Plan your employment adventure in the Top of the South
The seven districts from Haast on the West Coast, through Nelson/Tasman to Marlborough and Kaikoura in the East, span diverse and iconic landscapes, communities and enterprises. The industries that flourish here harness what nature provides to generate economic prosperity, innovation and world class produce.
Te Tauihu has long been treasured by Mana Whenua for its richness in environmental diversity and resources, truly a whenua haumako – fertile land.
Featured Industry
Fishing at Sea
Commercial fishing vessels launching from the Top of the South catch up to 600,000 tonnes of fish a year including mackerel, tuna, orange roughy, squid. Hoki is a key product, accounting for around 120,000 of the total tonnage.
Plan Your Next Steps
Come and see what our region has to offer and plan your employment and training path across different locations or industries – the opportunities are endless!
The Lifestyle
Rugged coasts, golden beaches, bush-clad mountains, national parks, arts, crafts and world-class produce are all part of the lifestyle in this unique part of Aotearoa, with industries offering an array of long and short-term employment opportunities.
