New Zealand at the frontiers of public policy innovations
A new book edited by Professor Girol Karacaoglu and Professor Evan Berman delves into New Zealand’s history over the last 50 years of public policy reforms and innovations.
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 videoHear from PhD students
Hear from some current PhD students about their study experiences with the School of Government.
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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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Generous gift secures Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice
A generous $1.2 million gift to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington from the Grace Memorial Trust will ensure the University’s research and leadership in the area of restorative justice will continue far into the future.
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Dr Alan Bollard on APEC 2021's move to digital platforms
The news that New Zealand has decided its 2020 hosting of APEC will go completely digital was not a surprise, writes Dr Alan Bollard, Chair for Pacific Region Business at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Upcoming events
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A Monetary Policy Response to Covid-19
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Adrian Orr, will discuss the monetary policy response to COVID-19 – during and following the immediate shock.