Official Information Request - RLC staff salaries

Sent: Friday, 14 September 2021 9:50 am
Subject: LGOIMA request - RLC staff salaries by gender

I refer to your Official Information Act request of 16 August 2021 and respond below as per your email:

How many male and female staff are currently employed at the council?

Female – 205

Male – 159

What is the average salary for a female employee at the council in 2021?

$72,026

What is the average salary for a male employee at the council in 2021?

$93,502

What were the average salaries for men and women over the last five years (between 2016-2020)?

2016: Female - $58,077 and Male $83,741

2017: Female - $59,832 and Male $87,144

2018: Female - $64,824 and Male $89,989

2019: Female - $67,812 and Male $91,138

2020: Female - $69,885 and Male $94,519

How many men vs women are currently in managerial positions at the council?

Female – 42

Men – 34

The further questions, outlined below, are declined under section 17(e) of LGOIMA as they ask for comment rather than information or documents held by Council. The questions have been referred to Council’s Communications team (news.rotorua@rotorualc.nz) for response. This will be provided separately.

If the average male salary is higher than a female's:

Why is there a discrepancy in pay between men and women?

What changes have been or will be implemented in the future to overcome this discrepancy?

What is the council doing as an organisation about this issue?

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.

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