Frequently Asked Questions

  • Work Life Tauranga is a regional talent attraction platform showcasing career opportunities, lifestyle benefits, and community connections in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. We help professionals, families, and returning Kiwis explore what it’s really like to live and work in the region.

  • Work Life Tauranga is designed for professionals at all stages of their career, including graduates, experienced specialists, senior leaders, entrepreneurs, and returning New Zealanders considering a move to the region.

  • Talent is in hot demand in Tauranga, and we are certain you will find a job that you love. While we are a relatively small city in comparison, our mindset and natural assets, such as the port, mean we play global.

    Key industries looking for talent include the tech industry, professional services, horticulture, construction, engineering, manufacturing and health care.
    We don’t recruit or place candidates directly.
    Our role is to showcase our region and employers through information and story telling.

    We highlight employers, networks, lifestyle and insights that can help you make an informed decision on moving to our region and navigate your job search confidently.

    You can check out the link to our member directory, as well as key employers in our region here

  • Priority One is the economic development organisation for the Western Bay of Plenty region.

    Priority One’s vision is to create a sustainable and value-driven economy that improves productivity and delivers prosperity to local people and communities.

    Priority One was established in 2001 by the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty business community in partnership with the sub-region's local authorities. It was the first economic development organisation in New Zealand to be initiated by the business community and be governed by business principles of action and results. Priority One focusses on growing the region in an intelligent way so that economic wellbeing delivers social, cultural and environmental benefits.

    Work Life Tauranga is an initiative of Priority One to support skilled talent considering a relocation to our region. It sits within our Workforce and Talent strategy which can be viewed here

  • Tauranga is booming. It’s New Zealand’s top hub for moving goods onshore and offshore because it has the country’s largest, most efficient port. From here you can reach half the population within 2.5 hours, so our small city connects to global markets.

    If you want to bring your business to Tauranga, Priority One can help. We host start-ups, SMEs and international headquarters in our region.

    Since 2013 Tauranga’s GDP has grown faster than the national average, making it one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regional economies. The city centre is being redeveloped with over $1.5 billion over the next 5 years going into commercial and residential construction and infrastructure.

    What really stands out is the people: practical, down-to-earth and friendly. Tauranga values work–life balance, strong community ties and a genuine sense of belonging.

  • Tauranga has many professional groups, sports clubs, creative communities and volunteer options. Work Life Tauranga has collated a list to get you started.

  • Priority One members can work with Work Life Tauranga to promote their business, culture, and job opportunities as part of a regional talent strategy. Enquire now or email meg@priorityone.co.nz to discuss.

  • The Western Bay of Plenty (WBOP) is in the Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North Island. It includes coast, countryside, and hills, and has about 200,000 residents. Major towns are Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Waihī Beach, and Ōmokoroa. Each with its own character.!
    The area is known for its abundant natural beauty.