Working on the West Coast
Imagine a life where you can escape the concrete jungle and have time to spend with your family doing what you love.
The West Coast provides the perfect work-life balance, with exciting job opportunities, vibrant communities and an untamed natural wilderness on your doorstep.
Come and see for yourself why we love where we live.




Coast Connect
If you're looking for employment on the West Coast, Coast Connect is your first port of call.
Designed specifically for the West Coast, Coast Connect is changing the way West Coast job seekers, employers and education providers interact.
Upskill West Coast
Are you unemployed and looking for new opportunities?
Upskill is working with a range of employers, across the West Coast region in all kinds of industries. The Upskill team can match you with job vacancies, introduce you to employers and work with the employer to develop an in work training programme, should you need to learn new skills.
If you are currently a client with Work and Income, they will work with your case manager to ensure you get the support you need from both of our organisations.
Upskill West Coast
Upskill employment and training consultants are experienced in recruitment, staff training and people development.
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Working on the West Coast
Working from home
Advances in digital technologies and an inspiring backyard are making the West Coast a hub for creative artisans.
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Relocating from Auckland to Greymouth pays off for family.
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