How many candidates, if any, applied for the role of Chief Executive for the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, and how many, if any were shortlisted to the interview stage?

Answer

I am advised that a total of 14 applications were received for the role of Chief Executive for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. To protect the privacy of individual/s shortlisted for the role of the Chief Executive, I will not be releasing the number of candidates shortlisted for the role. Appointment papers relating to the Chief Executive role for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will soon be publicly available on the Public Service Commission website at the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/publications