US25052 Government & the State Sector
Level 3, 6 Credits

People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the main features of New Zealand's constitutional arrangements; the institutional mechanisms and legislation that protect the rights and interests of New Zealand citizens; the structure and role of New Zealand's government; and the important features of the State sector and the machinery of government.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the main features of New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements.
  • Describe the institutional mechanisms and legislation that protect the rights and interests of New Zealand citizens.
  • Describe the structure and role of New Zealand’s government.
  • Describe the important features of the State sector and the machinery of government.