Hughes clues: the search for a new public service commissioner

Hughes clues: the search for a new public service commissioner
Peter Hughes retired as public service commissioner on Feb 29. (Image: NZME)
Jem Traylen
With four top vacancies to fill, the new government has a prime opportunity to stamp a new face on the public sector.The vacant roles are the heads of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFat), the Defence Force and the top job itself – public service commissioner.Soon after the election, the rumour mill was working overtime that Brian Roche was about to get the nod for the commissioner's role, and he did tell BusinessDesk he would be willing to do it if it was for a limi...

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