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Celerity

(44,484 posts)
Wed Sep 13, 2023, 07:19 PM Sep 2023

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

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
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New Zealand Really, Really Wants Americans to Move There for Work (Original Post) Celerity Sep 2023 OP
Sadly I'm too old or I'd pack my stuff in a second. Phoenix61 Sep 2023 #1
Me too. Sanity Claws Sep 2023 #2
Things change.. I tried to move there years ago and they did not want or need my profession. mitch96 Sep 2023 #3
Same here - I looked into the requirements drmeow Sep 2023 #4
"Middle Earth needs workers!" 😄 electric_blue68 Sep 2023 #5
But the bugs! zanana1 Sep 2023 #6
I'll bet they'll give Americans healthcare. area51 Sep 2023 #7
No list of the perks... lame54 Sep 2023 #8

Phoenix61

(17,080 posts)
1. Sadly I'm too old or I'd pack my stuff in a second.
Wed Sep 13, 2023, 07:30 PM
Sep 2023

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

mitch96

(14,017 posts)
3. Things change.. I tried to move there years ago and they did not want or need my profession.
Wed Sep 13, 2023, 08:48 PM
Sep 2023

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..
m

drmeow

(5,079 posts)
4. Same here - I looked into the requirements
Wed Sep 13, 2023, 09:17 PM
Sep 2023

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

(15,377 posts)
5. "Middle Earth needs workers!" 😄
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 06:36 PM
Sep 2023

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

area51

(11,976 posts)
7. I'll bet they'll give Americans healthcare.
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 08:29 PM
Sep 2023

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

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