| Provide policy advice to the Minister of Veterans' Affairs on veterans’ entitlements, care and recognition. |
The number of occasions that the Minister will seek advice, or the CDF feels need to offer it, will depend on a range of factors beyond the control of Veterans' Affairs New Zealand.
The anticipated range of key submissions includes the following:
- Statutory Reports to Parliament - 2
- Submissions to Cabinet - 5-12
- Special Briefing Papers - 20-30
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The Minister will expect expert advice to be delivered in accordance with the agreed statutory timeframes and in accordance with the defined characteristics of quality advice: purpose, logic, accuracy, options, consultation, practicality and presentation. |
Replies within 20 days of receipt of requests, if not otherwise specified.
95% of first drafts of all policy papers accepted by the Minister.
90% of all other responses accepted without amendment. |
| Provide Ministerial servicing and support. |
The anticipated range of written submissions includes the following:
- Ministerial Correspondence -
200-300
- Parliamentary Questions - 50-100
- Select Committee Reports - 2-5
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Submissions will be delivered in accordance with the agreed timeframes and in accordance with Cabinet Office guidelines.
The aim is the provision of a comprehensive service: the capacity to react quickly; the regular evaluation of policy for effectiveness in achieving required outcomes and timely briefings on significant issues; and support for the Minister, as required, in Cabinet Committees, Select Committees and in the House. |
95% of all responses will be completed within requested time-frames; 20 working days if not otherwise specified.
95% of all responses will be accepted without amendment. |
| Provide administration for the War Pensions Advisory Board and War Pensions Appeal Board. |
Meetings of the War Pensions Appeal Board will be arranged by the Board Secretary at least 6 weekly.
Meetings of the War Pensions Advisory Board will be arranged by the Secretary for War Pensions as required. |
All arrangements and actions will meet the Boards’ requirements. |
95% of all actions defined by the Boards will be completed within 20 working days, if not otherwise specified. |
| Provide Management of the Rehabilitation Loan Scheme |
The monitoring of loan payment schedules will be within completed by the 7th of the month following receipt. |
Information provided will be of sufficient quality to enable the Ministry of Social Development to make payments. |
100% of all actions will be completed within agreed timeframe. |
| Administration of maintenance agreements and contracts for service relating to the maintenance and development of Services Cemeteries. |
Administering maintenance agreements covering an estimated 181 Services Cemeteries.
An estimated 100 (in the range of 50 to 150) contracts for service will be administered.
Two contracts for manufacture and 47 contracts for installation will be administered. |
Contracts to be current, legally correct and clearly specify maintenance and development requirements. |
There will be no breaches of contracts by Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand.
Serious breaches of contracts by contractors will be managed as per the conditions in the contract. |
| Quality Audit Services Cemeteries. |
Quality audits will cover the 181 Services Cemeteries in New Zealand on a rotational basis over a three-year period. |
Quality audits will ensure that specifications outlined in contract have been met. |
Services Cemeteries standards are being maintained to the satisfaction of Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand, Local Authorities, the RSA and veterans’ representative organisations. |
| Coordinate New Zealand’s participation in the commemoration of significant military anniversaries. |
The number of anniversaries that New Zealand will be involved in will depend on a range of factors beyond the control of the Veterans' Affairs New Zealand. An anticipated range of 2 to 4 events will require coordination. |
The Minister will expect participation to be delivered in accordance with agreed parameters and budget. |
The event coordination will be to the satisfaction of the key stakeholders. |