Cost of a High Commissioner to Nauru

Jack Tallott made this Official Information request to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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From: Jack Tallott

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

I request under the Official Information Act 1982 the following information:

1. The costs, both ongoing and up-front, of appointing a High Commissioner to Nauru.

2. When this role was opened for applications.

3. When the decision was made to create this position, and by whom that decision was made.

4. A copy of the original hiring plan for MFAT after the Government's cost-saving call to all ministries.

Yours faithfully,

Jack Tallott

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From: ENQUIRIES
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

[UNCLASSIFIED]

Kia ora Jack Tallott

Thank you for your OIA request received on 1 October 2024 for:

1. The costs, both ongoing and up-front, of appointing a High Commissioner to Nauru.

2. When this role was opened for applications.

3. When the decision was made to create this position, and by whom that decision was made.

4. A copy of the original hiring plan for MFAT after the Government's cost-saving call to all ministries.

This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the timeframes and requirements of the OIA.

Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s website.

Ngâ mihi

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

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