2930 (2025). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Customs

2930 (2025). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Customs: How many of the 110 disestablished positions at Customs, if any, were in border operations?

Hon Casey Costello: I am advised that as part of the New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) fiscal sustainability programme, it carried out a careful review of how services are delivered through the Customs 2024 Organisational Change Programme. This included reviewing existing vacancies and current positions to see where responsibilities and functions could be incorporated into other roles without compromising the delivery of services. Customs also reviewed the resources required in some areas where efficiencies have been gained through new technology and digital services. The review resulted in structural changes and realignment of functions. As part of Customs 2024 Organisational Change Programme, 17 of the 110 disestablished positions were in the Border Operations Group. There were also four new positions created in the Border Operations Group as part of the Customs 2024 Organisational Change Programme.