It comes as New Zealand recorded a record net migration loss in the year to March.
But the real figure could be even higher.
The three businesses failed to follow basic machine safety standards, WorkSafe says.
The ministry has proposed cutting more than 750 positions.
"There's definitely more candidates than there are job opportunities."
"It makes sense in theory but we're not sure that is the reality."
"This pay equity was a way forward. That gave us some hope."
Dozens of jobs will go.
"What it likely did was give the market a bit of dose of reality."
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"The more value you deliver, the more the pay should rise."
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"Some Aussies may think that chucking the odd sickie is a bit of fun, the truth is that it hurts small business and is against the law."
At least 400 of the 3179 of jobs on the line so far are outside of Wellington.
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Proposed cuts include those working to combat child exploitation, violent extremism and money laundering.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he is disappointed with the outcome.
They say the cuts put children in danger.
It comes amid falling sales and an intensifying price war for electric vehicles.