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Jobs in Gisborne
Agriculture has been Gisborne region's most important industry since earliest settlement.
Gisborne is a small economy underpinned by an export-focused agriculture sector.
However, agriculture has diversified over the years and now forestry, viticulture, horticulture and industries such as food processing are becoming increasingly important.
Home to an estimated 1.0 per cent of the national population in the year ending June 2018, Gisborne provided 0.9 per cent of national employment, and contributed 0.7 per cent to national GDP.
Source: Statistics New Zealand data, 2018
Gisborne Seasonal Work
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Looking for more general employment information?
Seasonal worker demand is lower in Gisborne than in the neighbouring regions of Hawke’s Bay and the Bay of Plenty , but there is still plenty of ongoing work available in fishing, forestry, and horticulture.
Gisborne lies in on the northeast corner of the central North Island, enjoying warm summers.
While remote from our major centres, Gisborne’s natural environment and historic value make it a uniquely New Zealand experience for potential workers.
Gisborne Seasonal Work Calendar.
| When | What | Jobs | Find Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| May - June | Contract Milker | 200+ | NZ Farm source , GoDairy |
| Year round | Dairy Farm Assistant | 200+ | Farm Source , Trademe Jobs |
| Year round | Meatworks – processing | 100+ | Meat Your Career |
| Year round | Forestry - Harvesting, Processing | 100+ | ForestryCareers |
| Year round | Fisheries | 100+ | TradeMe |
| June - January | Citrus picking and packing | 300+ | Pick NZ |
Job vacancies in the Gisborne region
Trade Me Jobs - lists a number of jobs in Gisborne.
Seek - New Zealand's largest general job website.
Work and Income - jobs available in Gisborne for Job Seekers.
careers.govt.nz - lists recruitment companies in New Zealand.
Newspapers
The Gisborne Herald - publishes jobs available in the Situations Vacant column.
Eastland Trader - publishes jobs available in Gisborne in the Jobs section.
Job search help
Tips for recent migrants | careers.govt.nz - a free service to assist with your job search and prepare you for employment in the local labour market.
Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) - a government department helping to find employment for residents or those with a valid work permit.
Business networking organisations
Gisborne Economic Development - the economic development agency for the Gisborne District Council.
Gisborne Chamber of Commerce (CECC) - supports local businesses by offering advice, consultancy, training and networking opportunities.
New Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW) - aims to improve the employment, education, economic and social conditions of women.
Activate Tairawhiti - supports local businesses by providing advice, connections, funding, training, and business mentoring.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to gain work experience, meet new people, learn about your community, and improve your English skills.
Gisborne Volunteering Centre matches volunteers looking for volunteering roles with organisations looking for specific skills, and offers free to low-cost training for volunteers.