Employment
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.
Companies trim salary rises in tighter economic times
Businesses are being more selective over who they give salary increases to, favouring top-performing talent, a survey found.
Unused surgical centre could be treating 15,000 patients a year
It is madness to have eight operating theatres sitting empty in the face of huge surgical wait lists, doctor says.
NZ 'cannot compete' with Australia on police pay offer, minister says
Police are being offered a fast track to Australia's frontline as Queensland Police ramp up efforts to poach from Aotearoa's thinning blue line. Audio
Public servants question why management don't appear to be on chopping block
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she has sought advice to make sure the public service is not "top heavy" amid job cuts.
Niwa proposes to cut up to 90 jobs - union
The proposed cut amounts to about 13 percent of Niwa's workforce, the PSA says.
Up to 90 jobs to go at NIWA amid public sector cuts
Another raft of job cuts in the science sector has been confirmed as part of moves by the Government to prune back public sector spending.
The PSA has confirmed up to 90 jobs are to go at NIWA - the… Audio
Whisky and a view? Distillery advertises 'best job in the world'
Scapegrace Distilling Company is looking for a master blender to work on the shores of Lake Dunstan.
Concern for economy as truck drivers visa rules change
Industry leaders say the pathway helped local businesses to attract "skilled, experienced operators in a highly competitive international market".
TVNZ staff set to hear final decisions on job cuts
Meanwhile, a decision on alternatives to the proposal to close Newshub in June is being kept under wraps by its owner. Audio
Dozens of jobs set to be axed at Commerce Commission
RNZ understands 35 to 40 jobs will be cut - around 10 percent of the ministry's workforce. Audio
Government accused of misleading public on tobacco regulation cuts
The Government is being accused of misleading the public on the potential cuts to roles related to tobacco regulation.
Five tobacco related roles at the Ministry of Health, including three advisers… Audio
TVNZ staff to find out about job cuts
TVNZ staff will find out if they get to keep their jobs on Tuesday Morning, and viewers will find out if their favourite shows will still be on air after proposed cost-saving measures.
In March, TVNZ… Audio
Latest public sector cuts an attack on science: PSA
The Public Service Association is calling the latest round of public sector job cuts an attack on science.
The Ministry for the Environment has announced it is calling for voluntary redundancies… Audio
Beneficiaries advocate on Government's targets
The Prime Minister says his Government will work with both private companies and use public services to improve social outcomes for New Zealanders but hasn't gone as far as saying it would include… Audio
Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme changes could impact infrastructure: Civil Contractors NZ
Civil Contractors New Zealand say changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme will hinder work to improve infrastructure across the country.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced the… Audio
Ministry for the Environment asks for voluntary redundancies
It is the latest in a stream of government ministries cutting staff to save money.
MPs need to stop turning down payrises - former cabinet minister
A former cabinet minister says MPs need to stop turning down payrises and take what they're offered. It's been six and a half years since Members of parliament got a pay bump. Jacinda Ardern… Audio
Employment Minister responds to govt public service targets
The Prime Minister has outlined nine measureable goals or so called Better Public Service Targets. Among them; An aim to get 95% of people elective treamtments within four months. Getting 95% of… Audio