6875 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 13 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6875 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	09 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06875_2026
Document guid:	563e3fba-1417-4170-91d2-1623e19c132f

6875 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to Crown entities under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that 93.15 vacancies existed as of 1 January 2025.