Fairfax ‘disestablishes’ 160 jobs in NZ claiming it is creating more ‘digitally focused’ roles

May 28, 2015 4:24

Fairfax Media has downplayed reports from New Zealand claiming the publisher is poised to axe a large number of jobs, saying it is in the process of a restructure “to boost the number of reporters across the country”.

It is understood under New Zealand law employers are required to “disestablish” positions before offering employees new a one. Whilst the company would not comment on numbers the restructure will see 166 positions disestablished with 180 positions created, with many of the new positions digitally focused.

“The proposal announced today by Fairfax Media NZ is a restructure – it’s not about reducing headcount,” said a Fairfax spokesman.

“We are not proposing to cut jobs: we’re actually proposing to boost the number of reporters across the country through the new structure, and there is no headcount reduction overall.”

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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