Thanks Littlebird.
The HR woman I was speaking with said said pretty much the same. Could be waiting a long time for an Oz position.
Decided to go with NZ and have been offered a job. Endorsement next month and start date beginning of Jan.
They made it clear that transferring to Oz would be difficult if not impossible so be sure of where you want to go. Seems to be more opportunity in NZ at the moment though.