Welcome from the Work-Life team
Kia ora!
The team behind Work Life Tauranga are here to help you with everything you need to know about moving to and working in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. Embedded within Priority One, we are a small bunch of dedicated locals, here to provide you with the insider knowledge on finding your flow.
Our mission is to put Tauranga on the map as the ultimate destination for talent that seeks work life balance. We live and breathe purpose driven work, and look forward to welcoming you to our sandy shores.
How we smooth the move…
Whether you're seeking your next role, a founder, freelancer or simply looking for a change of pace with your family, Work Life Tauranga will help you get started. Use our contact form to tell us who are and what you are looking to achieve in Tauranga, and we’ll get back to you with tailored pointers, guidance and advice.
Interwoven Pathways
Our city is vibrant, inclusive & diverse. One that pursues a healthy balance between enjoyment, lifestyle and commerce. We cultivate a sense of rhythm and flow between work and life.
Meet the WLT team
Behind Work Life Tauranga, are people with lived experience on relocating internationally to Tauranga. Meet Meg and Melissa, the team behind the website and your personal handshake into the Western Bay of Plenty.
These are their stories.
Kia ora, Meg here!
I relocated to Tauranga from Perth, Australia, for a 12 month career break… and 6 years later, I am still here. Funnily enough, I made my decision to move after connecting with Priority One, and serendipitously, I now work for them. What keeps me here is the people. The friendships and connections I have made, have inspired living life by my design.
Long summer evenings spent in the ocean, and weekends spent hiking with friends. I align my mahi (work) with purpose driven organisations, where I feel like I can make a difference to my community. My roots here in Tauranga run deep. I look forward to welcoming you.
Kia ora, Melissa here!
I am a creative who relocated to Tauranga Moana seven years ago with my daughter to enjoy the lifestyle and vibrant community I found after location scouting for a film project. I had come home after living in the US for 20 years because New Zealand for me, is a better place to raise a child. I discovered the many treasures this region is rich with and wanted to experience this up close.
At that time, Work Life Tauranga was instrumental in connecting me to other creatives in the local film industry and I easily secured work. My journey has come full circle and through my current role with Priority One and this platform I can use my lived experience to support you to live, work and play here while promoting the growth of this beautiful city I love to call home.
Start your journey with us
The team at Work Life Tauranga, would like to warmly acknowledge our friends at Tourism Bay Of Plenty for the use and supply of the stunning imagery which showcases our regions best