Ministry of Civil Service

The Ministry of Civil Service wishes to clarify the interpretation of the statement regarding the proposed flexible working hours made at the standing committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.

The reference to an “11:00am start time” by a local news agent was provided strictly as an illustrative example during discussions to demonstrate how flexible working arrangements could operate in practice. It should not be construed as a prescribed or standard reporting time for civil servants.

As mentioned by the Hon. Prime Minister, the Ministry has developed a Flexi Working Hour Framework. This framework allows Ministries to set flexible working conditions for Civil Servants that still ensure that service to the Public and all-round productivity is maintained in the context of their own operational arrangements.

The Framework allows Civil Servants to mitigate issues around traffic, employee wellbeing, childcare, etc.

As stated, this policy is being piloted, and formal guidance will be issued following the pilot and finalization of the framework.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫,

This author is most delighted to mark one of the most celebrated dates on the calendar - International Women’s Day.

This season's theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us that the tide that lifts all our boats is within each of us.

At the Ministry of Civil Service, we are proud to be part of a rising generation of women civil servants helping redefine service to the nation (with grace, determination… and perhaps the occasional cup of tea ☕️)

Pray accept the warmest International Women’s Day wishes from the ladies of the Ministry of Civil Service — duchesses and viscountesses in our own right, at least until the next staff meeting.

Until the next season,

𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 ✒️
(𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 😘)

Ministry of Civil Service

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service proudly led the coordination and facilitation of over 25 civil servants from various Ministries and state agencies to participate in the Leaders LEAD Symposium 2026, aimed at strengthening leadership capability across the public service.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬:

* Shift from “Drift to Drive” - lead with intention and purpose.

* Learn a little, do a little - apply growth consistently, not occasionally.

* Move from star performer to leader of leaders - multiply impact through others.

* Lead in all directions - up, across, and down.

* Courageous conversations matter - healthy conflict builds stronger teams.

* Polite silence is killing leadership culture especially in the Pacific - artificial harmony prevents real commitment.

* Name limiting behaviours - clarity creates accountability and change.

* Lead confidently through change - measure and strengthen leadership effectiveness.

🚨 𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public service and storytelling that shapes national impact?

The Ministry is seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Coordinator to lead and strengthen our communications function.

This role will:
✔️ Provide strategic communications and media advice to senior leadership
✔️ Lead integrated communication strategies across media and digital platforms
✔️ Draft high-level speeches, statements and key messages
✔️ Manage media relations, press engagements and public events
✔️ Oversee digital platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, TikTok & YouTube)
✔️ Monitor media coverage and public sentiment
✔️ Coordinate stakeholder and community engagement initiatives
✔️ Ensure compliance with Government communication standards and protocols

If you have strong writing skills, sound political judgement, media experience, and the ability to navigate high-level environments with professionalism and discretion, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply via the recruitment portal 🔗
https://www.recruitmentportal.gov.fj/job/3075

PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY

The Ministry of Civil Service, in consultation with the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management, advises that all Civil Servants are to resume duties on Monday, 2 March 2026, with the following arrangements:

• Western Division:
Only essential services will resume duties.

• Northern, Eastern, and Central Divisions:
All Civil Servants are to resume duties as normal.

Permanent Secretaries are requested to ensure that these instructions are communicated clearly to all staff and that essential services in the Western Division remain fully operational.

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑

𝐒𝐔𝐕𝐀 - The Fiji Government has appointed the head of a team to undertake the Functional Review of the Civil Service (FRCS) in line with the Government’s commitment to Civil Service Reform contained in the Fiji National Development Plan 2025 – 2029 and Vision 2050.

The FRCS will assess capabilities in terms of staffing, organisational structures, processes and systems in Government Ministries, identifying overlaps, inefficiencies and capacity gaps. Drawing from the assessments, stakeholder consultations and other guidance, the review will provide recommendations on improvements needed to generate greater efficiencies, strengthened service quality, integrity and effectiveness.

Mr. Mosese Sikivou, an independent consultant, with more than 30 years’ experience in Public Service governance, leadership, policy development, strategic planning and as well disaster risk management in Fiji and across the Pacific Islands region, has been appointed to lead the review.

Mr. Sikivou had previously served in Government from the mid-1980s to 2003 culminating in service as Permanent Secretary for the then Ministry of Regional Development. He was appointed by a selection committee following an open and competitive recruitment process.

Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Service Hon.Sitiveni Rabuka stated that Government recognizes the urgent need for Civil Service reform to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

“A modernized Civil Service will drive improved service delivery, stronger accountability and efficient use of resources while creating a culture of professionalism and public service excellence,” Prime Minister Rabuka stated.

“This initiative, endorsed by Cabinet, focuses on evaluating the structure, operations and performance of the Civil Service,” he adds.

The Functional Review of the Civil Service will be undertaken across the entire Civil Service, involving all Ministries.

Government has allocated $450,000 in the 2025–2026 National Budget with additional funding support from the Government of Australia

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