’s professional development to enhance the effectiveness in delivering outcomes aligned to government objectives.