“It’s a broadcasting and logistical feat!” says Anna Petchell about working as a camera operator at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. Anna would know, as she’s been behind the camera at some of the biggest sports events of the summer - including Lulu Sun’s incredible run and the Centre Court finals at Wimbledon. 

Anna hails from Kiwitahi, New Zealand, south of Morrinsville in the Waikato. After studying communications (television) at AUT, she began working in NZ broadcasting in 2004, in a range of production roles. Her UK adventure first began in 2010, and she has moved between Europe, the Caribbean, USA and NZ since then. She also has seven years of hands-on sailing experience in the globally-itinerant superyacht industry.

Working on high-voltage batteries for supercars, Lizzy Grant isn’t your everyday Kiwi in the UK. Mechanical engineer, Lizzy, came over to the UK in 2021 to work for supercar company, McLaren Automotive.

Growing up in Auckland, Lizzy didn’t know any engineers, but she loved physics and maths. Her physics teacher introduced her to engineering and after attending the University of Auckland’s recruitment day for women in engineering, Lizzy decided that mechanical engineering was the pathway for her. However, she wasn’t quite ready to give up her love of physics and so she tacked on a conjoint physics degree too.

For many, the pandemic democratised the possibilities of working transnationally, allowing professionals to work from home - or indeed wherever your heart finds you. Kate Caldwell, international tax and trust law specialist, is keenly aware of the opportunities and also the potential pitfalls of living across countries, both from the professional and the personal side. After a fast-paced stretch in London at a respected City law firm advising high-net-worth individuals and family offices, she and her British partner took the leap to return to New Zealand, where Kate is now Senior Manager in PwC Legal's tax team in Auckland.