Hawke’s Bay recognises the need to be proactive in attracting and retaining a skilled work force and takes steps to recruit skilled migrants, while also looking to maximise the skill base of the local working population.

There’s a high demand in Hawke’s Bay for skilled trades-people and technologists, as well as experts in areas of information technology, business management and professional service.

During harvesting periods in the viticulture and horticultural industries there is heavy demand for picking and processing workers. Pick NZ is an organization set up to match people wanting work with the seasonal work available.

Work and Income NZ provides support and advice for people looking for work in New Zealand.