Ombudsman Commission PNG

16/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE - 15 JUNE 2026
THE OMNBUDSMAN COMMISSION FILES JUDICIAL REVIEW ON THE DECISION OF THE ACTING PUBLIC PROSECUTOR: LEADERSHIP CODE MATTER ON THE REFERRAL OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

11/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE 11 MAY 2026
THE OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION INVOKES ITS RESERVE POWERS AND REFERS THE CHIEF JUSTICE TO THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

26/04/2026

JOB VACANCIES – OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PNG
Advert Ref: EX01/2026

The Ombudsman Commission is calling on qualified, experienced and highly motivated Papua New Guineans to apply for the following vacant positions

HEADQUARTERS – PORT MORESBY
🔹 Engagement, Monitoring & Evaluation Division

Senior Civil Engineer Team 2 – Sub-National 2 (EME13)
Civil Engineer Team 2 – Sub-National 2 (EME15)
Senior Civil Engineer Team 3 – SOE (EME20)
Civil Engineer Team 3 – SOE (EME22)

🔹 Leadership Division

Director Leadership (LSP01)
Senior Investigator Team 3 (LSP20)
Investigator Team 4 (LSP29)
Investigator Team 4 (LSP31)

🔹 Complaints & Administrative Investigations Division

Senior Investigator Team 3 (CAI20)
Team Leader Team 4 (CAI25)
Team Leader Team 5 – ADHRU (CAI32)

🔹 Corporate Services Division

Human Resource Officer – Contracts (CPS17)

LAE – MOMASE REGIONAL OFFICE

Senior Investigator – Momase (RER33)

📝 HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a completed Application Form (OC 2.2.2), cover letter, CV, and copies of qualifications to:
The Secretary to the Commission
Ombudsman Commission of PNG
Ombudsman Commission Haus, Champion Parade
P.O. Box 1831, Port Moresby 1121, NCD
Attention: Human Resources Manager
🔗 Download forms & full job descriptions: www.ombudsman.gov.pg/jobs/
☎️ Enquiries: 308 2751 / 308 2622 / 308 2667 / 308 2678
⏰ APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday, 8th May 2026 at 4:06 pm ⏰
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OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION ADVERT EX01/2026 The Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea is an independent constitutional institution established by Section 217 of the Constitution to promote good governance and quality leadership in Papua New Guinea. The functions of the Commission are…

17/02/2026

Ombudsman Commission at the 2026 Provincial Leaders Induction Workshop

On 17 February 2026, the Ombudsman Commission was honoured to be invited by the Sandaun Provincial Government to present at the 2026 Provincial Leaders Induction Workshop, held at the Anthony Wouwou Assembly Hall, Vanimo, West Sepik Province.

Our presentation focused on the roles and functions of the Ombudsman Commission, and most importantly, the duties and responsibilities of leadership — a timely and critical message for our newly elected leaders.

This induction workshop is a joint programme brought together by key government agencies committed to educating our leaders in the processes of Government and building capable and accountable leadership across Papua New Guinea:

- Department of Provincial & Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA)
- Department of National Planning & Monitoring (NP&M)
- Department of Implementation & Rural Development (DIRD)
- Department of Finance
- Ombudsman Commission
- National Economic & Fiscal Commission (NEFC)
- National Parliament – Delivery Workshop

The workshop was specifically designed to inform and educate the newly elected Local Level Government (LLG) Council Presidents of West Sepik Province, equipping them with the knowledge and understanding they need to serve their communities with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

The Ombudsman Commission remains committed to promoting good governance and ethical leadership at all levels of government.

We congratulate all newly elected LLG Council Presidents and wish them well as they take on this important responsibility in serving the people of West Sepik Province.

16/01/2026

PRESS RELEASE 13 JANUARY 2026
OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION EXPRESSES CONCERNS
REGARDING PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS
ON STARLINK MATTER

28/11/2025

PRESS RELEASE 28 NOVEMBER 2025

THE OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION CORRECTS
THE MISREPORTING BY PNG ONLINE NEWS ON 24 NOVEMBER 2025 ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SIMON BOLE AS ACTING CHIEF OMBUDSMAN

18/11/2025

PRESS RELEASE 12 November 2025

DIRECTIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKS AND HIGHWAYS AND RELEVANT STATUTORY BODIES TO ENSURE YOUR PARTICIPATION AND THE PARTICIPATION OF CONTRACTORS IN A JOINT INSPECTION OF THE MAGI HIGHWAY FROM BAUTAMA ROUNDABOUT, CENTRAL PROVINCE, TO EAST CAPE, MILNE BAY PROVINCE, FROM 21-22 NOVEMBER 2025

21/10/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE
TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE
OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION HEAD OFFICE

The Ombudsman Commission wishes to inform the general public that, due to ongoing power outages causing unforeseen disruptions to its operation, the Ombudsman Commission Head Office in Port Moresby will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, 22 October 2025 to Friday, 25 October 2025 (inclusive).

The Commission will resume normal operations on Monday, 27 October 2025. If you have any complaints or follow-ups you wish to make during this period, please hold them until the Commission resumes operations on the 27 of October 2025. The Commission requests that you hold them until it resumes operations on 27 October 2025.

The Commission apologises for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and appreciates your understanding during this period of disruption.

For urgent matters or any updates, please continue to monitor its page and website.

Authorised by the Members of the Commission

06/10/2025

OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION’S INTERVENTION RESULTS IN TRANSFER OF TITLE OF A PROPERTY AFTER 41 YEARS

In April 2024, the Ombudsman Commission commenced an investigation into the prolonged delay spanning forty-one years in the transfer of a property title from the governmental housing authority to the complainant.

The complainant, a sitting tenant and former police officer, had occupied the housing property at 3 Mile in NCD under a Tenancy Agreement with the housing authority. The house was originally reserved by the Colonial Administration for Commissioned Officers of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.

The complainant had successfully paid all outstanding amounts and signed the necessary legal instruments for the final transfer of the title. However, the subsequent delay in the administrative process prompted the complainant to seek the Commission’s assistance.

The Commission initiated inquiries with the concerned department to determine the reasons for the delay.

On 2 June 2025, the concerned department responded to the Commission by providing all the necessary transfer instruments, which the complainant then signed.

As a result of the Ombudsman Commission’s intervention, the concerned department expedited all outstanding registration processes, and the property title was successfully transferred to the complainant.

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In June 2022, the Ombudsman Commission received a complaint from a Managing Director of a Construction Company. According to the Managing Director, his construction company was engaged by an engineering division within a certain Government Agency in 2016 to undertake…

13/09/2025

The Ombudsman Commission is back at the 2025 Lae Morobe Show!

Come and visit our team to:
✅ Learn how we fight maladministration and promote Quality Good Governance and Quality Leadership.
✅ Understand "YOUR" rights as a citizen.
✅ Lodge a complaint about any Government Department or Agency.

Don't miss this chance to engage with us face-to-face. Let's work together for a better Papua New Guinea.

Find us at the showgrounds! We are located at the Ted Jennings building. See you there.