New Zealand Public Service Medal


The New Zealand Public Service Medal is a meritorious service award of the New Zealand Royal Honours System. The medal may be awarded to members of public service who serve in a department under the State Services Commission. Established by royal warrant on 19 July 2018, it was first awarded on 6 November 2018 to five recipients.

Eligibility

A person is eligible for the medal if they perform meritorious service in their capacity as a Public Service employee who, in the opinion of the State Services Commissioner:
a) demonstrates an outstanding commitment to New Zealand and New Zealanders; or
b) is exemplary, or a model for other employees of the Public Service; or
c) brings significant benefit to New Zealand or the Public Service; or
d) is exceptional and otherwise worthy of recognition.
Non-New Zealand citizens are eligible for the medal. It can be awarded posthumously.

Description

It is a circular silver medal, 36mm in diameter. It is worn on the left breast from a ribbon by way of a ring, and has the following design: