10236 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for the Public Service

Written Question

Published date: 26 Mar 2025

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	10236 (2025)
Question asked:	12 Mar 2025
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for the Public Service
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	23 Mar 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_10236_2025
Document guid:	8b6d7fa2-c6ae-45c1-857d-a1ba32db3d7a

10236 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for the Public Service: Is it appropriate for the Minister of Foreign Affairs to be personally deciding which roles to fill at his Ministry?

Hon Judith Collins: It would be inappropriate for a Minister to interfere in the appointment of a particular employee to a role in their Ministry.  However, it may be appropriate for a chief executive to advise their Minister under the ‘no surprises’ convention of their intention to create a role, particularly if it is a senior position, and for the Minister to indicate their view on whether such a role appears to fit with the Government’s priorities.