Former Work and Income chief executive Christine Rankin now wants $1.2 million in damages from the Government, up from the $818,000 originally sought.
Her lawyer, Michael Quigg, summing up at the end of Ms Rankin's Employment Court case today, said the amount was mainly due to the inclusion of a pay rise and additional damages.
Christine Rankin's case closed with the judge reserving his decision.
It is not known how long Judge Tom Goddard will take before releasing his written decision, but he said he realises both parties desire an early judgement.
Mrs Rankin, the chief executive of the Department of Work and Income for the past three years, was claiming political interference in a decision by the State Services Commissioner not to reappoint her.
Outside the court, Ms Rankin said it felt "fantastic" to have the case over, and that she was going to "hide away for a while."
In his closing argument to the Court, Mrs Rankin's lawyer, Michael Quigg, said strategic management was a major requirement of the job of heading of chief executive.
In announcing her appointment, the Commissioner, Michael Wintringham referred to Mrs Rankin's history of proven ability in the area.
But Mr Quigg submitted the Commissioner, in court, had backed away from this initial view.
Mr Quigg told the Court Mrs Rankin was seeking a declaration that the formal notice stating she should not be recommended for reappointment was invalid.
She was also seeking reinstatement as chief executive of Work and Income, compensation covering three years' salary and for the humiliation and loss of reputation she said she had suffered.
Rankin raises damages claim to $1.2 million
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