Didn't you get a reply from NZIS yet? You said you had emailed them to ask about it. They would be the ones to tell you if you can apply before December.
Certainly the WHV would be your best option because you can take any kind of temporary work with that. The problem with the Work Permit would be that you need skilled employment and waitressing and reception work isn't classed as skilled. NZIS regard such jobs as being suitable for New Zealanders and, as such, wouldn't be looking to import people from overseas to do them.
If you were applying as a teacher you could probably get a WP but I honestly can't say if they take teachers temporarily. I think you need to have 2 years experience and be registered to apply for teaching jobs. Perhaps a teacher's aid but sometimes these jobs are unpaid. Are you training to be a teacher or have you already qualified?
I really don't know what to suggest other than what has already been said. Anyone else got any ideas?
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