Ryan Rogers
The screen sector beckoned American Ryan Rogers to Wellington. It didn’t take long for him to realise that the city’s friendly people and safe neighbourhoods were the perfect environment to raise a family.
Escape to Wellington
Dream job? How about dream life — in Wellington, you can have it all. The city buzz, a short commute, diverse work opportunities, and the forest and ocean on your doorstep.
Escape to a wild and creative city — Wellington is an art and cultural hub with many headquarters based in the city, and a jam-packed event calendar. Home to award-winning restaurants, craft beer breweries, coffee roasteries, and wineries, you’re never far from something delicious.
There are many places in the world that offer natural beauty, career opportunities, culture and nightlife, and safety for a family. Wellington offers all of this within walking distance from your front door.
Hear from those that made Wellington home
Missy Molloy
Having lived in big cities and small towns across The United States, Missy Molloy thinks Wellington captures the best of both worlds. The city is small enough to be friendly, and big enough to give ‘big city’ atmosphere.
Bianca Grizhar
Armed with a long list of criteria for what a city needed to offer, Berliner Bianca Grizhar settled on Wellington. Its healthy living and supportive creative technology community made it a winner.
David Menéndez Arán
Coming from a densely populated city in Argentina where green space was at least ninety minutes away, David Menéndez Arán still marvels at how close beaches and forest are to his home in Wellington.
Kara Barbes
Work-life balance in the film industry is difficult. For Kara Barbes, those 12-hour days in Los Angeles are a thing of the past. Wellington’s compact geography allows for a better balance for the things she loves.
Job opportunities in Wellington
There are more than 3,000 jobs listed in Wellington, New Zealand. Learn about some of them below, or explore the full list on Seek.
Seek job listingsFilm and gaming jobs in Wellington
Producer/Project Manager | Fox & Co
This dynamic motion design and animation content studio is seeking a Producer/Project Manager to join their team in crafting compelling visual narratives for diverse clients across industries.
Experienced 3D Production Artist | PikPok
Join New Zealand’s leading video game developer and publisher where you’ll use your skills in contemporary game engines to create and implement high-quality game assets in a dynamic team environment.
Expressions of Interest | Wētā FX
This Wellington-based visual effects and animation company is seeking interest from talented people, whether you’re an Artist, in Production, IT or Support. Join a ground-breaking company famous for its exceptional work.
Experienced senior UI Designer | PikPok
Join a dynamic and talented team at a leading video game developer, utilising your strong UI/UX design skills to create enjoyable game interfaces, with great benefits and a supportive workplace culture.
Start planning your escape to Wellington
Why escape to Wellington
Perched on the water’s edge and surrounded by tree-covered hills, it’s no surprise that New Zealand’s creative and cultural capital often ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world.
Why you should work in Wellington
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