Opportunities
Our towns and communities are home to dynamic businesses, creative innovative talent and supportive business networks. We all live, work, study within an impressive backdrop: Central Otago - A World of Difference.
Live, Work, Study and Do Business
Living, Working and Studying Here
Opportunities
Our climate, diverse seasons, wide open spaces, slower pace of life and down to earth attitude attract people from far and wide to visit, live and do business here.
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Start & Grow a Business
Opportunities
As a region we encourage and support you, as business leaders, to be innovative and creative in the way you develop and operate your businesses, with an eye to the future.
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Success Stories
Opportunities
Learn about people and businesses who are passionate about Central Otago, embrace our regional values and are succeeding within their industries.
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In our Community
Opportunities
Working together helps us build our own sustainable and resilient places that reflect the values and vision of our community, and creates a sense of pride.
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Our place of difference
Our place of difference delivers genuine products and experiences that are truly Central Otago. The fine flavours, fine wools, rich history and reputation have spread well beyond our borders – globally in many cases. As the world gets busier, Central Otago offers a refreshing counterpoint – a rare and precious thing.
The Central Otago economy includes a diverse range of industry. From power generation to niche tourism and food enterprises that hook into the potential of the region’s unique climate, scenery and natural environment. Through long established agricultural and horticultural enterprises new land-based opportunities have evolved such as wine and viticulture – adding vibrancy, opportunity and the potential to grow and evolve further.
We aspire to a robust economy where sustainable levels of real growth are achieved across the full range of current and emerging industry sectors, while still retaining the regional values that underpin who we are and why people choose to live here.
Our diverse seasons, wide open spaces, connected communities, and lifestyle opportunities attract people from far and wide to visit, live and do business here.
OUR REGIONAL VALUES
Make a Difference
Be at the cutting edge, setting directions and accepting challenges.
Respecting Others
Take the time to listen and understand other people’s opinions and cultural differences.
Embracing Diversity
Be open to new ideas, open to exploring the possibilities and appreciate the strengths and talents each person brings.
Adding Value
Always ask ourselves is there a better way – one that achieves a premium status, quality experience or interaction.
Having Integrity
Seek to be open and honest in all our interactions.
Learning from the past
Choose to learn from past experiences with the future generations in mind.
Making a sustainable difference
Make decisions with the community in mind and in harmony with the natural environment so we can help create the kind of place we can be proud of.
Protecting our rich heritage
Protect and celebrate our rich heritage in landscapes, architecture, flora, fauna and cultural heritage.
Meeting our obligations
Do the right thing by our region and check what legal requirements need to be met before you get started.