Civil service positions

Date: 24 Feb, 1 Aug 2000

From: Mackie, James Ogilvie (Peter), 1921- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7119

Description: Comprises reminiscences of Mackie describing his life as a `bureaucrat' working mostly for the mental health divisions in the Public Service. He worked in Seacliff, Tokanui and Ngawhatu hospitals and in various Department of Health administrative divisions. He discusses his roles, the roles of psychiatric hospitals, changes in the system and related matters, has observations on Kingseat, Oakely and Carrington Hospitals, on fluoride and royal commissions. Mackie has also compiled a second part to his family history covering the Nielsen, McFarlane, Stewart, Miller, Ferguson, Duncan, Hutcheson, Murray, McMichael, Mears, Welch, Lackey, Woodward, Edlin, Donnelly and Dixon family members and this is included with his reminiscences Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 26 Jun 1991 - 12 May 1992 - 26 Jun 1991 - 12 May 1992

By: Tolerton, Jane, 1957-; Atkinson, Leonard Allan, 1906-1998; Hunn, Jack Kent, 1906-1997

Reference: OHColl-1152

Description: Interviews with three career public servants who, during the 1940s-1970, worked as inspectors, commissioners and chairmen of the Public Service Commission, which became the State Services Commission in 1962. The interviewees all entered the Public Service in the 1920s and they describe their early lives and education, and their time working in the Public Trust, Housing Corporation, Internal Affairs, Maori Affairs, Agriculture, Customs, Defence and Inland Revenue departments. They describe the work and evolution of the State Services Commission. Subjects discussed include job training, studying while working, Diploma of Public Administration, women workers, equal pay, staffing during World War II, rehabilitation of returning servicemen, strengths of the old Public Service, George Bolt, Hunn Report, 1962 Royal Commission of Inquiry into State Services, comparisons of management in the public and private sectors, remaining non-political, wage-setting and the PSA (Public Service Association). One interviewee describes his Public Trust work with estates, mortgages and properties, while another details his Customs work dealing with immigration, opium, liquor laws, indecent publications, and sales tax and duties. Interviewees are Leonard Allan Atkinson, Adrian George Rodda and Jack Kent Hunn Accompanying material - Adrian Rodda's farewell speech on retirement 1970 Abstracted by - Jane Tolerton Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Arrangement: Original recordings: OHC-022262 - OHC-022270 Abstracts: OHA-7562 - OHA-7564 Quantity: 9 C60 cassette(s). 3 printed abstract(s). 3 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - State Services Commission Search dates: 1906 - 1992 Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: [1929-1975]

By: Wilson, Joseph Vivian, 1894-1978

Reference: MS-Group-1558

Description: Comprises correspondence and notes re proposed publication of MA thesis, `Origins and inceptions of Canterbury' (1929); papers as assistant director of research, Chatham House, London, with particular reference to Committee on Reconstruction, Economic Group (1940-1944); conference notes (1947-1961); political diary, much related to membership of NZ delegation at San Francisco Conference (1945) (1947-1948); miscellaneous papers, notes and clippings relating to his service as ambassador to France (1956-1965); international affairs and NZ's foreign relations; contribution to `L'Histoire de XXieme siecle New Zealand'; drafts, correspondence and notes Also includes two letters from John Mulgan to Wilson and some notes on Greece (1945); correspondence between Paul Day and Wilson re letters (1965); two letters Wilson to Paddy Costello of the NZ Legation in Moscow giving his impressions of the San Francisco Conference (7 leaves); political notes on the situation in German (1933); letter to the Earl of Perth (1947); letter to Berendsen on a world organisation (1944) (Acc 80-291) Source of title - Supplied Wilson was a diplomat and senior civil servant Quantity: 2 box(es). 3 folder(s). 0.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Processing information: 80-291 is now at MS-Papers-6875

Date: 1887

By: Evening press (Wellington, N.Z.); Reynolds, William Hunter, 1822-1899

Reference: B-034-016-a

Description: Caricature of Colonial Secretary Patrick Buckley, standing in a Japanese stage set, dressed as the Mikado saying 'I've got a little list, They'll none of them be missed' Same as B-034-016-a Extended Title - Supplement to the Evening Press, Wellington, 4th May, 1887 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Print, 15.5 x 11.5 in

Date: 1907

From: Edwards-Sextus, Patricia, active 1999-2019: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6605-2

Description: Inward and outward correspondence relating to Fisher's appointment as a judge of the Native Land Court and of the Native Appellate Court (1907) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1954], 1956-1959, 1961-1963, 1965-2000

By: Moore, Dallas James, 1943-

Reference: MS-Group-0980

Description: The diaries trace Moore's life from childhood near Auckland to his career in Wellington as a civil servant in the Historic Places Trust, Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Works, among other agencies, and his work with the New Zealand Public Service Association and the Anglican Church in which he was involved as a committed layman. The detailed entries provide insight into the civil service and the Anglican Church during a period of radical change, and illustrate the daily life of, successively, a child, a university student, a civil servant and a member of the laity. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 55 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr D Moore, Brooklyn, Wellington, Apr 2001

Date: 1987

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-668

Description: Shows a corporate office with a large desk behind which two expansive-looking managers stand endeavouring to calm the fears of the tea lady who stands before the desk wondering whether her job is safe. Refers to the restructuring of many government departments during Rogernomics. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: 1 A3 photocopy Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1962-1965, 1972-1973

From: Sutch, William Ball (Dr), 1907-1975 : Papers

Reference: 96-145-1/06

Description: Comprises file of papers relating to Sutch's 1972-1973 tax return and correspondence and other papers relating to his `retirement'. This includes PSA brochure `What the newspapers wouldn't print about the Sutch case', notes by Sutch following various events, telegrams, report `Departmental material and Mr Moriarty', letters from Sutch to Dudley Seers of the Ministry of Overseas Development, D W Corban of Corbans Wines and other people following the affair and communications with Neil Blundell of the `Evening Post' re same. Also included are letters from John R Marshall and Arthur Heany (1962). (E, F1) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1996

From: Burgham, Clement John, 1917- : Reminiscences

Reference: MSY-4995

Description: Part two of Burgham's reminiscences, `My journey down the twentieth century' with sections headed, My mountain haven, From touring to selling tourism, transfer to Govt Tourist Bureau Rotorua, A Stint in Air NZ head office, A Return to Tourist Department and Now a pensioner but not into lazy retirement, covering the years from 1957 to 1996 Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: [1924-2001]

By: Mackie, James Ogilvie, 1921-

Reference: MS-Group-1007

Description: Comprises reminiscences of Mackie describing his life as a `bureaucrat' working mostly for the mental health divisions in the Public Service. He worked in Seacliff, Tokanui and Ngawhatu hospitals and in various administrative divisions. He discusses his roles, the roles of psychiatric hospitals, changes in the system and related matters. Mackie has also compiled a second part to his family history covering the Nielsen, McFarlane, Stewart, Miller, Ferguson, Duncan, Hutcheson, Murray, McMichael, Mears, Welch, Lackey, Woodward, Edlin, Donnelly and Dixon family members Also includes Mackie's earlier reminiscences of his early days; account of the Nielsen family by Neil Ferguson; extracts from the diaries of Alice Mackie on her vists to New Zealand in 1924 and 1928; Mackie's army experiences (1941-1944); Mackie's discharge certificates; copies of army photographs of Mackie; and family pedigree chart prepared by him Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr P Mackie, Tawa, Wellington, Jun 2001 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - White's Aviation colour photograph of Seacliff Hospital and surrounding area, ca 1953, with key to buildings.

Date: 1978

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[Miscellaneous original cartoons. Published in the Auckland star, 1976 - 1979].

Reference: A-335-106

Description: A Mini Bromhead. A careers advisor talks to a prospective civil servant. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 234 x 112 mm Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0685-F

Description: Scenes inside the Department of Maori Affairs, Rotorua, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show Department's male and female staff at counters talking to members of the public. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0684-F

Description: Scenes of artist Selwyn Muru at home, and inside the Department of Maori Affairs, Rotorua, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show Selwyn Muru playing the piano at home with two friends nearby. Scenes inside the Department of Maori Affairs, Rotorua, show staff at a counter assisting clients. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025599

Description: The Politician as Minister, orders that a list of all non-essential personnel within his department be drawn up. The Aide presents of 'list' of one name - the Minister. With cuts in public spending and austerity in the public service during 2013, many wondered if the only well-paid non-essential posts in the government departments were those of the ministers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026681

Description: His Aide tells The Politician that there has been 'a big rise in the number of public servants'. The Aide's '2nd assistant's 3rd assistant's junior' has told him so. On 15 November 2013 The State Services Commission revealed that there were 36,474 core public servants, one position short of the cap of 36,475 set in March 2012. Since the end of 2012, the number has climbed by almost 400. There were 287 jobs solely focused on 'communications', 12 more than the limit set by the Government, with the target soon to be exceeded. The 'communications' jobs were mainly with politicians' staff. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0024283

Description: Shows a water tap protruding from the Beehive in Wellington, labelled, 'job initiatives' which has run dry. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 17 April 2015

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0031226

Description: Depicts two staff at Parliamentary Service, one is talking about the Service's job titles. Refers to United Future leader Peter Dunne's criticism of five new positions within the Service. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 12 October 2011, 24, 25, 28 May 2012

By: New Zealand. Ministry of Transport; Bradbury, John, 1946-2017; Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-

Reference: OHColl-1595-01

Description: Interview with John Bradbury by Pip Oldham recorded on 12 October 2011 and 24, 25, and 28 May 2012. Topics covered in the interview include: parents; school; cricket; football; Petone community; Petone Football Club; children; memorable sporting moments and figures; music; first employment experiences; university study; public service career; Ministry of Transport; international aviation; and other notable events and people in life. Also includes digital and/or printed copies of supplementary documents titled: - Summary of recording - Photographs - Timeline - Research materials - John Bradbury Career milestones - John Bradbury - Farewell speech, September 2009 - International air services | Participation in bilateral negotiations and digital copies of photographs showing: - John Bradbury with John Mee, Private Secretary to Minister of Transport, 1970 (National Publicity Studios, P 17470) - John Bradbury testing breathalyser, 1969 (National Publicity Studios PA 10024) - John Bradbury (date and photographer unidentified) - John Bradbury with Nigel Mouat at 40th anniversary celebration, 2008 (photographer unidentified) - and John Bradbury, May 2012 (taken by Pip Oldham). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 11 digital sound recording(s). 6 Electronic document(s) digital abstract and supplementary documents.. 4 digital image(s). 1 printed abstract(s) includes recording agreement form and supplementary documents.. 1 Electronic document(s) digital biographical information form.. 1 folder(s) printed biographical information form.. Search dates: 12/10/2011 - 28/05/2012

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021597

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. A public servant tells the minister that a report on the effects of job cuts on the department cannot be completed because there is no one left to do it. Context: Public sector reform legislation The Crown Entities Reform bill passed into law on 30 May 2012. Unemployment rate rose in March 2012 (Statistics New Zealand 3 May 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020436

Description: Shows a man representing the government fast asleep beneath a newspaper that reads 'Ministers risk seeming uncaring as jobs culled'. He sits beside an untidy breakfast table on which stands a toaster labelled 'machine' from which has popped a slice of burnt toast. Context: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week with the axing of more than 300 positions. There have also been cuts in frontline staff in the Defence Force. National seems unaware of how hard-edged it is starting to look with its noticeable drift to the right. The contrast with the soft pragmatism of its first term is starting to become pronounced. A "super ministry" merging economic development, science and trade and enterprise is expected to be announced by Prime Minister John Key. (NZ Herald, John Armstrong. Feb 25 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).