18057 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Energy

18057 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Energy: What consultations did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, open on the week beginning 7 April with employees around any changes to employment roles, employment numbers and any other employment conditions, and when are the consultations due to close?

Hon Simon Watts: As Minister of Energy, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer to written parliamentary question 18051 (2025). With regard to Crown entities under the energy portfolio, I am advised that on 9 April, EECA commenced a proposed organisational change process for consultation with employees. This includes proposed changes to roles and numbers. Consultation closes on 2 May. For the EA I am advised that one consultation opened in the week of 7 April which related to teams in the Comms, Engagement, Data products, and Office of CE. The consultation closes on 21 April.