You should also do some research regarding your dog and NZ.
NZ being an island they may take a similar approach as the UK .Probably have a long quarantine time for animals, the UK used to be six months.
I'm actually dealing with that right now, and the expression of interest for immigration process as well.
They have a scoring system that they pull candidates from on a bi-weekly basis, scoring in the 140-200 point ranges are selected first,, then 100-139
My professional experience scores me in the high 170's as in an industry of immediate demand and future growth and my visa applications are done under the skilled migrant category(I've gotta spend money to prove I can speak ingrish though)
Quarantine period for dogs is 10 days(she'll be quite unhappy about this)