Department of Conservation proposes cutting 84 jobs

Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 27 May 2025, 7:34pm

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The Department of Conservation is consulting staff on a proposal to remove 84 positions, which would primarily affect women. These cuts follow previous proposals to meet a government requirement for a 6.5 per cent spending reduction. The affected roles span 38 locations across the country.

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1. Stuff via RNZTue 27 May 2025, 6:19pm

   Department of Conservation proposes cutting 84 jobs, primarily affecting women (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZTue 27 May 2025, 6:43pm

   DOC proposes cutting 84 jobs, primarily affecting women (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 27 May 2025, 7:34pm

   Women mainly affected in planned Doc cuts (opens in new tab)