Rolleston township is situated alongside New Zealand’s largest industrial development, Izone Southern Business Hub and IPort containing the inland port. The 188-hectare, state-of-the-art Izone development is well supported by big business and currently home to over 120 manufacturing, warehousing, contracting and logistics operations. Many of these services the Canterbury agricultural sector. Businesses that have located their head or regional offices to Izone provide a wide range of employment opportunities. As it continues developing, the Izone Southern Business Hub will offer approximately 6,500 jobs. It is the only industrial hub in New Zealand to have its own dedicated staff recruitment website, Enterprise Recruitment (www.enterprise.co.nz).
Rolleston is experiencing exponential growth, with a current population of 29,600 (2022 census). The town has been growing at an average of 10% per annum over the last 5 years. The supporting infrastructure of the growing community provides many employment opportunities in retail, hospitality, finance, real estate, education and other organisations.
Employment opportunities within the Selwyn district and greater Christchurch areas are within easy access via the new Southern Motorway. Rolleston residents can access growing commercial opportunities in Templeton, Islington, and Halswell. Lincoln University is also a significant employer in the district, as is the Justice Department; all an easy commuting distance from Rolleston.
