The incoming Public Service Minister will serve for two years and eight months - not the usual five-years. 

Sir Brian Roche will step into the job on November 4. 

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says time will tell if this is the right move from the Government.

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The incoming Public Service Minister will serve for two years and eight months - not the usual five-years.&nbsp;
Sir Brian Roche will step into the job on November 4.&nbsp;
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says time will tell if this is the right move from the Government.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Sir Brian Roche becoming the next Public Service Minister

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e10a5d3f-9846-4f59-9090-b209004ec950/transcript

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