Public sector

type: Article
date: 06/10/25

Staying curious: Erica Seville on the art of governance

Staying curious: Erica Seville on the art of governance

The Public Sector Director of the Year 2025 shares how she approaches trust, leadership and learning in the boardroom.

Public sector
Purpose

type: Article
date: 06/10/25

Trust deficit: what it means for directors in government

Trust deficit: what it means for directors in government

Public trust is declining and boards are under scrutiny. Directors must govern not only for performance, but also for credibility.

Public sector
Transparency

type: Article
date: 09/09/25

Governing with integrity: John Ryan on public sector challenges

Governing with integrity: John Ryan on public sector challenges

The former Auditor-General says boards are accountable not only for performance but for maintaining the public’s trust.

Accountability
Public sector
Stakeholders

type: Submission
date: 15/08/25

Strengthening the health sector’s governance framework

Strengthening the health sector’s governance framework

The IoD calls for stronger legislative clarity to support effective board leadership.

Public sector

type: Article
date: 14/08/25

Closing the pay gap: From perception to action in boardrooms

Closing the pay gap: From perception to action in boardrooms

Most organisations collect gender data – far fewer act on it.

Public sector
Remuneration

type: Article
date: 30/07/25

Fee range widened for Crown entity boards

Fee range widened for Crown entity boards

The Government has increased the fee ranges for the boards of Crown entities and related organisations.

Public sector

type: Article
date: 29/07/25

KPMG

How to swim: Governance lessons for new water boards

How to swim: Governance lessons for new water boards

As water reforms roll out, new CCO boards face immediate pressure to govern funding, compliance and infrastructure risks.

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Public sector

type: Article
date: 29/07/25

Agility, values and purpose drive good public sector governance

Agility, values and purpose drive good public sector governance

Experienced in water services, energy and forestry governance, Brendon Green shares how boards can help deliver ‘Local Water Done Well’.

Public sector
Purpose