7Government sector core values

7 Government sector core values

7 Government sector core values

The core values for the government sector and the principles that guide their implementation are as follows—

Integrity

(a) Consider people equally without prejudice or favour.

(b) Act professionally with honesty, consistency and impartiality.

(c) Take responsibility for situations, showing leadership and courage.

(d) Place the public interest over personal interest.

Trust

(a) Appreciate difference and welcome learning from others.

(b) Build relationships based on mutual respect.

(c) Uphold the law, institutions of government and democratic principles.

(d) Communicate intentions clearly and invite teamwork and collaboration.

(e) Provide apolitical and non-partisan advice.

Service

(a) Provide services fairly with a focus on customer needs.

(b) Be flexible, innovative and reliable in service delivery.

(c) Engage with the not-for-profit and business sectors to develop and implement service solutions.

(d) Focus on quality while maximising service delivery.

Accountability

(a) Recruit and promote employees on merit.

(b) Take responsibility for decisions and actions.

(c) Provide transparency to enable public scrutiny.

(d) Observe standards for safety.

(e) Be fiscally responsible and focus on efficient, effective and prudent use of resources.