utstationert

Utstasjonert, occasionally seen as utstationert, is a term used in Norwegian administrative language to describe an employee who is temporarily posted to another location or unit. The person remains employed by their original employer and continues to be paid under the same terms, but performs duties at the distant site for a defined period.

The arrangement is common in the military, police, and civil service, as well as in international cooperation and government agencies. An utstasjonering can be voluntary or mandated by authorities; reasons include operational needs, exchange of personnel, training, or specialist expertise. The duration varies from weeks to years, and it may involve allowances for travel, housing, or cost of living, depending on applicable collective agreements and regulations.

In English, the closest terms are posted, deployed, or seconded. The concept emphasizes temporary relocation while maintaining employment and employer obligations. The standard Norwegian spelling is utstasjonert; utstationert is a variant encountered in some texts. See also secondment, posting, and deployment for related ideas in public administration and organizational staffing.