Press Release – New Zealand Government The Governments Workforce Policy Statement issued today sets out its expectations for pay and employment relations in the Public Sector, the Minister of Finance and Minister for the Public Service say. New Zealand has had an exceptionally successful …
The Government’s Workforce Policy Statement issued today sets out its expectations for pay and employment relations in the Public Sector, the Minister of Finance and Minister for the Public Service say.
“New Zealand has had an exceptionally successful health and economic response to COVID-19. This has been supported by the Government taking on debt for investments like the wage subsidy that protected jobs, supported businesses and ensured the economy was ready for the recovery,” Finance Minister Grant Roberson said.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Public sector pay freeze - no increases for staff on $100,000+
4 May, 2021 09:00 PM
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Public sector workers earning more than $60,000 can only expect pay increases in exceptional circumstances while those on more than $100,000 won t get a cent more over the next three years, the Government says.
Last year the public sector was asked to have nil or minimal pay increases until next month.
The Government says the extended pay freeze is to reduce debt from the Covid-19 response, but the Public Service Association (PSA) says it punishes workers after a year of sacrifice, hard work and success protecting New Zealanders from Covid-19 .
Hon Grant Robertson Hon Chris Hipkins
The Government’s Workforce Policy Statement issued today sets out its expectations for pay and employment relations in the Public Sector, the Minister of Finance and Minister for the Public Service say.
“New Zealand has had an exceptionally successful health and economic response to COVID-19. This has been supported by the Government taking on debt for investments like the wage subsidy that protected jobs, supported businesses and ensured the economy was ready for the recovery,” Finance Minister Grant Roberson said.
“As the recovery gets underway, we are keeping a close watch on the debt taken on during COVID-19 to support the economy. Just as businesses are making decisions as they plan for the recovery, our responsible economic approach means the Government is faced with choices about where new spending is targeted.”