Woolworths Group has confirmed that restructuring changes reported in Australia will also apply to the company’s New Zealand operation.
A Woolworths spokesperson explained: “The proposed changes are for our office-based team and do not affect our stores.
“In this environment, as with all retailers, it’s even more important to manage our costs carefully to allow us to reinvest in providing value to our customers and improving our offer to meet their changing expectations.
“We recently announced some key leadership and structural changes to the Woolworths Retail business which will simplify how we run and organise the company.
“Last week we also asked our office based team to prioritise face-to-face work in the office.
“In addition to this, we are reviewing our office team structures. These are difficult decisions and we certainly don’t take them lightly. However, they are necessary to ensure our structure is agile, efficient and remains focused on customers. These changes will also make it easier for our partners to do business with us.
“We are sensitive that this will impact some of our office-based team and our aim is to treat those that may be impacted with respect, care and empathy over the coming weeks and months.”
Woolworths Group recently announced changes to its Food leadership and organisational structure to allow a greater focus on the areas that have the most impact for customers.
In New Zealand, Sally Copland has been appointed Managing Director, Woolworths New Zealand following Spencer Sonn’s decision to return to South Africa in March. Sally has been with Woolworths Group for over 18 years and will return to Woolworths New Zealand having previously held a number of senior positions including interim Managing Director, as well as leading eCommerce, Brand and CountdownX teams.
