The New Democrats decided on the weekend that they needed a new federal leader, they are also now on the hunt for a provincial boss as well.

On Monday morning, a week after being pulverized in the 28th Saskatchewan general election, Cam Broten has resigned as the party's leader.

The NDP was able to generate just 10 seats in the Legislature last Monday, none of those being Broten's Saskatoon Westview constituency.

"I have never been afraid of hard work and I have never backed down from a challenge," Broten said at a park near his Bridge City home Monday. "For the good of both my party and my family I believe it is the right decision at this time to resign as leader of Saskatchewan's New Democrats."

The 37 year old, who became the party leader after the 2011 election when Dwain Lingenfelter was defeated in his riding, says he has enjoyed his time at the helm and as an MLA for eight years.

"It has been a tremendous honour to serve as MLA of Saskatoon-Massey Place, as leader of Saskatchewan's New Democrats and as leader of the official opposition. i will miss so much of this life in the month's ahead."

Speculation about Broten's future as party leader had been flying since releasing a statement a day after the election defeat saying he needed time to speak with family and colleagues about his future.

The NDP will select an interim leader on April 23 after a meeting between its caucus and provincial council.