After Tax, I am banking 55K and not paying for food or accommodation while on base. 40 on 20 off.
That is shortly going to go up to 68k after tax, and then eventually 81k. I've figured that living package is around 100k give or take.
Thats on a Part 135 job.
Get a little bit of experience then get the hell out of NZ for a few years.
Your bank account, flight hours, life experience and career will thank you for it.