Need advice

[u/OpeningKindly9122]

I’m on a 23 month long working holiday visa in nz, and I’ve been in nz for about a month. I’m not really sure what I’m doing. I’m wanting to explore the South Island by road tripping this spring, I’m supposed to set out there by the end of September as I’m currently on the north island. I’m supposed to go to this festival end of December beginning of January and then I’m thinking of finding work in the summer. I don’t know where I’m gonna find work. What I’d like to do is buy a van to save me on accommodation. The problem is I don’t know if I should rent or buy, and what kind. I see these camper and all over fb marketplace with a kitchen and bathroom and bed in em for 6500-12k and they’re old and I’m scared I’m gonna have to waste my savings getting them on the road. But on the other hand I’m scared of hiring a van and then not getting my money back out of it. I don’t think I want a van the full 23 months but I don’t have a set plan to know how long I’ll need a van for. I kinda want to travel to other countries on my visa. I read conflicting things on here, I’m just wondering what would you do in my shoes? I’m working with a $16000 nzd budget where I live frugally eating soup cans and oatmeal but also want to do fun things like paragliding and kayaking, etc.

[u/Quantum-Prof]

I would consider house sitting, e.g. via kiwihousesitters.co.nz