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flag 2,000 public service jobs cut in NZ, 7,000 total positions eliminated, workforce grew, salary costs increased, average salaries rose 4.6%.

flag In New Zealand, over 2,000 public service jobs were cut between December and June 2024, with nearly 7,000 positions eliminated across the public sector, many of which were vacant. flag Despite these cuts, the public service workforce grew by 0.7%, and total salary costs increased by 5.3% to $6.5 billion. flag Average salaries rose by 4.6%, reaching $101,700, surpassing the private sector's 4% increase. flag The public service represents 1.2% of the population.

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