We only have ourselves to blame, we cheapened our 'profession' years ago and Jetstar NZ is now the result of this exploitation of peoples desperation to work which started a long time ago.
Dont know why you are directing this at NZ pilots, I have only ever heard Aussies driving them. Actually come to think of it, I dont know why the f#*k anybody refers to it as Jetstar NZ. The pilots are Aussies, the planes VH registered, CEO is an Aussie, they operate under Aussie rules. Its the airline equivilent to bunnings Warehouse (and dont get me started about those c#@ts)
And on a less important note, what smart b@stard decided to paint the planes grey, makes them bloody hard to sight.