NZQA registered unit standard
25055 version 2
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Title
Explain and apply principles and practices for innovation in a public
sector context
Level
5
Purpose
Credits
5
This unit standard is for people who are employed in or aspire to
leadership roles in the public sector.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and
evaluate processes and methods to facilitate innovation within
public sector organisations, and contribute to the development of
a culture conducive to innovation.
Classification
Public Sector Services > Public Sector Management
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Performance of outcomes of this unit standard will require recognition of the need for
management processes to be responsive to the needs of Māori in respect of the
requirements of the State Sector Act 1988, and the Treaty of Waitangi partnership
principles.
2
Performance of outcomes of this unit standard must comply with current legislation,
policies and procedures, which may include but are not limited to: Crown Entities Act
2004; Local Government Act 2002; State Sector Act 1988; The State Services Code
of Conduct, Standards of Integrity and Conduct (available from
http:/www.ssc.govt.nz) and/or any other agency specific code or codes of conduct
and/or ethics.
It is important to note that there is in most cases specific legislation relevant to the
organisation in which the candidate is employed. This must be included.
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Definitions
Innovation is a process that covers the use of knowledge and information for creation
and introduction of a product, service, system, or process that is new, useful, and of
value to the organisation.
Public sector refers to the State sector (central Government), including the Public
Service, crown entities, non-uniformed staffs of the services and forces, offices of
Parliament; and all local authorities (local Government), including local authority
trading enterprises (LATEs).
4
This unit standard must be assessed against in a public sector workplace
environment.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Assessment against this unit standard will require evidence to be based on the
specified area of responsibility for which the role holder is accountable.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify and evaluate processes and methods to facilitate innovation within public sector
organisations.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Factors that facilitate innovation in an organisation are identified and described.
Range
factors include but are not limited to – freedom to create ideas,
pursue ideas, and make decisions; adequate time availability;
freedom to make small as well as big gains; tolerance of risk, failure,
and mistakes; patience to wait for results;
evidence of three factors required.
1.2
Processes for stimulating innovation are identified and described in terms of the
stages and requirements from idea generation through sponsorship to
implementation.
1.3
Opportunities to facilitate innovation are identified and examined in terms of
contextual requirements.
Range
contextual requirements may include but are not limited to – new
product or service development processes, new technology
management and implementation, organisational culture;
evidence of one required.
Outcome 2
Contribute to the development of a culture conducive to innovation.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Factors which contribute to developing a culture conducive to innovation are
identified, agreed with, and communicated to individuals and team.
2.2
Opportunities are taken to promote the benefits of innovation activities to
stakeholders, and to create a positive climate of acceptance and support.
2.3
Innovation is recognised in a manner that is consistent with organisational culture
and policy, and is sensitive to the cultural and diversity requirements of individuals.
2.4
Support is provided to innovation projects’ participants, which enables them to
function creatively in conditions of uncertainty and risk, including the freedom to
fail.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Advice, assistance and support are provided to confirm joint commitment,
demonstrate trust, give encouragement, reinforce confidence, and to enable
individuals and groups to work autonomously.
Planned review date
31 December 2013
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
22 August 2008
31 December 2013
Revision
2
20 October 2011
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0121
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact The Skills Organisation at info@skills.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
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