Steps to work as Engineer in NZ (for non-residents) Cost

1 Get Work Visa 1.1 Apply for Visa at immigration $530

1.2 Express of interest through NZQA $138
2 Get a job offer 2.1 Apply directly (job websites) free

Ways to elevate your chance of getting a job

Beef up your linkedin account free
Get IPENZ accreditation (costly but worth a shot) $1,175
Prepare the best cover letter effort
3 Get employed

Note: you can skip step 1 and go directly to step 2 to minimise cost, but getting a work visa is an advantage in landing a job
Reference
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/work/explore-work-visa-options
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/international-qualifications/pre-assessment-result/
http://www.trademe.co.nz/jobs
https://www.seek.co.nz/
https://nz.indeed.com/

www.linkedin.com
https://www.ipenz.nz/home/development-registration/registration

work visa is an advantage in landing a job