Employment
'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
Department of Conservation slashing jobs
The Department of Conservation is slashing about one hundred and thirty positions. DOC says it has to make the government mandated six and half percent savings, but it has tried to find options with… Audio
TVNZ's Sunday cancelled, broadcaster confirms
It comes one day after TVNZ confirmed plans to axe Fair Go and its midday and late night news bulletins.
Department of Conservation proposes 130 job cuts
It is the latest government department to learn its fate as part of cost cutting measures.
One dead in workplace incident in Athenree
A person has died in a workplace incident in rural Bay of Plenty.
Wellington workforce reeling from job cuts
The job market in Wellington is dire, with plenty of candidates but no work, a public sector recruitment agency says.
Former presenter hopes Fair Go will go on, in a new form
A media commentator warns Wednesday could be one of the worst days for journalism in New Zealand's history. Audio
Public servant job market in Wellington 'dire' says agency
Ministries are continuing to roll out their proposals to cut hundreds of staff to save money, which is leading to a dire job market in the capital. Jane Reddiex from agency The Johnson Group spoke to… Audio
New surgeons head overseas because of lack of jobs
By the time they finish years of training, many are finding there are few jobs around.
