Hi Aviationluver, I agree with haughtney1. I’ve just done the Oz ATPL flight test and it was a mission. Not too sure about the NZ process but I believe its Airlaw exam, medical and flight test. The Oz one as follows:
1. Have your overseas qualification assessed by CLARC.
2. Write AOSA, AHUF and IREX exams.
3. Attain Class 1 medical.
4. Do the ATPL flight test consisting of a 3 hour ground component oral exam, followed by a 3:30-4:00 (if done in Sim) flight test.
In my case the CASA FTE suggested it be spread over two days, ground component, IFR flight planning etc. then flight test on day 2. Total cost to myself, approx A$10,000. Included 2 hour practice session to get back up to speed as I had not been flying for approx. 13months. Had to rent a Qantas sim.
The alternative would be to do the NZ one, then present that to CASA and they’ll hand you a OZ ATPL by way of the Tasman agreement!
enjoy!