Employment
Cuts to Ministry of Education being rolled out
Cuts in staffing at the Ministry of Education are currently being rolled out with one sector we understand has been affected is the school lunch programme. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PSA on govt cuts to public servants
The cost of job cuts in the public sector is shaping up to be expensive in its own right. PSA national secretary Duane Leo spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on public servant cuts
As the number of departed and departing public servants grows, so does the bill for their leaving. Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins us for our weekly National leader's spot while Christopher Luxon… Audio
Cutting public servants exceeds $6 million at single department
Almost 2000 jobs across 19 departments have already been disestablished or soon will be, but the total cost of redundancies across the public service is not yet known and the Finance Minister has not… Audio
What public sector job cuts mean for Wellington small business
It's not just public sector workers who are feeling the pain - the Wellington shops and services who rely on their custom fear they will be hit hard, too.
Another company reaps benefits of shorter working weeks
Staff at Te Miro Water get paid for 10 days work every fortnight - but they're currently only working nine of those. Audio
How a nine day fortnight suits a Waikato company
Even if you love your job there are still some Mondays when you really don't want to drag yourself into work. For the last 12 months Cambridge company Te Miro water have been trialing a nine day… Audio
Department of Internal Affairs announces cuts, winds up water reform teams
Twenty-eight jobs will be cut at the Department of Internal Affairs' National Library and the Māori, Strategy and Performance branch, the agency has confirmed.
'Hard to not feel dehumanised': On tenterhooks awaiting job cuts
Education Ministry staff have told RNZ about their crippling anxiety as they and Oranga Tamariki staff wait to learn next week if they have lost their jobs.
Is it the right time to change careers? A consultant answers common questions
A careers coach and consultant is advising people not to give up hope as government agencies plan to cut hundreds of jobs. Audio
Explained: job cuts in the public service
Explainer editor Katie Kenny gets to the heart of public service job cuts as the finance minister looks to slash annual public service spending by $1.5 billion. Audio
Women set to bear brunt of Tertiary Education Commission losses - union
The government agency overseeing universities and polytechnics is cutting 28 roles, mainly held by women.
MBIE doubles job cuts, Culture and Heritage announces jobs to go
Up to 286 staff will now be dropped at MBIE, while the culture ministry has also announced cuts.
DOC set to create 20 new roles amid layoffs plan
An internal proposal document noted the new positions could be filled through the redeployment of impacted staff.
Media job losses will have 'dire flow on-effects': Cam Harland
The chief executive of New Zealand on Air, Cam Harland, says the industry's current problems will have dire flow-on effects for local journalism, production capabilities and democracy. Harland spoke… Audio
Environmental experts concerned over proposed DOC job cuts
The Department of Conservation is proposing to axe 130 jobs, spanning biodiversity, visitor services, and regional operations. University of Otago lecturer in ecology and former DOC staffer Jo Monks… Audio
New English language requirement for work visas
People applying for low-skilled jobs under the accredited employer work visa scheme must now meet a basic standard of English. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Tourism, flora and fauna at risk under DOC job cuts, groups say
Environment and recreation groups are warning the proposed cuts could have long-term consequences and losses of flora and fauna as well as backcountry huts. Audio
Life raft for Newshub drifts further away
Media and Communications Minister Melissa Lee talks to Lisa Owen about the demise of Newshub and the loss of several TVNZ programmes. Audio
Warner Brothers Discovery confirms Newshub shutdown
Newshub staff had their fears confirmed today with the announcement the news operation will shut down in July and nearly 300 people will lose their jobs. The proposal by owners Warner Brothers to… Audio