Structured Practice

Nz Public Service Role-based Work Sample 18

Descriptive Answer

Descriptive Answer 0 marks 20 minutes 600 words

Task instructions

Tailor the response to the advertised role, level and agency.

Complete a role-specific work sample task. Use the position description, capability expectations and agency instructions rather than assuming a universal civil-service examination.

Practice workspace

Write notes or your response

20:00

Suggested approach

Identify the key issue; organise a reasoned response; justify decisions with evidence or professional principles; conclude with a clear next step.

Official-style scoring criteria

Accuracy; reasoning; organisation; relevance; communication; safety or professionalism where applicable.

Self-assessment rubric

Assess relevance to role, evidence, judgement, communication, integrity and delivery focus.