17 Oct 2024

WorkSafe announces 20 further job eliminations added to cuts

4:17 pm on 17 October 2024
Worksafe HQ in Wellington Central

WorkSafe is proposing further job cuts. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

The workplace safety regulator is proposing to cut another 20 jobs on top of the 120 it shed at the start of the year.

WorkSafe has released its restructure proposal after being delayed while it factored in court wins by unions against changes at other agencies.

It says it aims to remove 180 roles, and set up 140 new ones, as well as hiring more front-line people such as inspectors.

WorkSafe's budget has shrunk after ACC cut some funding and other project money ran out.

Internal papers released previously to RNZ show staff struggling with high stress from the long-running agency overhaul.

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