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

Responsible AI Guidance for the Public Service: GenAI

Updated guidance to support the New Zealand Public Service to explore GenAI systems in ways that are safe, transparent and responsible.

Service Modernisation Roadmap

The roadmap for delivering an improved and more unified customer service experience for digital government services.
Public Service AI Framework

A framework supporting the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across the New Zealand Public Service.
GCDO grants first certification of Public Cloud Data Centres

CDC’s Silverdale and Hobsonville campuses in Auckland are home to New Zealand’s first GCDO certified Public Cloud Data Centres.
GCDO appoints AI Expert Advisory Panel

The panel is a significant step towards ensuring the safe and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) within the public service.

The New Zealand government has a Cloud First policy. Find out how government agencies can adopt public cloud services.

Cloud adoption policy and strategy

Find out about the Cloud First policy and the requirements for government agencies to adopt public cloud services.
Risks assessment for public cloud services

How to assess the risks of using public cloud services in your government agency and how to use your risk assessment.
On-premises ICT investment — assessment process and exceptions criteria

On-premises information and communications technology (ICT) investment is possible under the Cloud First policy but you need to meet the exceptions criteria or get GCDO approval.
Māori interests in public cloud

To Māori, data is taonga. Iwi and Māori are seeking to work more actively with government organisations on their decisions when using public cloud with Māori data.

Strategy for a Digital Public Service

The Strategy for a Digital Public Service sets the direction to modernise and transform the public service, putting citizens and businesses at the centre of government services.
International partnerships

The New Zealand government works with other governments to promote best-practice development of digital technologies. It promotes transparency and accountability and has signed international charters.
Mana Ōrite Relationship Agreement

On 22 June 2021, the Data Iwi Leaders Group (Data ILG) and Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs signed the Mana Ōrite Relationship Agreement.
Government system leads

The Public Service Commissioner appoints system leads to develop and improve specific subject areas of government.

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.