New Zealand Really, Really Wants Americans to Move There for Work

[Celerity]

The nation's capital just launched a new recruiting campaign.

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/wellington-new-zealand-hiring-americans-work



This is your sign to pack your bags and literally move across the planet. Wellington, New Zealand's capital, has just introduced a new push aimed at recruiting people from the US, the UK, and the rest of the world to move to the city and start working there, building a new life in a new country.

Dubbed "ESC to Wellington," the new recruiting campaign by WellingtonNZ (the region's economic development agency) highlights all the wins and gains you'd get by moving to the New Zealand city. In addition to gorgeous landscapes and scenery, Wellington is portraying itself as an ideal city to live in if you really want to improve the quality of your life.

According to the Global Liveability Index 2023, Wellington is 23rd on the ranking of most livable places in the world, and it's constantly improving, too. Compared to last year, the city has moved up by 35 places, and it flaunts crucial traits such as safety, walkability, and location of emergency services. Plus, the work-life balance is great too—cost of living is lower than NYC, and salaries are the highest compared to the rest of New Zealand.

If you're a person who loves to get around and do stuff, Wellington says it is the place for you. From sports to film, it is a renowned cultural hub, and it is constantly hosting world-class events and activities for everyone. Add to that that thanks to increased flight service from the US, New Zealand is now incredibly easy to reach, and you're golden! Career-wise, you're pretty much set too. Currently, the city is flaunting more than 3,000 openings in a variety of fields, including tech and business, among many others.

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the campaign's website:

Escape to Wellington

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/esc

Job Listings

https://www.seek.co.nz/jobs/in-All-Wellington

[Phoenix61]

1. Sadly I'm too old or I'd pack my stuff in a second.

I loved New Zealand. It’s a beautiful country with friendly people.

[Sanity Claws]

2. Me too.

I'm close to retirement.

[mitch96]

3. Things change.. I tried to move there years ago and they did not want or need my profession.

Otherwise I would need a shit pot of money to move there or only stay 6 mos at a time.
Ah no.
I'd still love to visit though..
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[drmeow]

4. Same here - I looked into the requirements

when I was there about 15 years ago and concluded they had no interest in me. Now I'm too close to retirement!

[electric_blue68]

5. "Middle Earth needs workers!" 😄

For those who don't know the Film Trilogy -
Lord of the Rings (LOTR) was filmed in beautiful NZ. 👍

[zanana1]

6. But the bugs!

[area51]

7. I'll bet they'll give Americans healthcare.

Goodness knows we'll never convert to universal healthcare here.

[lame54]

8. No list of the perks...

Usually they dangle a carrot to get you there
No mention of that