Almost 400 civilian New Zealand Defence Force jobs are set to go as part of a major restructure.

NZDF staff were informed of the cuts today.

This comes after 145 civilian workers took redundancy last year. 

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Hayden Ricketts says workload will increase for remaining staff, and the growing need for a strong defence force. 

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Almost 400 civilian New Zealand Defence Force jobs are set to go as part of a major restructure.
NZDF staff were informed of the cuts today.
This comes after 145 civilian workers took redundancy last year.&nbsp;
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Hayden Ricketts says workload will increase for remaining staff, and the growing need for a strong defence force.&nbsp;
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Hayden Ricketts: Retired Lieutenant Colonelon the almost 400 Civilian Defence roles to be cut

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