Public service's new fixit man: 'I have the luxury of an extremely low heart rate'
Sir Brian Roche says being involved with rugby has exposed him to some great leaders.
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Sir Brian Roche talks about his new role as Public Service Commissioner
Audrey Young talks to Sir Brian Roche about his new role. Video / Marty Melville
WorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed
40 net roles are proposed to be cut.
$80m spent on redundancies since Govt took office
Ministries and agencies have also carried out 161 change processes or restructures.
Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back
The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.
Willis told WFH already not an ‘entitlement’ before setting new public service expectations
It's already in current guidance.
Ministry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumps
The average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.
Willis and Luxon’s 'work from work' edict misses the point, four-day week pioneer says
And a real estate boss says some offices are straining on the three days staff do come in.
Editorial: Govt policy won't stop our kids embracing te reo Māori
OPINION: Scrapping funding for Māori teacher training won't stop the revitalisation.
Luxon's Cabinet rated - who's impressed CEOs the most
Business leaders give their verdict on 28 ministers.
Mood of the Boardroom: Seymour strikes right note with CEOs
But there are some concerns, including over the Act leader’s new Ministry of Regulation.
Majority of business leaders support Nicola Willis’ public sector spending cuts
National leaders promise a Budget surplus by 2027-2028 through spending cuts.
Katherine Rich: The case for a four-year electoral term
OPINION: Three years barely enough time for new govt to get important changes introduced.
Editorial: Govt's education roadmap will hopefully avoid potholes
EDITORIAL: Ministers brandishing the stick to lift the appalling statistics.
Opinion: Why Luxon’s office return order overlooks hybrid benefits
COMMENT: Work from home arrangements have grown a lot since the pandemic forced our hand.
Claire Trevett: Willis and Seymour tackle the evils of staying at home
Climate strikes and teacher-only days are no excuses for missing school, Seymour says.
Nearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancy
An internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.
Kāinga Ora set to cut about 330 jobs amid agency overhaul
Kāinga Ora is to cut 330 jobs in a second round of restructuring amid ongoing reviews.
Can your boss force you back to the office? Employment experts' advice on WFH amid crackdown
What rights do employees have if their boss calls them back to the office?
Heather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hard
OPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.
Opinion: Is it time we called the coalition government’s policies 'austerity'?
OPINION: The Government's razor gang approach has cut services deeply.
Cost cutting could ‘devastate’ research on NZ’s biggest tsunami threat - 85 experts
Dozens of the world's top geoscientists have urged GNS to rethink axing 46 research jobs.
IRD gives thousands of taxpayers' details to social media platforms for ads
Hashing slammed as a mass 'betrayal' of taxpayers.
Health NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspend
A commissioner replaced the Health New Zealand board in July.
Watch: 'More people will die' - CAA whistleblowers warn of more aviation accidents in NZ
Staff have also accused senior leaders of bullying and intimidation.
'Savage' cuts: 268 more jobs axed from Te Whatu Ora
Thousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.
'These cuts are dangerous': Ministry of Justice to axe nearly 200 roles
Union criticises the new set-up that will come into effect on October 1.
Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies
Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.
Union files to put hold on Oranga Tamariki's slashing of more than 400 jobs
The Public Service Association is taking legal action against Oranga Tamariki.
Hospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health callouts
Some say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.
PSA claims win over Education Ministry job layoffs
The Education Ministry’s change decisions included the cutting of about 600 jobs.
Immigration NZ staffers placed on leave amid probe into 'inappropriate' workplace chats
A company-wide email last week advised staff an investigation was under way.
Former MP attacks 'toxic' workplace
Sandra Lee-Vercoe says the culture of Parliament needs to change.
'Confusing as hell': PSA criticises Govt position on te reo Māori
Some departments have already changed their names but it's unclear if others will follow.