A recent poll reveals New Zealand voters are wary of artificial intelligence in public services, with 63% believing AI should only be used for back-office tasks, not public-facing roles. Opposition to AI-driven public service job cuts significantly outweighs support, a sentiment particularly strong among women, who constitute a majority of both the public service workforce and the voting population. While National party voters show positive support for AI-driven headcount reductions, other major parties' supporters, including NZ First, Te Pāti Māori, Labour, and ACT, are largely opposed. The government's proposed AI implementation is seen by voters as lacking a clear plan and trust in the ruling party's ability to manage it effectively, drawing parallels to cautionary tales like Australia's Robodebt scheme and the Dutch childcare benefits scandal.