Digital.govt.nz is your guide to information and tools to support digital transformation across government.

Digitising Government Programme

The Digitising Government Programme (DGP) seeks to implement a more centralised and coordinated approach to government digital investment, procurement and delivery. This will reduce costs and improve digital services for New Zealanders.

  • New information sharing standard

    View the standard for providing non-government third parties with access to, or collection of, government-held personal information

  • Working effectively with subject matter experts

    Learn how to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs) to create content that meets users’ needs.

  • Information architecture (IA)

    Guidance for structuring, organising and labelling content to make finding information easier for users.

  • AI Work Programme

    The AI Work Programme outlines the actions to drive further AI uptake across the Public Service. It incorporates current Programme elements with new AI focus areas, initiatives and delivery.

Spotlight on artificial intelligence

Supporting government organisations to use AI to improve services for New Zealanders in safe and trustworthy ways.

Voice of the Government Chief Digital Officer

Standards and guidance

  • NZ Government Web Standards

    Effective 17 March 2025, there are 2 web standards that government organisations need to meet, the Web Accessibility Standard and the Web Usability Standard.

  • Plain language

    The Plain Language Act 2022 requires all public service agencies and crown agents to use plain language. For everyone else, plain language is not required but is highly recommended for readability.

  • Information sharing agreements

    Document your sharing activities and legal authority for sharing in an agreement.

  • Training and clinics for identification management

    Training and clinics help build capability in identification management practice, which includes understanding and applying the Identification Standards.

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