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20 April 2026 
Erika Whittome 
[FYI request #34164 email] 
Dear Erika 
Official Information Request 
Our Ref: OIA 2026-0061 
I refer to your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) received on 19 March 2026 where you 
asked: 
“How many employers contacted COVIDredeployment at publicservice.co.nz 
[COVIDdeployment @publicservice.govt.nz] for redeployment for unvaccinated staff in 
2021/2022? 
Our response 
The Public Service Commission (the Commission) did not keep a central record of which, or 
how many, agencies it supported with the redeployment of unvaccinated staff  in 
2021/2022.  
The Commission provided guidance to support border agencies to work with their 
unvaccinated employees.   From records available, four agencies approached the 
Commission for advice on managing unvaccinated staff, including redeployment options. 
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact 
[email address]. 
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. 
Information about how to make a complaint is available at 
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz  or freephone 0800 802 602. 
Please note that we intend to publish this response (with your personal details removed) 
on the Commission’s website. 
Yours sincerely 
Nicky Dirks 
Manager – Ministerial and Executive Services 
Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission 
Level 10,  Te Iho   |   1 Lambton Quay  |   PO Box 329 
Wellington 6140   |   New Zealand 
Phone +64 4 495 6600 

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