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.  To find a list of personnel / recruitment consultants click here for a directory 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.


Are you interested in exporting your products?  Export Hawke's Bay is a one stop shop for all information on exporting.  You can be included in Export Hawke's Bay by going onto www.exporthb.co.nz .and signing up today.


Study Hawke’s Bay represents a group of educational institutions offering quality education in one of the great lifestyle regions of New Zealand. 

They cater for students seeking education from primary school to degree courses. Students from around the world can select from a wide range of schools catering for all levels, English language colleges and one of the country's premier institutes of technology.  For more information go to www.studyhb.org.