Final child welfare seminar looks for a more just and supportive system
This seminar series examines the historical, current, and future role of the State, around families' and children's involvement in the child welfare system
The School of Government offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes in public policy and public management.
Located directly opposite Parliament in Rutherford House on Victoria University of Wellington’s Pipitea campus, the School is ideally situated to help build capacity in New Zealand’s public sector.
Academic prospectuses
Information about our programmes, courses and people.
Public Policy and Government
Learn how government works and how to make it work better. Find out how and why policy decisions are made, who they're made for, and how they can be most effective.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- e-Government
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Public Policy
- Restorative Justice Practice
- Social Policy
Undergraduate study
Watch a presentation on how you can change the world through the study of public policy at the undergraduate level (25 mins). Read more under the study menu.
Watch the videoSOG Graduation Photos for December 2019
On 12 December the School of Government hosted our 2019 December graduates for a celebratory morning tea. Congratulations to all our graduating students.
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Fast-track your public sector career
Learn more about the Graduate Pathway professional programme towards a Master’s in Public Policy or Public Management and students who have recently completed the programme.
More on the Graduate PathwayInternational accreditation
The Master of Public Policy and Master of Public Management degrees have an international endorsement with accreditation by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
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Career View
View the latest edition of Career View for Public Policy and Public Management—a publication full of career and employment information for students.
Policy Quarterly
Read the latest issue of Policy Quarterly—a journal produced by the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies for both specialist and non-specialist readers.
New Zealand Governance and Policy
Explore our New Zealand Governance and Policy collection which provides easy access to a wide range of print, visual, and audio policy research resources.
Latest news
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We need a step change to transform the welfare state
Our most vulnerable citizens deserve better, writes Professor Jonathan Boston.
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Crucial role of public policy highlighted by Minister of Finance at School of Government prize-giving
The School of Government’s top students for 2019 were recognised at a special prizegiving in November.
Upcoming events
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The US earned income tax credit and parent-child time use
Dr. Taryn Morrissey will discuss the role of one-off income boosts for low-income families in parents' time with children.