3743 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 23 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3743 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	18 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03743_2026
Document guid:	6afeb3da-4859-43d8-8837-12948b663380

3743 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: 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?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: 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.