3877 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Trade and Investment

Written Question

Published date: 03 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3877 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Trade and Investment
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	25 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03877_2026
Document guid:	4ce0d40a-4099-424a-8191-466db3a004ba

3877 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Trade and Investment: 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?

Hon Todd McClay: I am advised New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) defines a “graduate role” as a permanent, entry level position for individuals with a university degree or transferable experience. NZTE had 13 graduate positions between November 2024 and November 2025. I am advised one of these positions was transferred to Invest NZ when it was established in July 2025.