Final changes are coming into force in the public sector, as job cuts take shape. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Final decisions have been made on the number of job cuts at Children’s Ministry Oranga Tamariki.
The Public Service Association (PSA), which is consulted on the change proposals and decisions at Government departments, has said 419 specialist jobs will go to meet the Government’s demands for cuts.
The PSA said roles being cut include those supporting residential and youth justice facilities, and roles in the agency’s Māori, Partnerships and Communities team.
The final confirmation sees fewer jobs lost at Oranga Tamariki than originally proposed. Under the change proposal at the agency, 632 roles were proposed to be disestablished with 185 created – an overall net loss of 447 roles.
PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons suggested the cuts would have an impact on the lives of young people.
