Looking for work at the Mount? Whether you’re after a summer job, a career move or something part time, here’s how locals find jobs in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga and Papamoa.
Know where the jobs are
Hospitality, retail and tourism are big employers at the Mount, especially over summer. Across Tauranga there’s also plenty of work in trades and construction, health and care, education and at the Port of Tauranga, while kiwifruit orchards around Te Puke take on extra staff during the harvest, which usually runs from around March to June.
Start early for summer work
Cafés, bars, surf schools and shops start hiring for the busy season in spring. Get your CV in before the summer rush.
Use the local job board
The Mount Maunganui Notice Board job board lists jobs in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Papamoa and the Bay of Plenty. Search by keyword, category, location and work type, then apply in a couple of minutes.
Join the community
New local jobs are shared in the Mount Maunganui Notice Board Facebook group, which has more than 91,000 members. Turn on notifications so you see new posts first.
Make your CV local
Mention where you live, when you can start and how you’ll get to work. Local employers value people who can start soon and turn up reliably.
Hiring?
Employers can post a job for free, or feature it at the top of the job board for a month for $9.99 + GST.
