New Zealand Public Service Medal

The New Zealand Public Service Medal NZPSM (Māori:"Te Tohu Ratonga Tūmatanui o Aotearoa") is a meritorious service award of the New Zealand Royal Honours System. The NZPSM may be awarded to members of public service who serve in a department under the State Services Commission. Established by royal warrant on 19 July 2018, it was first awarded on 6 November 2018 to five recipients. In 2019, 10 PSM commendations were awarded, and in 2020, 10 medals were conferred in November 2020 to exceptional public servants who have given meritorious service. 
Eligibility.
A person is eligible for the medal if they perform meritorious service in their capacity as a Public Service employee who, in the opinion of the State Services Commissioner:<br>
a) demonstrates an outstanding commitment to New Zealand and New Zealanders; or<br>
b) is exemplary, or a model for other employees of the Public Service; or<br>
c) brings significant benefit to New Zealand or the Public Service; or<br>
d) is exceptional and otherwise worthy of recognition.
Non-New Zealand citizens are eligible for the medal. It can be awarded posthumously.
Description.
It is a circular silver medal, 36mm in diameter. It is worn on the left breast from a ribbon by way of a ring, and has the following design: