38881 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

38881 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

Hon Louise Upston: I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that the total cost of its redundancies between 27 November 2023 and 1 September 2026 was $25,675,449.45. Included in this total are both voluntary redundancy and redundancy. Additionally, I am advised by the Ministry in relation to the Crown entities it monitors: • Children’s Commissioner: The total amount spent on redundancy processes since 27 November 2023 is $20,365. • Independent Children’s Monitor: The total amount spent on redundancy processes since 27 November 2023 is $54,558. • New Zealand Artificial Limb Service: The total amount spent on redundancy processes since 27 November 2023 is $50,960. • Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB): The total amount spent on redundancy processes since 27 November 2023 is $75,812, comprising external consultancy fees associated with SWRB’s 2025 organisational process.