The State of Hawai‘i has launched Operation Hire Hawai‘i to fill vacancies in the public sector. This follows an executive order by Governor Green to provide support for workers affected by federal funding cuts. The Department of Human Resources Development is working to attract skilled professionals for these positions, as reported by the Office of the Governor.
In April, more than 900 job seekers attended a two-day recruitment event connected to the Operation Hire Hawai‘i initiative, which began in February 2025. Since the launch, over 3,000 applications have been submitted for state jobs, according to the Office of the Governor. The Department of Human Resources Development is processing applications quickly, with screenings, interviews, and conditional offers happening within days.
Interested individuals can visit the Department of Human Resources Development website for current listings and resources to begin a career in Hawai‘i’s public service. The state, committed to strengthening its workforce despite fiscal challenges, is “prioritizing the recruitment of highly skilled professionals and other experienced workers to address critical workforce needs across Hawai‘i’s public sector,” as stated by the Office of the Governor.
