Employment
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
Office gossip: A valuable but risky way to build relationships
Analysis - Traditionally frowned upon and branded as unproductive or even deviant, recent research paints a more complex picture of gossip, researchers say.
Ethnic communities respond to Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme
Ethnic communities say the proposed changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is a positive step but more needs to be done. Immigration minister Erica Stanford announced the changes Sunday… Audio
Callaghan Innovation urge Govt to prevent job cuts
Staff at research organisation Callaghan Innovation are urging the government to prevent job cuts they say will put scientific expertise in peril.
In a letter to the Research, Science and Innovation… Audio
Immigration changes to target 'unsustainable' migration
The government is bringing in immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa.
Want to be an MP? The careers most likely to get you there
A look at New Zealand's 54th Parliament shows its 123 members having had 216 careers between them - but there are strong similarities in their backgrounds.