You’re definitely not alone in this— we grapple with similar issues here in NZ.
As others have said, remote work, earning to give, government/policy work, and starting your own project can all be good options.
EA NZ has set up a job board featuring remote + NZ-based roles, which might be useful to you also? (Though obviously the NZ-based jobs are only relevant to kiwis or those wanting to move here).
You’re definitely not alone in this— we grapple with similar issues here in NZ.
As others have said, remote work, earning to give, government/policy work, and starting your own project can all be good options.
EA NZ has set up a job board featuring remote + NZ-based roles, which might be useful to you also? (Though obviously the NZ-based jobs are only relevant to kiwis or those wanting to move here).