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Who We Are

The Human Resource Division is a central agency managing the welfare of all public employees within the Nauru Public Service. The HR Division operates under Chief Secretary Department. HR Division strives to achieve excellent service delivery to public through setting standards, policies and processes that will empower Government Departments whom are the connecting links between the Public Service and the people of Nauru.

HR Division aims to focus on delivering services in the following areas:

  1. Enhance service delivery to public through strong HR systems that will improve efficient and effective use of human resources
  2. Increased ease of access to information by public
  3. Clear policy frameworks and guidelines to enable Government Departments to manage their HR affairs in a fair and transparent manner
  4. Addressing long and short term skills gaps for Nauru through professional training and capacity building initiatives.

Vision

Vision To be trusted by Nauruan and beyond as an efficient and transparent Public Service delivering quality services for all Nauruan citizens

Mission

To empower Government Departments to deliver services to Nauruan citizens through efficient HR systems processes and with the right people

What We Do

Human Resource division operates within the portfolio of the Department of Chief Secretary to manage the welfare of the public employees within the Nauru Public Service.

HR main role centers around setting out interventions that will significantly accelerate efficient and effective service delivery by HR and Government Departments to the people of Nauru.

HR works to set clear policy frameworks and guidelines that will empower Government Departments to be able to operate in an enabling environment to deliver excellent services within their respective Departments.

HR collates data and evidences that will contribute to identifying key skills gaps within the Public Service and works towards means of addressing these whether it be long term or short term skills.

Our commitment to implement change for the better provides us with the opportunity to work on exciting projects and programs that you will be able to view here!

Our Resources

You will find here the various resources and tools that guides the work of HR to deliver services and advice on managing Human Resources in the Public Service in a fair and impartial manner at all times.

Nauru Public Service Scholarship Awardee 2024

Paralegal, Ms. Camelia Renzo has been recognized with the prestigious “Employee of the Year” award at the 2024 Public Service Day awards ceremony, the significant achievement marks a milestone, as Ms. Renzo is the first member of the Department of Justice & Border Control staff to receive this honor.

Ms. Renzo is a long serving employee who began her career within the Department of Justice & Border Control back in January 2018, and she has been a valuable asset to the various divisions within the Department.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Renzo is also pursuing further education. She has enrolled in a Business Administration and Management Degree under the BCOM Program at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji. This course is a four-year training program, and Ms. Renzo commenced her studies in February, 2025. 

This recognition of Ms. Renzo highlights her dedication and contribution to the Department of Justice & Border Control and the Public Service. 

Current Winner: Camelia Renzo

Featured Event

Australian Public Service Commission Workforce Planning Development

The Australian Public Service Commission Centre of Excellence delivered a three(3) day in country training in Nauru to a total of 26 HR personnels from the 29th – 31st August, 2023.

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