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Government Chief Data Steward (GCDS)

The Government Chief Data Steward role supports the use of data as a resource across government to help deliver better services to New Zealanders. It’s held by the Chief Executive of Stats NZ Mark Sowden.
- COVID-19 lessons learnt and recommendations
  
  The Government Chief Data Steward (GCDS) proposes six recommendations to improve the resilience of the government data system. The recommendations are based on the experiences of government agencies and international organisations during the pandemic.
The Government Data Strategy and Roadmap

The data strategy and roadmap provides a shared direction and plan for New Zealand's data system (the people and organisations that collect and use data in New Zealand).
- The system strategy
  
  This page lays out the refreshed system strategy for the government data system of Aotearoa NZ. The strategy was published as part of the data system strategy and roadmap 2021.
- The roadmap
  
  This page lays out the refreshed roadmap for the government data system of Aotearoa NZ. The roadmap was published as part of the Government Data System Strategy and Roadmap 2021.
- Background and context
  
  This page lays out the reasons behind the refreshed Government Sytem Strategy and Roadmap for Aotearoa NZ. It provides background context for the development of the refreshed strategy and roadmap and previous versions of the Government Data Strategy and Roadmap.
Data Investment Plan

This page provides a brief overview of the Data Investment Plan, published by the Government Chief Data Steward in December 2022. The Data Investment Plan supports a more systematic approach to government investment in data.
- Background and Context
  
  A cross-government working party developed the plan, using a prioritisation framework. The development was overseen by the Information Group.
- Data Investment Framework
  
  A cross-government working party developed the plan, using a prioritisation framework. The development was overseen by the Information Group.
A Data Maturity Assessment for Aotearoa New Zealand
Open Data Charter implementation

New Zealand signed up to the Open Data Charter in 2017. This page provides an overview of our approach to implementing the Charter.
- Open Data Charter implementation plan
  
  This page outlines the Open Data Charter implementation plan for Aotearoa NZ. It covers our obligations as a signatory, the timeline of work included in the plan and the goals of the first iteration of the implementation plan.
Advisory and governance groups

Advisory and Governance groups exist to lead the data system of Aotearoa. These groups usually include leaders of the Public Service or expert data practitioners.
- Information Group
  
  The IG is a cross-agency group chaired by leaders in the Public Service. The group aims to increase the effectiveness of Public Service by strengthening the leadership of the government data system.
- Data Ethics Advisory Group
  
  A Data Ethics Advisory Group has been convened by the Government Chief Data Steward and Chief Executive of Stats NZ.
- Mandated Standards Implementation and Review Committee
  
  The IRC is a cross-agency group that advises on whether a standard should be mandated for use by Public Service Departments and Departmental Agencies.
GCDS: COVID-19 data and information support

Up-to-date links to information, data, and work to support the Aotearoa NZ data system. For instance, the data portal, open data catalogue, data registry, and all-of-government data and information work registry.
Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) leads safe data use and ethical data-driven innovation, across government, to build public trust and confidence.
- About the Centre
  
  The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation is a small team within the function of the Government Chief Data Steward (GCDS).
- Guidance
  
  It can be difficult to navigate the numerous guidance tools, frameworks, and principles out there. Here, we have outlined the key guidance in Aotearoa, how they may best apply to your project and direct you to the practical tools for each guidance.
- Ethics training
  
  While the Centre doesn’t provide ethics training courses, there are several data ethics courses targeting various analytical functions.