NZDF proposing to cut 374 civilian roles

Thursday 20 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 20 Mar 2025, 1:50pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, New Zealand Defence Force, Judith Collins, Public Service Association, Fleur Fitzsimons

The New Zealand Defence Force is proposing a major restructure that could result in a net reduction of 374 civilian roles. The Public Service Association has criticised the move, while a spokesperson stated the cuts aim to prioritise budget savings while maintaining combat readiness.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 20 Mar 2025, 12:57pm

   NZ Defence Force proposing to cut 374 roles, union says (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 20 Mar 2025, 12:59pm

   Defence Force proposing to cut 374 civilian roles, union says (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 20 Mar 2025, 1:38pm

   Hundreds more Defence Force jobs to go: PSA (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsThu 20 Mar 2025, 1:50pm

   NZDF proposing to cut 374 positions from civilian workforce (opens in new tab)

   • NZDF proposing cuts to civilian workforce, union says (opens in new tab) Thu 20 Mar 2025, 1:50pm