Robert Walters New Zealand reviews structure as govt contractor cuts take toll

Robert Walters New Zealand reviews structure as govt contractor cuts take toll
The Government expects to save $800m on consultants and contractors in two years. (Image: Mark Mitchell)
Gregor Thompson
Global recruitment firm Robert Walters' New Zealand operation is restructuring as the government's crackdown on contractor costs takes its toll."At this stage, no decisions have been finalised, however, we are currently reviewing the structure of our New Zealand operations in response to ongoing labour market conditions,” a Robert Walters spokesperson told BusinessDesk.“As widely acknowledged, the New Zealand market remains fragile, and as a business, we need to align our operations accordingly.”Revenues at the fi...

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