Travail au sein de la base de vie près de Koné (Nouvelle-Calédonie)
by Nicolasaix
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Je viens d etre approché par une société française qui fabrique du béton pour le site de Konambio proche de koné.
Je vous sollicite pour avoir quelques renseignements si des personnes ont deja vecu au sein de la base de vie.
Ambiance , repas, chambre, rythme de travail etc etc ...
Je pense egalement partir avec ma compagne qui devrait etre logée par la société soit sur Koné soit sur Nouméa à notre choix.
Visiblement et chose que nous comprenons , le travail au nord est à la préference des Calédoniens de souches, en est il de meme sur Nouméa? Elle est commerciale et traductrice trilingue Anglais -Espagnol et actuellement en France chargée de clientele dans l industrie au controle qualité et sécurité.Pourra-t-elle trouver du travail sur Noumea en sachant qu elle n aura pas de moyen de locomotion?( la ville dispose t elle d un réseau de transport urbain?)
C est pour nous beaucoup de questions , à savoir si il est preferable que je parte en éclaireur pour une durée indeterminée (environ 3 à 6 mois ) pour préparer le terrain ou qu elle vienne directement avec moi et se base sur Nouméa pour chercher du travail sur place.
Etant aveyronnais je cherche également des compatriotes presents sur le cailloux...
Nous vous remercions d avance sur vos réponses et vore aide!
qui l eut cru?
Bonjour,
bon, koniambo, je ne sais pas mais a GORO au sud de l'ile on etait dans une base vie. A Kone, je crois que c'est pareil, normal, vu le manque de logement surtout pour accueillir 3 ou 4000 personnes.. Les bases vie c'est un bungalow de 12m2, cantine, et discipline de caserne, a cause de l'alcool.... tout cela ça ressemble a une prison, il faut le savoir, surtout s'il n'y a pas de voiture Pour travailler a Noumea, c'est possible mais attention les salaires ne sont pas tres eleves et la vie tres chere Sinon, le climat est agreable, c'est sympa pour la mer, le camping....
bon, koniambo, je ne sais pas mais a GORO au sud de l'ile on etait dans une base vie. A Kone, je crois que c'est pareil, normal, vu le manque de logement surtout pour accueillir 3 ou 4000 personnes.. Les bases vie c'est un bungalow de 12m2, cantine, et discipline de caserne, a cause de l'alcool.... tout cela ça ressemble a une prison, il faut le savoir, surtout s'il n'y a pas de voiture Pour travailler a Noumea, c'est possible mais attention les salaires ne sont pas tres eleves et la vie tres chere Sinon, le climat est agreable, c'est sympa pour la mer, le camping....
Bonjour,
Mon compagnon travaille sur le site Koniambo et est à la base vie depuis bientot 1 an. L'ambiance n'est pas mauvaise à la base vie (au boulot c'est autre chose), il y a des chambres individuels avec SDB mais ça depend de ton statut. Il y a des chambres à plusieurs et SDB à partager. Les chambres ont la télé avec le satellite, acces internet avec un cable, un frigo. C'est evidemment pas tres grand et l'isolation phonique n'est pas terrible. Les draps sont changés et le menage est fait regulierement. C'est pas le bagne quand meme. La cantine est une cantine... Le rythme de travail est soutenu. Les journées commencent vers 6H30 7H et se terminent vers 18H. Tout depend après du boulot, du statut et de l'employeur. De toute façon il n'y a quasiment aucune activité de loisir à la base vie donc autant bosser.
Pour votre compagne, la préférence locale est aussi bien au nord qu'au sud. Elle aura beaucoup plus de chance de trouver du boulot à Nouméa qu'à Koné. Il n'y a vraiment pas grand chose à Koné, faut vraiment tomber sur "le poste". Sans voiture à Nouméa par contre ça va vraiment pas etre evident. Le reseau des bus ici n'est pas très développé. Habité Nouméa pour elle et Koné pour vous, ça veut dire qu'il y en a 1 de vous qui va faire la route tous les weekends, faut quand meme compter 3H de route. C'est à réflechir, et il vous faudra une voiture meme si sur le site vous n'en aurez pas besoin.
Quand à partir en eclaireur au depart, pourquoi pas, mais une chose est sur, si vous travaillez de suite en arrivant à Koné, c'est pas une fois camper la haut que vous trouverez un job pour elle à Nouméa, ni à Koné d'ailleuirs. Vos journées seront trop remplies! Ca peut vous permettre de voir uniquement si, vous, le job et les conditions de vie vous plaisent. Pas la peine de faire venir votre amie si vous restez 1 mois et que ça ne vous plait pas. Tout depend si vous etes pret à tout lacher tout les 2.
Voilà en gros ma vision des choses sur votre problèmatique. N'hésitez pas si vous voulez d'autres renseignements.
Christelle
Mon compagnon travaille sur le site Koniambo et est à la base vie depuis bientot 1 an. L'ambiance n'est pas mauvaise à la base vie (au boulot c'est autre chose), il y a des chambres individuels avec SDB mais ça depend de ton statut. Il y a des chambres à plusieurs et SDB à partager. Les chambres ont la télé avec le satellite, acces internet avec un cable, un frigo. C'est evidemment pas tres grand et l'isolation phonique n'est pas terrible. Les draps sont changés et le menage est fait regulierement. C'est pas le bagne quand meme. La cantine est une cantine... Le rythme de travail est soutenu. Les journées commencent vers 6H30 7H et se terminent vers 18H. Tout depend après du boulot, du statut et de l'employeur. De toute façon il n'y a quasiment aucune activité de loisir à la base vie donc autant bosser.
Pour votre compagne, la préférence locale est aussi bien au nord qu'au sud. Elle aura beaucoup plus de chance de trouver du boulot à Nouméa qu'à Koné. Il n'y a vraiment pas grand chose à Koné, faut vraiment tomber sur "le poste". Sans voiture à Nouméa par contre ça va vraiment pas etre evident. Le reseau des bus ici n'est pas très développé. Habité Nouméa pour elle et Koné pour vous, ça veut dire qu'il y en a 1 de vous qui va faire la route tous les weekends, faut quand meme compter 3H de route. C'est à réflechir, et il vous faudra une voiture meme si sur le site vous n'en aurez pas besoin.
Quand à partir en eclaireur au depart, pourquoi pas, mais une chose est sur, si vous travaillez de suite en arrivant à Koné, c'est pas une fois camper la haut que vous trouverez un job pour elle à Nouméa, ni à Koné d'ailleuirs. Vos journées seront trop remplies! Ca peut vous permettre de voir uniquement si, vous, le job et les conditions de vie vous plaisent. Pas la peine de faire venir votre amie si vous restez 1 mois et que ça ne vous plait pas. Tout depend si vous etes pret à tout lacher tout les 2.
Voilà en gros ma vision des choses sur votre problèmatique. N'hésitez pas si vous voulez d'autres renseignements.
Christelle
merci des réponses.
Deja un probléme de regler ma compagne a trouver du travail sur Nouméa, au moins pour six mois se qui est deja pas si mal.
Je m attendais a une réponse comme celle la sur la base de vie, de toute façon je pars lasbas pour travailler et je suis conscient que la durée de travail va etre longue (etant habituer a faire deja des journees de plus de 12heures en france , je serai depayser par l environnement mais pas par le travail...).
Il est vrai qu etre a trois heures de noumea ne va pas faciliter notre installation , mais je ne pense pas etre le seul couple à avoir vecu cela.Mais si on ne tente pas on ne sera jamais....
Christelle as tu rejoint ton compagnon sur l ile? et que penses tu de la vie lasbas?
Christelle as tu rejoint ton compagnon sur l ile? et que penses tu de la vie lasbas?
qui l eut cru?
Nous sommes arrivés ensemble en Caledonie, depuis la métropole, comme vous.
Nous sommes content de notre vie meme si ce n'est pas le paradis. Mais ça on s'en doutait! La vie n'est facile nulle part. On ne regrette pas du tout notre choix d'avoir laissé la France pour venir ici. On a perdu des choses ici, et on en a gagné, on a trouvé notre équilibre. Mais tous ceux qui débarquent n'y trouvent pas forcement leur compte. Faut essayer, il n'y a pas d'autres moyens de savoir si ça vous plaira.
Les 3h de route vous les gérez comme nous et comme d'autres. Mais on a quand meme apprécier au début d'etre ensemble. En tout cas félicitation à vous 2 d'avoir trouver chacun un job avant d'arriver sur le cailloux, c'est quand meme rare.
Bonne journée Christelle
Nous sommes content de notre vie meme si ce n'est pas le paradis. Mais ça on s'en doutait! La vie n'est facile nulle part. On ne regrette pas du tout notre choix d'avoir laissé la France pour venir ici. On a perdu des choses ici, et on en a gagné, on a trouvé notre équilibre. Mais tous ceux qui débarquent n'y trouvent pas forcement leur compte. Faut essayer, il n'y a pas d'autres moyens de savoir si ça vous plaira.
Les 3h de route vous les gérez comme nous et comme d'autres. Mais on a quand meme apprécier au début d'etre ensemble. En tout cas félicitation à vous 2 d'avoir trouver chacun un job avant d'arriver sur le cailloux, c'est quand meme rare.
Bonne journée Christelle
Je te remercie d avoir pris le temps de me répondre et d éclairer ma lumiere sur ses petits points.
Je cherche encore des gens baser au Nord de l ile pour avoir un peu plus de detail...
Merci à toi
qui l eut cru?
Bonjour,
Je suis nouveau membre sur le forum. Je suis a la recherche d'un emploi sur le caillou. Pouvez vous m'aider dans mes recherches? j'arrive a nouméa dans moins d'un mois, apres avoir envoyé des centaines d'e-mails, je n'ai toujours aucune piste pour un emploi. Savez vous si il y a du recrutement prevu dans les different sites minier ? Je voyage depuis longtemps et souhaite vraiment venir me poser a Nouméa, j'ai commencer a voyager apres le déces de mon pere et y ai vraiment pris gout. Je souhaite trouver un emploi stable et vu que je suis actuellement en Australie, J'ai choisi Nouméa. Je suis tres courageux et bosseur.
Merci beaucoups de votre reponse
michel
Je suis nouveau membre sur le forum. Je suis a la recherche d'un emploi sur le caillou. Pouvez vous m'aider dans mes recherches? j'arrive a nouméa dans moins d'un mois, apres avoir envoyé des centaines d'e-mails, je n'ai toujours aucune piste pour un emploi. Savez vous si il y a du recrutement prevu dans les different sites minier ? Je voyage depuis longtemps et souhaite vraiment venir me poser a Nouméa, j'ai commencer a voyager apres le déces de mon pere et y ai vraiment pris gout. Je souhaite trouver un emploi stable et vu que je suis actuellement en Australie, J'ai choisi Nouméa. Je suis tres courageux et bosseur.
Merci beaucoups de votre reponse
michel
Bonjour Michel,
Dans les sites minier, en tout cas, sur le projet du nord, oui ça embauche toujours. Pas mal d'expat débarquent encore en ce moment. Rapprochez vous de l'agence Atout Majeur à Nouméa, c'est eux à ma connaissance qui s'occupent du recrutement pour le nord. Mais vous verrez une fois sur place, car il faut y passer, rencontrer quelqu'un.. ceci ne sa fait pas par email, à ma connaissance. Vous pourrrez voir avec toutes les agences d'interim, c'est surement le moyen le plus facile pour integrer le marché du travail. Ils proposent des CDD et CDI. Le site de l'agence d'Adecco est plutot bien mis à jour aussi.
Voilà ce que je peux vous dire... Bon courage.
Dans les sites minier, en tout cas, sur le projet du nord, oui ça embauche toujours. Pas mal d'expat débarquent encore en ce moment. Rapprochez vous de l'agence Atout Majeur à Nouméa, c'est eux à ma connaissance qui s'occupent du recrutement pour le nord. Mais vous verrez une fois sur place, car il faut y passer, rencontrer quelqu'un.. ceci ne sa fait pas par email, à ma connaissance. Vous pourrrez voir avec toutes les agences d'interim, c'est surement le moyen le plus facile pour integrer le marché du travail. Ils proposent des CDD et CDI. Le site de l'agence d'Adecco est plutot bien mis à jour aussi.
Voilà ce que je peux vous dire... Bon courage.
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I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)
Hi everyone, so I’m planning to go study at a community college in the U.S., but the only snag is which one—there are so many options over there! I’ve heard about one in California, Diablo Valley College, and another in Florida, Valencia College. I know both states are super attractive for tourism, but my main criteria are teaching quality and price. I’m open to any advice, comments, or suggestions—thanks in advance! The start of the semester is coming up, and I’m a little nervous...
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Hi,
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Hi! I’m looking for an apartment in Malaga from September (2025) until January for my Erasmus exchange, but I’m not finding much, and it seems like there are a lot of scams. Does anyone have any leads or tips? Thanks!^^




