Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

I am coming on a fact-finding trip/holiday in October.

My work skills are IT related (C#.Net programming among others) and I have been doing research on SEEK etc.

I have found that I can find suitable employment in both Auckland and Wellington (as well as other places such as BOP) but research also shows that house prices are better in Wellington.

Is 'Welly' a nice little city to get in and out of when commuting?


Any responses would be good.

Steve

Re: Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

Hi Mate,

For IT jobs Welly is much better and pay much better. Gov jobs and .net is in high demand. As Auckland has more IT professionals, kiwi employers are always looking for the cheaper professionals. In terms commute, no comparison, the worst you can get in Welly is 20-25 minutes commute. Auckland depends where you are and where you work , but you can get up to 50 min - 1 hour.
Good luck mate, whatever your decision.

Re: Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

Wellington is a relatively easy commute, I live 30km's out and with bus, train and walking, it take about an hour door to door... And it's relatively hassle free...

Re: Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

House prices in Auckland have rocketed beyond belief, a chain reaction of this is rentals prices also increasing.

IT jobs certainly a plenty in Auckland and Wellington. You will find that alot of the companies / organisations you contact will have an office in both locations.

Re: Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

If I could turn back the clock I would have chosen Wellington. I also think that had this been the case, we probably wouldn't be strongly considering a move back to the UK in the not too distant future.

I'd say there are more jobs in Auckland, but the pay vs cost of living situation seems far better in WLG than Auckland.

Re: Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

Thanks to everyone for your advice.
Much appreciated.

Steve

Re: Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

Hi Steve.

I can recommend an IT recruiting company in Wellington if you need one. They got me the job I'm in now and have been very efficient.

Message me if you need details.

Tony

Re: Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

PM me the details please

Re: Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

I would also be interested in the IT recruitment agency in Wellington if you could message me the details.
Thanks
Andy

Re: Auckland v. Wellington for IT Roles
 

Hi Tony,
Thanks for this.

I have sent you a message.
Steve