Layoffs Tracker
Latest announcement (May 19, 2026): New Zealand's government announced it will eliminate about 8,700 public service roles by mid-2029, capping the core workforce at 55,000 FTE and targeting NZ$2.4 billion in savings through mergers, attrition, voluntary exits and AI. Locations named: New Zealand. The tracker lists 1 announcement for New Zealand Government since 2026, with 8,700 jobs reported affected. Our coverage: New Zealand Will Cut 8,700 Public Service Jobs by 2029 to Bank \$2.4 Billion
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
New Zealand Government at a glance
Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 1 of 1 announcements that state a number.
Latest announcement
1 announcement · 8,700 jobs reported affected
LayoffNew Zealand
New Zealand's government announced it will eliminate about 8,700 public service roles by mid-2029, capping the core workforce at 55,000 FTE and targeting NZ$2.4 billion in savings through mergers, attrition, voluntary exits and AI.
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Every published announcement, all years, one row per event. Column names are stable, and jobs affected are blank where no source states a number.
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