New zealand Training and uk Conversions

[benrudder]

Hi

I would like to gain my commercial pilots licence with multi engine instrument rating in New Zealand from Nil hours. I am attracted to this because of the location and what i thought was a much cheaper option than doing training in the UK. I've been looking into the process of converting a NZ CPL to a JAA- CPL and have realised that it costs quite alot to do this and adds hassle because some exams have to be done again along with flight tests etc. I hear alot about people from the UK doing their training abroad so my question is:
If I my aim is to eventually get an airline job, do i need to convert to a JAA-CPL, what have other people done after training abroad?

Thanks

Ben Rudder