Sarboy
If you are in the UK think hard about attempting to fly in NZ. Most pilots there leave to make a living overseas if they can - it's just too hard there, with too many pilots and too few jobs, unless you have plenty of experience.
There are a few that make a liveable wage but unfortunately not many could be described as doing more than surviving financially.
If you are capable of going the fixed wing way it's probably the best option - that will mean years of being exploited as well, but there is a chance of at least making a decent living if you make it all the way to the top. The top rotary pilots could hardly be described as doing that on an international scale of income.
Just my opinion, others may differ.