Loss of skilled workers

Brain Drain – New Zealand

·      1 in 8 emigrants from New Zealand leave for good

·      21% of under 30’s were most likely to leave New Zealand

·      May 2011 3300 left NZ

·      Around $4000 a year is claimed to be lost by each emigrant in tax

·      Many leave to Australia – generally for a warmer climate and better lifestyle

·      Skills Shortage is mostly: Teachers, medical staff, engineers and hospitality workers

·      There is an estimated 1 million New Zealander’s living overseas

·      24% of New Zealand born university graduates live overseas

Push from New Zealand	Pull to Australia
·      Long hours ·      Lack of roles being filled in critical positions ·      Student debt or other loans	·      Better climate ·      Better pay ·      Time to pursue other activities ·      New experiences