The draft plan announced by Doc director-general Al Morrison in March was to have 140 jobs axed nationwide, including three of the 21 staff in Wanaka, one in Alexandra and the possibility of more in Dunedin.
However, in what has been reported as a ''last-minute Budget top-up'' for Doc, Conservation Minister Nick Smith announced on Monday an extra $20 million over the next four years.
Of that, $15 million would be used to increase the ''front-line workforce'' by about 60.
Doc spokesman Rory Newsam, of Wellington, said the changes that would result from the extra funding were still being calculated, including where the extra positions would be allocated.
Doc branch offices were expected to be informed within days, he said.
''We expect to know next week. Exactly when next week is a little bit unclear - hopefully earlier in the week.''
Wanaka staff learned of the extra funding via the media on Monday and the Otago Daily Times was told yesterday they had no more idea of the implications than anyone else.
Early last month, Doc Wanaka area manager Paul Hellebrekers confirmed his job had been ''disestablished'' and he would be redundant from July 1.
When contacted by the ODT yesterday, Central Otago area Doc manager Mike Tubbs declined to comment on potential job losses among the district's staff, saying it was unfair to comment before any changes were finalised.
Mr Tubbs also declined to say whether his job was threatened.
