Get free flights to New Zealand, y'all. But only if you accept a job interview

There's always a catch.
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Johnny Lieu
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Get free flights to New Zealand, y'all. But only if you accept a job interview
Wellington wants YOU! Credit: Rick Colls/REX/Shutterstock

If you're working in the tech world, New Zealand wants YOU. Specifically, the city of Wellington -- self-titled tech and innovation capital of the South Pacific.

A program called Looksee Wellington is giving 100 people free flights and accommodation to check out the city for a week. But there's a catch.

The city is yours to visit and explore, but you'll also need to commit to pre-arranged job interviews with tech companies in the area.

The city is home to companies like accounting software group Xero and Weta Digital, who did the visual effects in Avatar and Lord of the Rings.

They're looking to fill roles in software development, as well as hiring new digital producers and creative directors. At the end of the week, you'll get a job offer from one of the companies.

Granted, it is an unconventional way of trying to attract top talent. But Wellington is pretty nice, being surrounded by cool mountains AND it's the craft beer capital of the country, in which hipsters abound.

If you're interested, just create a profile on the LookSee website. Then, Wellington employers will nominate their chosen candidates, and those with the highest number of nominations will be selected to fly to Wellington.

So sure, it seems like a resumé competition, but if you win, you get to live in the best little city ever! By the way, here's a collection of our resumé tips right here.

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Johnny Lieu

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