| New Zealand Public Service Medal Te Tohu Ratonga Tūmatanui o Aotearoa | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Awarded for | Meritorious exceptional performance, commitment, or innovation. |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Presented by | Minister of State Services |
| Eligibility | Personnel of the New Zealand Public Service |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 19 July 2018 |
| First awarded | 6 November 2018 |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | New Zealand Police Meritorious Service Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | New Zealand Armed Forces Award[1] |
The New Zealand Public Service Medal (Māori: Te Tohu Ratonga Tūmatanui o Aotearoa) is a meritorious service award of the New Zealand Royal Honours System. The NZPSM 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.[2] In 2019, 10 PSM commendations were awarded,[3] and in 2020, 10 medals were conferred in November 2020 to exceptional public servants who have given meritorious service.[4]
- ^ a b "Order of Wear: Orders, Decorations and Medals in New Zealand". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ "Public Service Day Awards List". New Zealand Gazette. No. 2018–go5542. New Zealand Gazette Office, Government Information Services, Department of Internal Affairs. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ "Public Service Day Honours 2019 | Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission". www.publicservice.govt.nz. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Public Service Day Awards Recipients 2020 | Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission". www.publicservice.govt.nz. Retrieved 7 January 2021.