Public Sector Podcast
The Public Sector Podcast features live talks, exclusive interviews and roundtables with public sector thought leaders from around the world.
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Building a Resilient Cyber Nation - Emma Bickerstaffe - E196 (opens the original)
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In this episode, Emma Bickerstaffe, Director Cyber Defence Operations, New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) shares what it takes to build a cyber resilient nation in a more volatile geopolitical environment, where success depends less on "being prepared" and more on staying agile, adaptive, and coordinated across government and the wider economy. Emma breaks down the threat landscape through NCSC's key judgements: persistent state-sponsored activity, industrialised cyber crime (in
Building a Future-Ready Workforce and Reskilling for the AI Era: Required Skills for 2026-2030 - Episode 195 (opens the original)
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A future-ready NSW Government depends on how well public servants and AI work together, not on people or technology alone. This week, Raffaele Marcelino, Executive Director, Learning and Teaching, Tafe NSW, Jane Lin, Executive Director Data, Strategy and Performance, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, Andrew Spiegelman, Head of Data & Analytics, Service NSW, Dan Bowes, Facilitator, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, TAFE NSW explore how AI is reshaping government rol
Navigating Responsible AI in Small and Medium Businesses - Lee Hickin - Episode 194 (opens the original)
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In this episode, Lee Hickin, Executive Director, National AI Centre breaks down what responsible AI actually means for small to medium enterprises in Australia—and why vague advice is one of the biggest reasons SMEs hesitate to adopt. Through the work of the National AI Centre, the talk reframes "responsible" as something practical and achievable, not a heavyweight compliance exercise. You'll hear a simple approach to adoption built around the AI Six: clear accountability, basic risk and impact
Beyond Technology: Transforming Government Operations - Rip Colvin - Episode 193 (opens the original)
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Government doesn't transform just by buying new tech — it transforms when it modernises operations. Join Rip Colvin, Executive Director, Florida Justice Administrative Commission as he digs into how leaders upgrade the systems, processes, and capabilities that improve execution, strengthen accountability, and ultimately deliver better public services. Rip explores how "back office" functions like finance, procurement, contracts, and administration become strategic enablers; how to simplify compl
Executing the Finance Reform Program: Successfully Deploying the Whole-of-Government Finance System - Matt Moffat & Sarah Taylor - Episode 191 (opens the original)
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This week, we are joined by Matt Moffat, Program Director, Department of Treasury and Finance, Sarah Taylor, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director, Corporate Services, Department for Correctional Services who look at what it takes to deliver a world-class Treasury capability through a generational uplift—enabling faster, more accurate, and reformed financial services that better meet modern expectations. Matt and Sarah also cover the practical realities of modernising finance systems so g
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