Well, I must say I was in the similar position - and still is - with regard to any aviation-related activity. Couple of years back there was a good chance to be employed, at least part-time, by one of the parachute-droppers - now with part 115 most of them went belly up and the meagre supply of the jobs turned into even smaller trickle. Move around, if you can - try down South, as far down as Invercargil.