RNZ calls for voluntary redundancies after Budget funding cut
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Public broadcaster RNZ is calling for voluntary redundancies among staff after its
funding was cut by $4.6 million a year
in the Budget.
In a statement, CEO Paul Thompson said the news would be unsettling for people.
He said applications would need to be considered against retaining skills and experience.
RNZ has not released how many redundancies it is seeking. The deadline for applications is early July.
Paul Thompson said: "Applications for voluntary redundancy will be considered against the need to retain necessary skills, knowledge and experience within teams or critical risk areas.
"Any discussion around leaving an organisation, even if this is voluntary, is unsettling for the people involved and out of respect for our hardworking people, we will not be commenting further or sharing further details of the scheme while it remains open."
RNZ told staff about the voluntary redundancies in an email on Tuesday morning.
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