Need honest advice from people living in New Zealand (especially Christchurch/Auckland)

Hi everyone,

I'm a 23-year-old from India and I'm seriously considering moving to New Zealand for further studies. Before I make such a big financial and life decision, I wanted to hear from people who are actually living and working there.

A bit about me:

Around 5 years of professional experience as a video editor

Worked with Techy Pathshala (1M+ YouTube audience), Global Esports for almost 3 years, and currently freelance for an international brand

Strong skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, storytelling and content strategy

I'm looking at Yoobee Colleges' Diploma in Film & TV Production in Christchurch. I already have a close relative living in Christchurch, so accommodation and settling in would hopefully be easier.

The reason I'm considering this isn't because I need someone to teach me editing. I already work professionally. My goal is to get an internationally recognised qualification, build a local network, gain work experience, and eventually build a creative agency offering video production, content strategy and social media management.

However, after reading many Reddit posts, I'm honestly a bit worried. A lot of people mention that New Zealand's creative/media industry is very small, jobs receive 100+ applications, and employers generally prefer Kiwis over international graduates.

So I'd really appreciate honest answers to these questions:

Is the media/content creation industry actually that difficult to break into?

Would someone with my experience have a realistic chance of finding work after graduation?

Is Christchurch a good place for creative careers, or is Auckland significantly better?

IsYoobee respected by employers, or is it just another private college?

I'm not looking for sugar-coated answers. If you think this is a bad plan, please tell me why. I'd rather hear difficult truths now than regret a decision after spending a significant amount of money.

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to reply.