New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has axed more than a hundred jobs from programmes canned or scaled back by the change of government.

So far 109 roles have been disestablished from the Clean Car Discount, Climate Emergency Response Fund, and Let’s Get Wellington Moving projects, the transport agency confirmed.

The announcement follows news last week NZTA proposed to cut 12 roles in its Customer and Services and Digital teams to meet the government’s 7.5% cost cutting target.

People culture and safety group general manager Caz Jackson said more job losses could be on the cards due to “reduced budget and new priorities”.

Jackson said consultation with affected staff in the Customer and Services and Digital teams began on 8 May and was ongoing until the end of the month.

“Each of our business groups is aligning resources with the available budget and priorities, ensuring a strategic and targeted approach to the changes.”

As of 29 April, NZTA had 2907 permanent and fixed-term employees.

Final decisions will only be made once feedback has been received from staff and any changes considered.