Hábmer – Hamarøy may be a quaint municipality in Norway, yet it holds a wide variety of opportunities. As our business sector experiences exponential growth, we are on the lookout for your expertise! Hamarøy serves as a great example as to how to best utilize available natural resources: Nord-Salten Kraft is at the forefront of green energy production, while the globally recognized The Quartz Corp mines ultra-pure quartz crucial for solar cell and fiber optic production – both pivotal to the green transition. But there’s much more to our vibrant local economy!
Are you ready for an adventure with eyes on the future? Explore a variety of exciting job opportunities across various sectors including process industry, energy, aquaculture, education, and healthcare!
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An international powerhouse with operations in the USA and Drag, and offices in China and the UK. The Quartz Corp is a leading supplier of high-purity quartz, vital for advanced technology applications. At its Drag factory, the company has pioneered highly specialized extraction techniques.
With ambitious growth plans, we’re seeking committed individuals to join our team in roles spanning production, R&D, engineering, sales, and marketing.
As a dynamic energy conglomerate, Nord-Salten Kraft offers wide-ranging career opportunities in electricity distribution, power generation, broadband, and electricity sales. Leading the charge towards a sustainable future, we’re in search of contributors to our green revolution, offering varied roles, personal growth opportunities, and competitive conditions.
As a progressive employer, Hábmera – Hamarøy Municipality is bursting with opportunities in health, education, and more. We pride ourselves on competitive salaries and attractive pension schemes in a work environment that’s both rewarding and secure. Discover our current job openings!
At the heart of Hamarøy’s business ecosystem, Hábmera æládussiebrre focuses on enhancing the operational framework for our vibrant business community. We facilitate connections and development, potentially uncovering unseen opportunities. Let us connect you with our member companies.
Welcome to a life of active and caring neighborhood dynamics, where humor and compassion are part of everyday life. Homes are frequently listed for sale, and rental opportunities are also available — check out listings on Finn.no or contact us at the Service Center for unadvertised possibilities.
The annual local market event in Hamarøyhallen brings together a bustling community. Here you can both taste and buy local food and experience local products. It's a highlight event with wide participation throughout the municipality!
The Hamsun Festival is a literature festival held around Knut Hamsun's birthday (August 4) biannually. During the Hamsun Festival, you can experience unique literary, architectural, musical, theatrical, and societal discussions.
Mihá, meaning "proud," is a bilingual cultural festival in Hamarøy. The festival showcases a variety of cultural expressions such as music, visual arts, theater, storytelling, literature, and nature experiences to convey the story of the people living in Hábmer-Hamarøy.
In Hamarøy, we celebrate the Sámi National Day on February 6 with flag raising, the Sámi people's anthem, music, dance, and speeches. The celebration takes place at various locations across the municipality.
Hosted by The Quartz Corp, the annual Quartz Festival in Drag is an event free of charge that in 2023 featured a vibrant community spirit with performances by iconic Halvdan Sivertsen, Agnete Saba, and local musicians. Don't miss out next time!
Join us at the delightful Skutvik Coastal Festival: A week-long celebration with music, food, workshops, tours, and lectures for all ages, residents and visitors alike. The festival aims to showcase the unique character of Skutvik and Sørbygda; past, present, and future.
Måske dåjma – Musken activities organizes a week of activities in Musken including duodji (Sámi handicraft) workshops, gáhkko baking, a hiking competition, soccer school, lectures, and a café. A gathering point where Lule Sámi language, culture, and traditions are central. People from different generations, villages, fjord arms, and ethnicities come together to build relationships and create memories. The week concludes with the MåsskeCup soccer tournament.
In Hábmer-Hamarøy, there’s always something to do and someone to do it with! Get involved in volunteering or join a local team or club that suits you. Work out at modern fitness centers, climb the highest indoor climbing wall in Northern Norway in Hamarøyhallen, or enjoy a swim at the pools in Drag or Innhavet. Savor the day’s lunch or dinner at Camp Hamarøy, Kafè Sult, or Markens Grøde Spiseri. Watch high-definition movies at the local cinema in Drag or Hamsunsenteret, or through Veten film club. In addition, there’s plenty happening at the libraries in Oppeid and Drag. And if you love the outdoors and beautiful nature, hikes, hunting, and fishing in a landscape ranging from mountain tops to shores await. All the ingredients for an active and social life are here!
Hamarøy Municipality, in Lule Sami Hábmera suohkan, is located in the northern part of Nordland county, with more than 2,700 residents. The municipality spans 2,812 km², with 2,013 km² of land and 799 km² of sea area, bordering Narvik and Sweden to the northeast and Sørfold and Steigen to the southwest. The coastline is deeply indented with fjords, peninsulas, and islands, while the highest mountains border Narvik and Sørfold, including Bjørntoppen (1,520 meters above sea level) and Gasskatjåhkkå (1,517 meters above sea level).
Growing up in Hamarøy is safe, manageable, and enriching! Children can explore their local environment in a secure and free manner. With almost endless possibilities to explore nature from the peaks to the shores, and over 90 registered clubs and associations, we definitely have something for everyone! We boast great facilities like a sports hall and swimming pools, with modest fees in sports. This way, we aim to make offerings accessible. Moreover, we probably have the world’s best culture school – Kulturskole, where about half of all children in the municipality are members, which gives them the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
With kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, as well as the Lule Sami-speaking kindergarten Viejega and a Montessori school, a diverse range of educational opportunities are available in Hamarøy.
You can trust that growing up in Hamarøy will be filled with joy, exploration, and challenges, allowing children to develop in a diverse and inclusive environment.
PS: We’re introducing free kindergarten from January 2024.
Hábmera suohkan – Hamarøy Municipality is Norway’s only municipality with the status of a Lule Sami language administration municipality. This status entails an extraordinary responsibility to preserve and strengthen the Lule Sami language and culture – a commitment that is a high priority across all municipal sectors. Árran Lule Sami Center plays a pivotal role as a Lule Sami institution within the municipality. It employs 11 staff members daily within the foundation, and it also rents office spaces to entities like the Sami Parliament, NRK Sápmi, Statped, Nord University, and Sámi Allaskuvla Sami University College. The center also features exhibitions, a museum, and engaging cultural and academic content.
Have you applied for a job and are considering moving to Hamarøy? If you have questions or are curious about what our municipality offers, we would love to assist you. Contact us to find out more!
A Big Thank You to all photographers and contributors! Including: Ishah Lind Hansen, Thomas Hutchinson, Marianne Lauritsen, Kristian Winther, Eirik Bakland, Svetlana Gracheva, Frode Jenssen, Lars Øgsnes Solhaug, Ronny Nilssen, Karoline O. A. Pettersen, Kjell Fredriksen, Adrian Bjørnsvik, Visit Bodø, Nordlandsmuseum/Hamsunsenteret, Nord-Salten Kraft, Nordlaks, The Quartz Corp, and Hamarøy Municipality.
