Australia and New Zealand School of Government

What Australia and New Zealand School of Government does

ANZSOG (Australia and New Zealand School of Government) is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee, founded in 2002 and co-owned by 10 Australian state and territory governments and the New Zealand Government. Headquartered in Carlton, Victoria, it operates as a binational school of government without a central campus, delivering executive-level public sector education through a networked model linking 15 accredited university and business school partners. Its core product is the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA), supported by a portfolio of Public Leadership Credentials, Intensives, Accelerators, a Professional Learning Series, AI Tools & Ethical Practice training, and the 2025-launched Strategic Leadership in the Public Sector (SLPS) accelerator, plus Tailored Solutions co-created with government departments.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: recurring government ownership and partnership funding, tuition and executive education fees across program tiers, and professional services revenue from Tailored Government Solutions delivered to individual departments and agencies. Distribution is hybrid — direct enrollment via a contact center (1300 ANZSOG), university partner delivery, international delivery partnerships across the Indo-Pacific (Vietnam, India, China, Singapore, Cambodia, South Korea), and digital/online learning. Supporting infrastructure includes a learning management system, webinar platforms, The Bridge fortnightly research newsletter (15,000+ subscribers), an Insights Library, and an Alumni community of 4,000+ leaders across 40 countries.

ANZSOG serves a narrow but deeply anchored customer base: senior executives and public sector leaders from every Australian jurisdiction, the New Zealand Public Service, national regulators through the NRCoP community, and emerging Indo-Pacific government leaders. It is governed by a Board composed of sitting Public Service Commissioners from all Australian jurisdictions plus New Zealand and academic leaders, and led by Dean and CEO Caron Beaton-Wells. The organization operates as a charitable entity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission, with financial accountability through audited annual reports.

Name

Australia and New Zealand School of Government

Legal name

Australia and New Zealand School of Government Limited

Website

https://anzsog.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ANZSOG is a not-for-profit, binational school of government founded in 2002, owned by 10 Australian and New Zealand governments and partnered with 15 universities, delivering executive education, research, and tailored solutions to senior public sector leaders across Australia, New Zealand, and the Indo-Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Executive Education

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (923110), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), International Affairs (9721), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADAKAN

Communications, Marketing & Government/Community Relations Administration

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Institutional Governance & Administration (School/College/University Admin)

SECONDARYBPADABAO

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Bilateral Development Agencies & Aid Programs

SECONDARYBPADAMAJ

Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Trade & Economic Development

Keywords

• Public sector education
• Executive government training
• Public administration programs
• Leadership development
• Policy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Ownership and Partnership Funding: ANZSOG is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee, established and owned by 10 Australian and New Zealand government owners. It operates in partnership with 15 universities and business schools.
2. Program Tuition and Executive Education Fees: Revenue generated from Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) programs, Executive Fellows Program, Public Leadership Intensives, Accelerators, Professional Learning Series, and other executive education courses for public sector professionals.
3. Tailored Government Solutions: Co-created learning and capability development solutions delivered to government departments and agencies, generating revenue through customized training engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ANZSOG delivers executive education and applied research for public sector leaders across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, anchored by the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) and complemented by Public Leadership Intensives, Accelerators, Professional Learning Series, Public Sector Innovation and Dialogue programs, and co-created Tailored Solutions for government departments. It also operates the National Regulators Community of Practice, Global Initiatives across the Indo-Pacific, and specialized First Nations and Māori programs, supported by research outputs including The Bridge newsletter and the Insights Library.

Product overview

ANZSOG operates as a binational school of government offering a portfolio of executive-level education programs and research services for the public sector across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The core offering is the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA), supported by a suite of Public Leadership Credentials, Intensives, and Accelerators, along with Tailored Solutions for government agencies. Research and knowledge sharing are delivered through The Bridge newsletter, Insights Library, and Academic Fellows Program. ANZSOG also maintains professional communities including the National Regulators Community of Practice and hosts First Nations Conferences, with specialized programs embedding cultural capability and Indigenous knowledge into public governance education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) ANZSOG's flagship postgraduate program that prepares senior public sector leaders to navigate complexity with confidence and integrity through evidence-based learning and practitioner networks. Accredited by leading Australian universities and designed for senior public sector executives.
• Public Leadership Intensives Intensive short-duration programs designed for rapid skill development in specific public leadership areas for public sector leaders.
• Public Leadership Accelerators Accelerated learning programs for emerging public sector leaders seeking to rapidly advance their leadership capabilities.
• Professional Learning Series Ongoing professional development opportunities for public sector practitioners to maintain and enhance their skills.
• Public Sector Innovation and Dialogue Programs focused on fostering innovation and collaborative dialogue within the public sector for government leaders and agencies.
• Tailored Solutions Co-created learning and capability development solutions customized for specific government departments and agencies, generating revenue through customized training engagements.
• Global Initiatives International programs transforming public governance across the Indo-Pacific and beyond, delivered through partnerships with institutions such as the Vietnam Australia Centre and Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.
• National Regulators Community of Practice A community uniting public sector regulators nationwide, offering resources, professional development, conferences, and governance frameworks through corporate membership and the Professional Regulators Program.
• Strategic Leadership in the Public Sector (SLPS) Program A 10-week high-intensity accelerator designed to transition operational executives into systems-level leaders in the public sector.
• AI Tools & Ethical Practice Program designed for middle layer public sector leaders to build ethical judgment and skills for using AI tools responsibly in public service.
• First Nations Programs Programs designed to build cultural capability, co-design skills, and provide practical tools for working with First Nations communities in the public sector.
• Executive Fellows Program Executive fellowship program introduced in 2003 for senior public sector leaders, providing ongoing engagement with ANZSOG's research and practitioner network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ public sector leaders have completed ANZSOG programs across 40 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Vietnam Australia CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The Vietnam Australia Centre partnered with ANZSOG to deliver the Strategic Public Sector Leadership Workshop as part of the Advanced Political Theory Program. ANZSOG serves as delivery partner providing expertise and evidence-based learning to support Vietnamese officials.
• Ho Chi Minh National Academy of PoliticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Jointly hosted the three-day Strategic Public Sector Leadership Workshop with the Vietnam Australia Centre. ANZSOG provided strategic leadership development expertise as part of Vietnam's human resource development priorities.
• Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission (New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020New Zealand's Public Service Commission works with ANZSOG on public sector leadership development and reform initiatives, represented on ANZSOG's Board through Deputy Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott.
• Australian State and Territory GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002ANZSOG was established in 2002 by a consortium including all Australian state and territory governments. These 10 government owners maintain a collaborative relationship to guide ANZSOG's strategic direction and program development for public sector leadership.
• Aotearoa New Zealand GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002The New Zealand Government co-founded ANZSOG in 2002 as a binational school of government, providing ongoing ownership and strategic guidance alongside Australian government partners.
• 15 University and Business School PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002ANZSOG partners with 15 universities and business schools across Australia and New Zealand for program delivery, accreditation, and academic collaboration. Includes Griffith University, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, Victoria University of Wellington, and others.
• NSW Office of the Public Service CommissionercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned ANZSOG to undertake research on psychometric testing effectiveness for public sector recruitment and selection. Research findings informed NSW public sector guidelines on hiring practices.
• National Regulators Community of Practice (NRCoP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANZSOG auspices the National Regulators Community of Practice, uniting public sector regulators nationwide with professional development, resources, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Australian National University Crawford School of Public PolicymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ANZSOG research initiatives including the reform muscle research project, with Professor Janine O'Flynn serving on ANZSOG's Board.
• Monash UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to improve access to the Executive Master of Public Administration for public servants. Collaboration on anti-corruption research through Associate Professor Zareh Ghazarian.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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