Just to back up what CC said. I had a Aussie ATPL from doing the course just north of Brissie, had the hours. NZ Commercial to Aussie ATPL, Aussie ATPL to NZ one with all the Aussie Type ratings. Only ever actually flew in Aus in PNG redg aircraft and practising for the Pom licence in Adelaide Took 10 weeks to go through including the Justice Dept and Traffic clearance. Lots of forms but once you have the clearances its about 3 weeks and they are pretty good. Check the website to check you have all the paper required to hand. They are all recognised licences no employer worth working for would care how you got the NZ licence issued.