PoliticsBill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the wayThe former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staffThere is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.27 Mar 12:22 AM
PoliticsPublic servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayersThe topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force proposing to cut 374 roles, union saysStaff were told today of plans for changes in the civilian workforce.19 Mar 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungWere these public sector leaders pressured out of their jobs? – Audrey YoungOPINION: Sir Brian Roche says he'd call out political pressure on public service leaders.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Trump commentsOPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment. 06 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandNurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts biteGovernment assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loomIt's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.19 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spendingThe agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ faces urgent legal action over thousands of proposed job cuts The Public Service Association says a net 1500 jobs could be cut in some departments. 12 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsJudith Collins warns public sector leaders: Don’t speak gobbledegook, go easy on the flow charts'Keep your superior language skills for those who will appreciate them.'11 Feb 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialOpinion: Why Shane Reti’s demotion was inevitable in health reshuffleOPINION: The ousted Health Minister has been dignified in exiting the role.03 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: The ministry where nearly 95% of staff work from home at least once a weekThe data also shows the most common WFH day of the week.31 Jan 12:12 AM
New Zealand$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breachFirst of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche spells out what’s wrong with the public serviceSomething is getting lost in translation with ministers, says Brian Roche.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHonoured: Transpower chair Keith Turner"When it doesn’t perform, everybody notices. When it does perform, nobody notices.”30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration border staff to strike on New Year’s EveIt will include about 100 union members not doing unpaid work, and taking breaks together.30 Dec 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'The New Zealand Defence force has a budget shortfall of $130 million.22 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuWhy 49 roles are being cut at the Māori-Crown relations officeTe Arawhiti shifts focus, saves 44 roles by transferring them to Te Puni Kōkiri.12 Dec 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cutsAn internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsReview suggests hiring fewer new cops for further cost savingsThe review, published by Treasury, said police were facing cost pressures.28 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: More job losses considered before ChristmasA senior leader tells staff he doesn't feel 'in the least bit Christmassy'.24 Nov 11:41 PM
New ZealandPublic sector wages growing faster than private sectorAround 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter.22 Nov 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharter school provider has 'significant concerns' about application processAnnouncements about the first new schools are expected next month.18 Nov 12:29 AM
PoliticsArmed forces to fill vacant NZDF security and firefighting roles amid strike actionDefence Minister explains why she thinks it is necessary to invoke rarely-used power.13 Nov 02:47 AM
OpinionRob Campbell: Public Service Commissioner must be free from political interferenceFormer Health Boss has tips for new Public Service Commissioner.07 Nov 12:00 AM
PoliticsNZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusalUnion members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.06 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandMental health crisis call-outs: Police agree to delay next phasePolice have started cutting back on time spent escorting patients to hospitals.05 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandDIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, unionThe Department of Internal Affairs will cut a number of its senior leaders.30 Oct 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche talks about his new role as Public Service CommissionerAudrey Young talks to Sir Brian Roche about his new role. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic 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.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed40 net roles are proposed to be cut.23 Oct 11:30 PM
New Zealand$80m spent on redundancies since Govt took officeMinistries and agencies have also carried out 161 change processes or restructures.23 Oct 10:07 PM
