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Level 3
Demonstrate introductory knowledge and understanding of New Zealand law
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
14949 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe features of the rule of law in New Zealand society, and New Zealand''s court system.
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Demonstrate knowledge of a public sector code of conduct and the Protected Disclosures Act
Version 6
17213 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in support roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: - a code of conduct for a public sector organisation; and - the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 and its relation to matters covered in a public sector organisation''s code of conduct.
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CMR 121
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Manage and maintain records in a public sector organisation
Version 6
17214 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in support roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: - demonstrate knowledge of records management in a public sector organisation; and - manage and maintain records in a public sector organisation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of State sector employees
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard, unit standard 19895, unit standard 19900, and unit standard 19903, replaced unit standard 14947, unit standard 14948 and unit standard 14952.
19896 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe key aspects of the duty of State sector employees to the public interest; describe the responsibilities of State sector employees under the constitution, law, and Government; and identify an obligation that applies to an individual in their particular State sector workplace.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the development of New Zealand central government
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 19895, unit standard 19896, and unit standard 19903 replaced unit standard 14947, unit standard 14948, and unit standard 14952.
19900 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe key historical developments and events that have: shaped New Zealand''s central government system; and led to today''s New Zealand Public Service.
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Demonstrate introductory knowledge of the public sector financial management system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 14953.
19901 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain principles of the public sector financial management system; describe key public sector financial management structures; describe the legislative framework that supports the public sector financial management system; and identify and describe key aspects of the public sector financial management system as they relate to a specific public sector organisation.
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Describe the election and formation of government and implications for public sector employees
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 19895, unit standard 19896, and unit standard 19900 replaced unit standard 14947, unit standard 14948, and unit standard 14952.
19903 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: mixed member proportional representation (the MMP electoral system) as it applies to New Zealand; the principles, conventions, and practice of the public sector which govern the election and formation of government; and how New Zealand citizens, as individuals and/or as groups, participate in central government.
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Demonstrate knowledge of legislation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
19904 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of an Act; explain statutory interpretation; explain sections of an Act or Acts; and describe and explain subordinate legislation.
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Demonstrate knowledge of information and privacy legislation in relation to the public sector
Version 8
19906 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in support roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: - the official information legislation in relation to the public sector; - the Privacy Act 2020 in relation to the public sector; and - the Public Records Act 2005 in relation to the public sector.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Demonstrate knowledge of and use the government portal, agency website and intranet
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
19907 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the purpose of the government portal and demonstrate how it can be used; describe legal and other issues in relation to use of information from government and own agency internet and intranet websites; and describe own agency internet and intranet websites and demonstrate their use.
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Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand's government and the State sector
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 31592.
25052 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the main features of New Zealand''s constitutional arrangements; the institutional mechanisms and legislation that protect the rights and interests of New Zealand citizens; the structure and role of New Zealand''s government; and the important features of the State sector and the machinery of government.
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Communicate effectively using public sector information within own role and responsibilities
Version 2
31581 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people employed in support roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe communication using public sector information within own role and responsibilities; and . communicate effectively using public sector information within own role and responsibilities.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Demonstrate ethical, professional, and responsive conduct in a public sector context
Version 2
31587 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in support roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: - demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in a public sector context; and - recognise and respond to the diverse needs of New Zealanders in a public sector context.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of key legislation relevant to own public sector organisation
Version 2
31588 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in support roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: - demonstrate knowledge of legislation core to the business of own public sector organisation and relevant to own role; - identify decisions made within own public sector role and explain how legislation enables these; and - describe legislation and justice services that protect the rights and interests of customers of public sector organisations.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Demonstrate self-management and work cooperatively in a public sector context
Version 2
31589 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in support roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . manage health, safety, and wellbeing in a public sector role; and . manage own work requirements and work cooperatively within a team contributing to public sector outcomes.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand's government and the public sector
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 25052.
31592 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in support roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: - explain the nature of the public sector; - describe the branches of government and their roles; - demonstrate knowledge of the components of the public sector and how the machinery of government operates; and - demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand''s government and the public sector as it applies to a public sector organisation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Level 4
Demonstrate introductory knowledge and understanding of New Zealand local government
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
14951 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the structure, purposes, and powers of New Zealand''s local government; and explain how New Zealand citizens as individuals and/or as groups participate in local government.
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Demonstrate knowledge of human rights legislation and the Human Rights Commission
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
19229 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the history, structure and role of the United Nations in determining Human Rights in member countries; demonstrate understanding of the concept of national institutions and how this applies to the Human Rights Commission; describe the functions and role of the Human Rights Commission; demonstrate knowledge of and apply the Human Rights Act Part II; explain the relationship between the Human Rights Act and the Bill of Rights Act; explain the Human Rights Commission complaints process; demonstrate an understanding of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) in the context of human rights; and evaluate the impact of other legislation on the application of human rights principles in a specified workplace.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and role of the State sector, Parliament and Government
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard, unit standard 19896, unit standard 19900, and unit standard 19903 replaced unit standard 14947, unit standard 14948, and unit standard 14952.
19895 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and describe the three branches of New Zealand''s central government; explain the State sector and its components; explain the roles and procedures of Parliament; and describe own organisation and explain its place and role in the State sector.
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Describe the roles of central agencies and legislation that impact on the State sector
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 14941.
19899 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard will be able to: describe the role of central agencies; explain the State Sector Act 1988 with reference to the State sector; and explain the Human Rights Act 1993 and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 with reference to the State sector.
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Conduct a field interview for an official statistics survey
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
26419 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the design, reasons and procedures for an official statistics survey; prepare a field interview plan to collect data for an official statistics survey; conduct interviews for an official statistics survey; and prepare and complete questionnaire data for post-interview processing.
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Apply knowledge of communication in a public sector context
Version 2
31582 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in service roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: - demonstrate knowledge of the written and oral communication standards of a public sector organisation; - apply knowledge of effective communication in a public sector operational context, in accordance with organisational requirements; - use questioning and structured conversations for obtaining and clarifying information in a public sector operational context, in accordance with organisational requirements; and - adapt behaviour and communication style appropriate to diverse audiences in a public sector operational context, in accordance with organisational requirements.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Demonstrate knowledge of the law in practice in a public sector context
Version 2
31583 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in service roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: - demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand legal system in a public sector operational context; and - explain legislation in relation to public sector practice.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Demonstrate knowledge of relating to stakeholders in a public sector context
Version 2
31584 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in service roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: - describe ways of developing networks and relationships with relevant stakeholders to facilitate service delivery in a public sector context; and - describe ways of maintaining networks and relationships with relevant stakeholders for effective service delivery in a public sector context.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Manage information operationally in a public sector context
Version 2
31585 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in service roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to manage information operationally in a public sector context.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Produce and manage records in a public sector context
Version 2
31586 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in service roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to produce and manage records in a public sector context.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Manage workload and utilise relationships for effective service delivery in a public sector context
Version 2
31590 Unit Standard 11 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in service roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . manage workload to achieve results and help deliver effective service to the public; and . utilise relationships with stakeholders in an effective manner to progress delivery of service, in accordance with organisational requirements.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Work ethically and effectively in a public sector service delivery context
Version 2
31591 Unit Standard 9 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people employed in service roles in the public sector. People credited with this unit standard are able to work ethically and effectively in a public sector service delivery context.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
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Level 5
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nature and use of information in the public sector
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
14942 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard, in relation to the public sector are able to: explain the significance of the Official Information Act 1982 and Privacy Act 1993; describe processes for handling requests for public information and reviews of information disclosure; define the relationship between the Official Information Act 1982 and the Privacy Act 1993; and describe the obligations under the Public Records Act 2005 with reference to a particular public sector organisation.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethics in the New Zealand State sector
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
14945 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard, with reference to the New Zealand State sector, are able to: describe core ethical values and standards; outline ethical values and standards contained in legislation and codes; describe areas of ethical conflict for State sector employees; and describe two recent case studies which illustrate the importance of ethical values and standards.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nature of employment in the New Zealand public sector
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
14946 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard, in relation to the New Zealand public sector, are able to describe general employment requirements and key employment requirements set out in legislation.
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Formulate and provide responses to Official Information requests
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
17556 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: confirm principles and procedures for responding to requests for official information; assess the nature of the request and determine responsibility for responding to it; and access, compile, and produce information for release.
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Apply knowledge of the operations of the Human Rights Commission
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
19230 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the functions and procedures of the complaints division of the Human Rights Commission; describe the role and proceedings of the Complaints Review Tribunal; define and apply the principles of natural justice relevant to the complaints process of the Human Rights Commission; and apply knowledge of exceptions as defined in Part II of the Human Rights Act.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the international environment of human rights
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
19231 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the United Nations covenants and conventions and their bearing on New Zealand; describe the role of the main bodies in the United Nations that have a human rights focus; identify processes for reporting compliance with covenants and conventions that have a human rights focus and describe their significance; and identify and apply the Paris Principles.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of human rights legislation and its impact on New Zealand laws and law making
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
19232 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the relationship between the Human Rights Act and other rights-related legislation and describe Parliamentary systems and Select Committees in the context of human rights.
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the obligations and duties of public sector employees
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 19898 replaced unit standard 14938, unit standard 14939, unit standard 14940, and unit standard 14944.
19897 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the principles, conventions, and practice that relate to the duty of public sector employees to the general public and to serving the public interest; identify constraints to the duty of public sector employees to the Crown and Ministers; and analyse a work programme, project, or new initiative in terms of the impact of the application of duties, considerations and constraints of public sector employees.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the relationships between the public sector, Parliament and government
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 19897 replaced unit standard 14938, unit standard 14939, unit standard 14940, and unit standard 14944.
19898 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the relationship between the public sector and Parliament; describe the relationship between the public sector and government; identify and describe the relationship between own agency and that of other public sector agencies; and identify and apply principles, conventions, and practice to a current activity, project or policy implementation in own agency.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of public finance
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
19902 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain principles of public sector finance; analyse trends in the development of public sector finance conventions; identify current practice in public sector finance in the context of a public sector organisation; identify and discuss key elements of the Public Finance Act 1989; and explain the role of the Office of the Controller and Auditor-General and reporting responsibilities of a public sector organisation.
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Explain relationship issues between public sector employees and political parties during elections
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
19905 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify and explain: the principles underlying the behaviour of public sector employees during elections; aspects of public sector activity that require particular scrutiny prior to elections; and procedures and protocols that apply following a general election.
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Calculate, display, and interpret descriptive statistical information in a public sector or other policy context
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
23268 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is designed for people employed in positions where they are required to interpret statistical data to make and/or report on recommendations. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . calculate, display, and interpret results from data collections for a given public sector or other policy project; . interpret results from time-series variables for a project in a public sector or other policy context; . interpret results from demographic information for a given public sector or other policy project; and . identify, describe, and justify the use of a descriptive statistical procedure to answer a specific policy question.
Standard-setting body:
Evaluate and use statistical information to make recommendations in a public sector or other policy context
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
23269 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is designed for people employed in positions where they are required to interpret statistical data to make and/or report on recommendations. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . identify key components of a statistical analysis and interpret statistical findings based on summary statistical outputs; . assess and select relevant data sources to answer a specific policy question in a public sector or other policy context; . design and describe a data collection that can be used to answer a specific policy question in a public sector or other policy context; and . evaluate and use results from reports based on statistical information to make recommendations for a specific policy question in a public sector or other policy context.
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Assess data collections and make statistical inferences in a public sector or other policy context
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
23270 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is designed for people employed in positions where they are required to interpret statistical data to make and/or report on recommendations. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . assess data collections for use in a public sector or other policy context; and . make statistical inferences and draw conclusions from data collections to answer a specific question in a public sector or other policy context.
Standard-setting body:
Analyse the ethical and legal issues in the collection and use of data in a public sector context
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 30734.
23271 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is designed for people employed in the public sector in positions where they are required to interpret statistical data to make and/or report decisions. People credited with this unit standard are able to assess and describe legal and ethical issues relating to the collection and use of data in a public sector context and identify, and analyse issues and make recommendations relating to the impact on respondents of the collection and use of data in a public sector context.
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Carry out a statistical research project in a public sector or other policy context
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
25440 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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This unit standard is designed for people employed in positions where they are required to interpret statistical data to make and/or report on recommendations. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . plan a statistical research project in a public sector or other policy context; . carry out a statistical research project in a public sector or other policy context; . prepare and communicate a statistical research report in a public sector or other policy context; and . evaluate the research report in a public sector or other policy context.
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Build and maintain networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a public sector context
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
26684 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people who are employed in the public sector in positions where they are required to work directly with stakeholders of the organisation. People credited with this unit standard are able to build and maintain networks and relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
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Demonstrate knowledge of evidence in, and constraints on, policy development in a public sector or other policy context
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 23271.
30734 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is designed for people employed in positions where they are required to interpret statistical data to make and/or report on recommendations. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of the nature of evidence in policy development, including official statistics, in a public sector or other policy context; . describe and assess legal and ethical issues relating to the collection and use of data for policy purposes in a public sector or other policy context; and . identify and analyse issues and make recommendations relating to the impact on respondents of the collection and use of data for policy purposes in a public sector or other policy context.
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Level 6
Produce written information for Cabinet Ministers
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
17554 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: confirm expectations and standards for the production of ministerials; develop and produce ministerials; and prepare ministerial replies to parliamentary questions.
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Provide support to the Cabinet Minister and officials in meetings and forums
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
17557 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and observe protocols for providing support to the Minister and officials in parliamentary meetings and forums; identify and observe protocols for providing support to the Minister and officials in general meetings and forums; and present information to parliamentary committees.
Standard-setting body:
Formally represent a public sector organisation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
17558 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: establish the purpose of a forum and the nature of the representation expected from the public sector organisation; plan and present the position of the public sector organisation; and liaise and negotiate to achieve outcomes.
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Level 7
Produce and communicate briefing information to the Cabinet Minister
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
17555 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify the participants and their interests in a situation; produce a summary of the situation; and brief the Minister on the situation.
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