Appendix 11 - List of Occupations which may be considered skilled employment under SM7.10.1(b) of the Skilled Migrant Category
See List of Skilled Occupations Effective 04/02/2008
See LIst of Occupations Effective 28/11/2005
See SM7.10.1(b)
Occupations in the following Major Groups of the New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Major Group 3
(Technicians and Associate Professionals) in the following occupations only:
31111 Physical Science Technician |
31121 Quantity Surveyor |
31122 Surveyor's Technician |
31123 Clerk of Works |
31124 Other Civil Engineering Technician |
31131 Electrical Engineering Technician |
31141 Telecommunications Technician |
31142 Computer Systems Technician |
31143 Other Electronics Engineering Technician |
31144 Avionics Technician |
31151 Mechanical Engineering Technician |
31161 Chemical Engineering Technician |
31191 Other Engineering Technician |
31192 Non-Destructive Testing Technician |
31211 Computer Programmer |
31213 Computer Support Technician |
31311 Photographer |
31312 Camera Operator |
31313 Sound Recording Equipment Controller |
31321 Broadcasting, Transmitting and Studio Equipment Controller |
31322 Radio Operator |
31331 Medical Radiation Technologist |
31332 Other Medical Equipment Controller |
31333 Sonographer |
31411 Ships' Engineer |
31421 Ships' Officer (Deck) including Master |
31422 Launch Master |
31423 Other Ships' Deck Officer and Pilot |
31431 Aircraft Pilot and Flight Crew |
31433 Flying Instructor |
31434 Helicopter Pilot |
31441 Air Traffic Controller |
31514 Health Inspector |
31515 Agricultural Inspector |
32111 Life Science Technician |
32112 Medical Laboratory Technician |
32121 Agricultural Technician |
32122 Forest Technician |
32211 Dispensing Optician |
32221Dental Therapist |
32231 Physiotherapist |
32232 Occupational Therapist |
32233 Osteopath |
32236 Chiropractor |
32234 Orthotist and/or Prosthetist |
32235 Podiatrist |
32241 Veterinary Assistant |
32251 Hospital Dispensary Assistant |
32252 Retail Dispensary Assistant |
32261 Other Health Associate Professional |
32262 Dental Technician |
32311 Enrolled Nurse |
32312 Karitane Nurse |
33111 Financial Dealer and Broker |
33164 Wool Buyer/Merchant |
33171 Valuer |
33181 Auctioneer |
33231 Bookkeeper |
33242 Building Control/Consents Officer |
33411 Social Worker |
33413 Case Worker |
33412 Probation Officer |
33421 Employment Programme Teaching Associate Professional |
33511 Careers, Transition, Employment Adviser |
33612 Reporter |
33613 Editor |
33615 Copywriter |
33631 Graphic Designer |
33632 Fashion Designer |
33634 Industrial Designer |
33636 Interior Designer |
33635 Paste Up Artist |
33641 Composer |
33642 Instrumentalist |
33643 Singer |
33644 Singing and Music Teacher |
33651 Dancer |
33652 Dancing Teacher and/or Choreographer |
33661 Actor |
33662 Artistic Director |
33691 Professional Sportsperson |
33692 Sports Coach or Trainer |
33811 Acclimatisation Officer |
33812 National Park Ranger |
Major Group 5
Service and Sales Workers in the following occupations only:
51313 Ambulance Officer |
51411 Hairdresser |
51431 Funeral Director |
51511 Fire Fighter |
51521 Detective |
51522 Police Officer |
51531 Prison Officer |
Major Group 6
Agriculture and Fishery Workers in the following occupations only:
61131 Nursery Grower only |
61263 Wool Classer |
61441 Animal Welfare Worker |
Note: Managers in the agricultural and horticultural industries may be assessed against the management occupations listed in Major Group 1.
Major Group 8
Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers in the following occupations only:
81133 Driller |
81231 Welder and Flame-Cutter |
81313 Pottery and Porcelain Mould Maker |
81411 Timber Processing Machine Operator |
81531 Still and Reactor Operator |
81611 Power Generating Plant Operator |
82113 Spring Maker and Wire Worker |
82221 Electroplater |
82635 Hat Maker |
82731 Grain Miller |
82792 Distillery Worker (Alcoholic Beverages) |
82923 Linesperson |
83411 Deck Rating |
84111 Drainlayer |
84112 Pipe Fitter |
84114 Scaffolder |
84117 Roofer |
84118 Aluminium Joiner |
Effective 13/12/2004