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How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?

Answered Question 3743 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that in November 2025, 21 new staff were employed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the annual 'early in careers' intake. All started in their positions in late January 2026.