Recruitment expert says some public service workers may be forced into career-change

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Chief executive of the New Zealand-owned recruitment agency Tribe, Bruce Pilbrow, says those whose jobs are affected might have to consider other industries.

With almost 9000 public service jobs set to go, a recruitment expert says some workers will be forced into a career change.

The government announced on Tuesday that it plans to slash the public sector workforce by 14 percent over the next three years, to save $2.4 million.

Chief executive of the New Zealand-owned recruitment agency Tribe, Bruce Pilbrow, said those whose jobs were affected might have to consider other industries.