to the forum, Polecat.
As I?m sure you realise, it is very difficult to get into NZ to stay long term without skills, qualifications, having a job offer, family there or being able to invest in the country. The rules and regulations are pretty strict. It could be very difficult to be accepted for a position without the relevant qualifications
What a lot of people have done is to travel to NZ on a Visitor?s Visa, look for work and then apply for a Work Permit to allow them to work in NZ legally. This is only a temporary measure, but can give you up to 3 years before needing to reapply, providing the job is still ongoing. Whether you would be able to find a job that qualifies you to get a WP, depends on what you do for a living and what skills, if any, you have that NZ is in need of. It would be a great risk to your current job if you packed it in to travel to NZ on the offchance you could find the type of work that would allow you to gain a WP.
This NZIS link gives you some insight about all the different
visa types that are available. Perhaps you can read down through it to see if anything at all fits your circumstances. Three conditions for applying for a WP are that, if you do find a job, it has to pay at least $45,000 to comply, must last for a minimum of 2 years and be with an accredited employer.
I?m sorry I can?t be more encouraging, but, without qualifications and a good deal of experience, it is very difficult to stay long term. I?m not very clued up on fast track qualifications either, I?m afraid. I suspect there is no quick fix, but perhaps someone else can come up with an idea.