Proposed restructure at Wellington City Council could see 63 jobs cut

RNZThe PostNZ HeraldTuesday 9 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated

In this story Wellington City Council, Public Service Association, Fleur Fitzsimons, Deloitte

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The PSA union says 63 roles at Wellington City Council are at risk due to a proposed restructure. Chief executive Matt Prosser has announced the potential redundancies while still awaiting the results of an external review by Deloitte. The changes may affect hundreds of staff across various departments.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 9 Sep 2025, 4:51am · 4 reports from 3 outlets over 7 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    More than 60 jobs to go at Wellington City Council (opens in new tab)

  2. The PostThe Post

    Council pulls redundancy trigger and ‘jumps gun’ ahead of Deloitte review (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Further layoffs expected at Wellington City Council as consultants called in for review (opens in new tab)