What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the total cost of redundancy payments?

Answer

The information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority that, since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy payments for 39 disestablished positions that resulted in redundancy is $1,659,612.63. I am advised by Education New Zealand that, since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy payments for 17 disestablished positions is $633,815. I am advised by the Education Review Office that, since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy payments is $611,600.