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DEMO · 50 RESPONDENTS · JULY 2026 · POC SYNTHETIC DATA
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Respondents
50
POC cohort · July 2026
Consent to Contact
33
66% will accept comms
Peer Directory
33
66% open to peer intro
Imminent Movers
19
38% within 6 months
Avg Perception Shift
+0.7
pts across all 5 dimensions
Avg Completion
13.4
mins · proxy for engagement
Entry Path Split
Primary entry path — who chose what as their starting point
B — Personal Development19 · 38%
largest primary entry group
A — Business / Diplomacy16 · 32%
international business & diplomacy focus
C — Working in UK15 · 30%
smallest primary group — but draws the most secondary traffic
Toggle to Total Engaged to see cross-path secondary completions.
What Shaped UK Perception
Education / Study3264%
Personal connections in UK2958%
Media / News2754%
Work / Business experience2448%
Key Signals
✓ Where we're winning
Network reaching the right moment
+0.9 vs +0.6 shift
Imminent movers shift 50% more than explorers and spend 38% longer completing.
Four cities ready to launch
Auckland · Wellington · Christchurch · Palmerston North
All four clear the 5-person threshold with peer opt-in base to seed introductions.
Module C is the gravitational centre
66% total engagement
Two thirds touched the Working in UK module regardless of entry path.
⚠ Watch-outs
Employed majority — not students
62% in employment
Mid-career movers need different content and timing than student-focused delivery.
Auckland dominance felt in the room
36% Auckland · flagged in open text
Two respondents named it independently. Regional equity needs deliberate investment.
Word of mouth strong — needs a mechanic
22% organic referral
Nearly 1 in 4 via word of mouth with no budget. A refer-a-peer prompt could double this.
UK Perception Shift
Average scores per dimension · 0 = most negative · 5 = most positive · 50 respondents
All Dimensions — Before vs After
Before AfterBEFORE · AFTER · SHIFT
Cultural Ties
2.33.1+0.8
Business Opportunity
2.33.1+0.8
Career Relevance
2.43.1+0.7
Political Relationship
2.12.8+0.7
Place to Live/Work
2.33.0+0.7
Highest Ceiling Remaining
2.8
Average after-score
Political Relationship
2.2 pts below ceiling. Hardest dimension for a network to move alone.
Consistent Movers
+0.8
Largest shift
Cultural Ties & Business Opportunity
Education / Study is the top influence factor at 64% — the academic pipeline is a strong lever.
Intent & Engagement
Move timeframe as a segmentation lens — cuts across perception shift, completion time, and module behaviour
Perception Shift & Completion by Move Intent
TimeframenAvg ShiftAvg MinsShift relative to cohort
Within 6 months19+0.917.0
1–2 years15+0.611.7
Exploring options12+0.612.2
Not planning — just interested4+0.76.2
Imminent Movers Profile
Count
19
38% of cohort
Avg Completion
17.0 mins
vs 11.7 for 1–2yr group
Perception Shift
+0.9
50% higher than 1–2yr group
Peer Opt-in by Intent
Within 6 months74% opt-in
1–2 years60% opt-in
Exploring options58% opt-in
Not planning50% opt-in
What This Tells Us
Completion time is a reliable engagement proxy. Imminent movers spend 45% longer — extracting real value, not browsing.

The 1–2 year and 'exploring' groups show identical shift (+0.6) — treat them as one segment.

Even 4 passive respondents show +0.7 shift. Low-intent exposure still moves the dial.
Regional Breakdown
Virtual community viability — threshold: 5+ respondents to anchor a city cohort
Auckland
18
36% of cohort
✓ Critical mass
Peer opt-ins: 12
Wellington
10
20% of cohort
✓ Critical mass
Peer opt-ins: 7
Christchurch
6
12% of cohort
✓ Critical mass
Peer opt-ins: 4
Palmerston North
5
10% of cohort
✓ Critical mass
Peer opt-ins: 3
Hamilton
4
8% of cohort
⚡ Possible
Peer opt-ins: 4
Dunedin
4
8% of cohort
⚡ Possible
Peer opt-ins: 3
Tauranga
3
6% of cohort
✗ Too small
Peer opt-ins: 0
Nelson
0
0% of cohort
✗ No respondents yet
Interpretation
Four cities ready now
Auckland · Wellington · Christchurch · Palmerston North
All four clear the threshold. Palmerston North is a surprise — worth investigating the referral source driving that cluster.
Don't invest yet
Nelson · Napier / Hawke's Bay
Zero respondents from either region. Not a signal to act — a signal to watch.
Hamilton: 100% peer opt-in
4 of 4 opted in
Every Hamilton respondent wants peer connections. Small sample but a strong quality signal.
Demographics
Baseline cohort profile — age, gender, ethnicity, current status, university
Gender
Female23
Male19
Non-binary4
Prefer not to say4
Positive shift: Female majority at 46% vs 38% male.
Age Band
18 – 2430 · 60%
25 – 3520 · 40%
Current Status
Employed — private sector16
Employed — public sector / govt15
Studying (undergraduate)5
Studying (postgraduate)5
Between roles4
Self-employed / freelance4
Watch-out: 62% in employment. Mid-career movers need evening/weekend delivery.
University / Institution
University of Auckland17
Victoria University of Wellington8
University of Otago4
Massey University2
AUT2
University of Canterbury2
University of Waikato2
Auckland dominates at 47%. Victoria at 22% is the natural second partner.
Channel Attribution
How respondents found the network · single referral source captured at registration
Referral Source — Ranked by Volume
Friend or colleague1122%
University alumni network816%
Social media714%
LinkedIn510%
Event or conference36%
Other1632%
Word of mouth strongest channel
22% organic referral
Nearly 1 in 4 found the network via a friend or colleague with no budget. A refer-a-peer mechanic could amplify this significantly.
Alumni networks underused
16% via university alumni
University alumni networks are second — formal partnerships with Auckland and Victoria would be high leverage.
Social media underperforming
14% social media
Social is third despite being the most invested channel. Consistent posting cadence and community-first content needed.
Module Priority Scores
Average rating per question · 0 = Not Needed · 5 = Essential
C — Working in the UK
UK visa and immigration guidance
3.6
Medium
UK job market and employer insights
3.4
Medium
Cost of living and relocation support
3.1
Medium
Alumni network for NZ people in the UK
3.1
Medium
B — Personal Development
Leadership development programmes
3.5
Medium
Peer learning and knowledge sharing
3.3
Medium
Mentoring and coaching opportunities
3.2
Medium
Personal growth workshops or events
3.0
Medium
A — International Business / Diplomacy
Career-relevant content on global trade
3.2
Medium
Access to international business networks
3.2
Medium
Insight into diplomatic structures
3.0
Medium
Connections to NZ–UK business leaders
3.0
Medium
Reading the Scores
Module C leads (visa 3.6, job market 3.4) — consistent with being the gravitational centre. Module B's leadership at 3.5 signals mid-career respondents want structured development. Module A scores are tightest — equally valued, no standout. Cross-tab against intent in live data: imminent movers will push Module C higher still.
Open Text Responses
Unedited · colour = primary entry path
PATH C — WORKING IN UK
"More events in Wellington would help."
Wellington · 18–24 · Public sector
PATH B — PERSONAL DEV
"More female mentors please."
Christchurch · 25–35 · Private sector
PATH A — BUSINESS
"Really valuable for understanding trade pathways."
Wellington · 18–24 · Postgraduate
PATH B — PERSONAL DEV
"Would love to connect with NZ alumni in London."
Dunedin · 25–35 · Between roles
PATH C — WORKING IN UK
"Could you include Pacific connections too?"
Tauranga · 18–24 · Undergraduate
PATH A — BUSINESS
"The network feels a bit Auckland-centric."
Wellington · 25–35 · Public sector
PATH B — PERSONAL DEV
"Would be great to have a UK-based buddy system."
Auckland · 25–35 · Self-employed
PATH A — BUSINESS
"Could do with more Māori lens on international networking."
Wellington · 18–24 · Postgraduate
PATH C — WORKING IN UK
"More case studies from NZers who've made the move."
Auckland · 25–35 · Private sector
Emerging Themes
Geographic equity
Wellington + regional NZ
Named independently by multiple respondents. The data supports a deliberate regional parity push.
Community is the product
Peer, alumni, buddy, sessions
Four separate respondents naming connection over content. The network is the value proposition.
Inclusion gaps named
Gender · Māori · Pasifika · Pacific
Three distinct signals in open text, corroborated by demographics. Needs deliberate work before scale.
Respondent List
All 50 POC submissions
IDNameAgeCityGenderEthnicityStatusPathIntentConsentPeerMins
Showing 50 of 50 respondents
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Alex Mitchell
Wellington · Word of mouth · KN-1051
25–35 Policy Consultancy Wellington
87
Engagement Score
Your Recommended Path
B
Personal Development
Best fit based on your profile
Your background in policy and international relations, combined with your interest in networking and career development, aligns most strongly with the Personal Development module. Leadership, peer learning and mentoring are where you'll get most value.
Also relevant: Module C (Working in UK) — your Edinburgh exchange and UK connection make this a strong secondary path.
Engagement Score Breakdown
Your score reflects the depth and specificity of your registration responses. Higher scores predict stronger network engagement.
Description depthHigh
Goals specificityHigh
Topics interestStrong
Referrals providedHigh
Coordination interestYes
Your Wellington Peer Matches
7 network members in Wellington who match your profile and have opted in to peer introductions.
AH
Aroha Harris
Public sector · 18–24 · VUW
Path C
LM
Lucas Martin
Private sector · 18–24 · UoA
Path A
LH
Liam Harris
Postgraduate · 18–24 · VUW
Path A
AP
Anika Parata
Public sector · 18–24 · VUW
Path A
GW
Tom Walker
Public sector · 25–35 · VUW
Path A
Peer introductions are made by the network team — we'll connect you when both parties confirm interest.
Your Next Steps
1
Join the Wellington cohort kickoff
Wellington has 10 members and 7 peer opt-ins — the team is planning the first cohort event. You'll receive an invitation within 2 weeks.
2
Explore Module B — Personal Development
Leadership development and peer learning are the highest-rated areas for your profile. The first session covers building international career networks.
3
Consider helping coordinate Wellington events
You indicated interest in event coordination — the Wellington volunteer team has capacity for one more organiser. Reply to your confirmation email to express interest.
What Your Profile Tells Us
Your Edinburgh exchange and policy background make you a strong candidate for the UK Alumni Network — a smaller, high-engagement group within the broader network focused on NZ–UK career pathways.
You mentioned climate change, tech policy and AI governance — these are emerging themes in the open text responses. You're not alone: 19% of respondents flagged tech/AI without being prompted. Expect programming in this area within 6 months.
Your three suggested contacts (Dr Sarah Lim, James Park, Priya Sharma) have been noted. The team reviews speaker suggestions quarterly — these will be considered for the next event planning cycle.