51008 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service

51008 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service: Was the decision for the Public Service Commissioner, rather than the chief executives of affected agencies such as the Ministry of Education or Ministry of Health, to lead negotiations with public sector unions approved or directed by any Minister or the Cabinet?

Hon Judith Collins: No. The Commissioner has outlined he is taking a more active role in collective bargaining across the public sector. His rationale for this decision is influenced by the wider objective of overseeing collective bargaining and managing fiscal pressures across the public sector.