Like DeltaT said.
I know a guy with a jaa atpl(f) going through that process and it sucks. But if you wanna come home then do it. Or think about the Aussie ATPL's and use the TTRMA. Other wisewise do the NZ exams. Once into the links you will have to wait for a command with eagle to do your atpl or on your second or third check with Nelson you can do it. Not sure about Cook. I would think you would still need 1500 hrs TT for J* and Pac Blue even with a couple hundred hours jet time.
Either way sounds like you will need to do some exams.