[legba]

I'll say take it slow,kiwis could be very strict when it comes to you changing jobs,especially when your work permit was issued for another job.
y dont you get a second job and wait for your residency to go through.
I am not sure which country you are from but yu may be ask to go apply outside NZ if you are not very careful, i am sure you dont want that aye?
Dont rush things,play by the rules until you get your residency the you are one of them.
from experience with immigration i dont use consultants but lawyers.

All the best