Cloud Clutter speaks the truth.
There are many options to progress in NZ. Companies employ pilots with various experience but with one common denominator.
They all have the right ATTITUDE
Hold on to your pingers until you get a sniff of chance. Then if you need to do some more training then you have the funds to do it quickly which shows a prospective employer how willing you are to work for them.
Take what ever you can find, work hard at at and your reputation will help you to find the next opportunity.