The number of employed people fell by 15,800 during the month, while unemployment increased by 4,000. The unemployment rate is now at its highest level since late 2021.
The restructuring comes as SkyCity deals with weaker economic conditions and rising pressure on its operations.
At AFG, she will lead the company's people agenda, drawing on her experience in culture, transformation, leadership and organisational capability.
Around 60% of those roles are expected to be in electrical and mechanical trades, while civil trades could account for a further 21%.
KPMG chief executive John Sams confirmed conversations had begun with impacted partners, although no decisions had yet been made on specific roles.
