Woolworths New Zealand

Retail & E-commerce Location not specified, New Zealand

Report

Total cuts

About 130

Estimate

Date announced

September 1, 2026

Supporting source

Workers First via Scoop Coverage published Sep 1, 2026

Layoff Summary

Woolworths New Zealand proposed moving its customer-care operation to Australia, putting about 130 New Zealand jobs at risk.

Consultation is open through September 15, and the retailer expects the move to improve annual earnings by about NZ$4.1 million from fiscal 2029.