Spouse of the Prime Minister of New Zealand Spouse of the Prime Minister of New Zealand The Spouse of the Prime Minister of New Zealand is an unofficial title, the holder of which, by convention, is the host or hostess of Premier House, the official residence of the Prime Minister. An unpaid position that has no official responsibilities, the role has gained significance since the 1960s, with the Prime Minister's spouse acting as a key national figure on social issues and a prominent symbol of government. The Spouse also assists the Prime Minister in welcoming foreign dignitaries to Parliament House and the official residences. The 23rd Prime Minister,
Civil Service of the Republic of Ireland provision was finally rescinded by the Civil Service (Employment of Married Women) Act, 1973. In 2004 the Office of the Civil Service and Local Appointments Commissioners was abolished and replaced by two separate bodies, the Commission for Public Service Appointments, a standards-setting body, and the Public Appointments Service, a central recruitment agency for the Civil Service. Since this time government departments have been allowed to recruit directly, though most still avail of the services of the PAS. All civil servants are expected to be impartial, and to act within the law. A member of the Civil Service is expected to