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Has there been a reduction in the amount of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) directly employed by the Ministry of Social Development and Employment since November 23rd 2023; if so, where have these reductions been made, by internal department or team? and 1 other question

Answered 40517, 40518 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 40517

    Has there been a reduction in the amount of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) directly employed by the Ministry of Social Development and Employment since November 23rd 2023; if so, where have these reductions been made, by internal department or team?

  • 40518

    What was the amount of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) directly employed by the Ministry of Social Development and Employment on November 23rd 2023; and what is the amount on September 9th 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that as at 23 November 2023 the Ministry of Social Development had 9,502.9 FTE (permanent and fixed term), compared to 9,360.4 FTE (permanent and fixed term) as at 9 September 2026. This is a reduction of 142.5 FTE or 1.5 percent. The Ministry is a large organisation, and FTE numbers fluctuate over time due to the lag between attrition and recruitment as well as, changes in funding, and organisational change.