Mō te Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata – About the Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman works with his staff to help New Zealanders in their dealings with government agencies. The focus is on handling complaints against government agencies, undertaking investigations and inspections, and encouraging good administration. The Chief Ombudsman is independent and impartial, with the goal of fairness for all.
He wā tino pai ki te hono mai ki tō mātou tari - It's a great time to join our office
Public confidence in government institutions is under pressure. The Office of the Ombudsman in a constitutionally independent role critical to the success of good administration. Demand for our services is growing, and New Zealanders need us to show up in new ways and be more accessible and impactful.
We have just completed an organisational wide change, and we are evolving how we do our mahi to have greater impact. This a new way of working where kaimahi are genuinely emp...