Old Andy huh
..call Sunair, Mountainair, Great Barrier Airlines and Air Discovery. Don't tell them you're happy to work for peanuts. They don't like being reminded that they're parasites. 4-500 hours with a multi ifr rating should be enough. Tell them you are wanting to stay for 2 years, offer to pay for your rating. Be nice, but not too nice. Tell them you'll work in the office and loading bags, washing planes etc until an opportuninty arises..good luck.