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Public Service Cuts and Payouts Under Fire | Wellington News
The government’s pushing to slash the public service workforce to 55,000 by July 2029, aiming for $103 million in annual savings — but hefty redundancy payouts could slash that figure. With average payouts hitting $52,500 per employee, a thousand departures alone would leave just $50.5 million in net savings. The Public Service Association is fiercely opposing, warning taxpayers are footing an $80.4 million bill last year alone, and arguing these workers deliver vital services. The cuts follow a 40% workforce surge since 2017, as Minister Paul Goldsmith pushes for a smarter, AI-driven public…
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