Occupational Group

Occupation
Occupations are listed by ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code.

Long Term Skill Shortage List Requirements
Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this list.

Bonus point requirements
In order to claim bonus points for qualifications in an area of absolute skill shortage under the Skilled Migrant Category, applicants must meet the following specifications.

Agriculture and Forestry

Forest Scientist (234113)

One of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Forest Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Forestry Science (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours (NZQF Level 8)

One of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Forest Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Forestry Science (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours (NZQF Level 8)

Construction

Construction Project Manager (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111)

One of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7)
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)
- Diploma of Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)
- National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 6)
- A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering (listed - see Note 3)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand in the field of civil engineering
- NZ registration in the field of civil engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
AND
a minimum of five years' relevant post-qualification work experience

One of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7)
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)
- Diploma of Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)
- National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 6)
- A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering (listed - see Note 3)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand in the field of civil engineering
- NZ registration in the field of civil engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
AND
a minimum of five years' relevant post-qualification work experience

Construction

Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) (133112)

One of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Technology - Building (NZQF Level 7)
- Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7)
- National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Construction (NZQF Level 6) (Relevant strand is Construction Management)
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

One of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Technology - Building (NZQF Level 7)
- Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7)
- National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Construction (NZQF Level 6) (Relevant strand is Construction Management)
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

Construction

Quantity Surveyor (233213)

One of the following:
- Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7)
- Student or Affiliate Membership, or MNZIQS, of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS)
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

One of the following:
- Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7)
- Student or Affiliate Membership, or MNZIQS, of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS)
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

Construction

Surveyor (232212)

One of the following:
- Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
- Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors
- Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIS)

One of the following:
- Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
- Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors
- Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIS)

Engineering

Chemical Engineer (233111), Materials Engineer (233112), Civil Engineer (233211), Geotechnical Engineer (233212), Structural Engineer (233214), Electrical Engineer (233311), Electronics Engineer (233411), Industrial Engineer (233511), Mechanical Engineer (233512), Production or Plant Engineer (233513), Petroleum Engineer (233612), Environmental Engineer (233915), Engineering Professionals nec (233999)

One of the following:
- A Washington Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree (listed - see Note 3)
- A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
- NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand.

One of the following:
- A Washington Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree (listed - see Note 3)
- A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
- NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand.

Engineering

Civil Engineering Technician (312212)

One of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering – (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 6)
- National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Applied) (NZQF Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)
AND
a minimum of three years’ work experience including a minimum of 12 months' relevant post-qualification work experience in the past 18 months

One of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering – (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 6)
- National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Applied) (NZQF Level 6)
- Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)
AND
a minimum of three years’ work experience including a minimum of 12 months' relevant post-qualification work experience in the past 18 months

Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technician (312312)

One of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with Honours (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electrical Engineering (listed - see Note 3)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand in the field of electrical engineering
- NZ registration in the field of Electrical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

One of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with Honours (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electrical Engineering (listed - see Note 3)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand in the field of electrical engineering
- NZ registration in the field of Electrical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

Engineering

Electronic Engineering Technician (312412)

One of the following:
- National Diploma in Engineering (Electrotechnology) (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering – specialisation in Electronics)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 6)
- a relevant Bachelor Degree (for example, Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level 8))
- A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electronic Engineering (listed - see Note 3)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand in the field of Electronic Engineering
- NZ registration in the field of Electronic Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
AND
a minimum of three years’ work experience
AND
a minimum of 12 months' relevant post-qualification work experience in the last 18 months

One of the following:
- National Diploma in Engineering (Electrotechnology) (NZQF Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering – specialisation in Electronics)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 6)
- a relevant Bachelor Degree (for example, Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level 8))
- A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electronic Engineering (listed - see Note 3)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand in the field of Electronic Engineering
- NZ registration in the field of Electronic Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
AND
a minimum of three years’ work experience
AND
a minimum of 12 months' relevant post-qualification work experience in the last 18 months

Finance / Business

Procurement Manager (133612)

One of the following, awarded by the United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS):
- CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (Professional Stage)
- CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
- CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
AND
a minimum of five years' relevant work experience

One of the following, awarded by the United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS):
- CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (Professional Stage)
- CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
- CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
AND
a minimum of five years' relevant work experience

Health and Social Services

Anaesthetist (253211)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Clinical Psychologist (272311)

NZ registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Post Graduate Diploma, Master degree or Doctor of Clinical Psychology; Master of Psychology (NZQF Level 9); or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (NZQF Level 8) – see Note 5)

NZ registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board

Health and Social Services

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist (253917)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

General Practitioner (253111)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Medical Radiation Therapist (251212)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Radiation Therapist with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor in Health Science (Medical Imaging) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Medical Imaging (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Therapy) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (NZQF Level 7), or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) (NZQF Level 8) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Radiation Therapist with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board

Health and Social Services

Medical Laboratory Scientist – including Cytotechnologist (Cytoscientist) (234611)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
AND
three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse with adults

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Nursing (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
AND
three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse with adults

Health and Social Services

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
AND
five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Critical/Emergency nursing

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Nursing (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
AND
five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Critical/Emergency nursing

Health and Social Services

Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
AND
five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Medical nursing

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Nursing ( NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
AND
five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Medical nursing

Health and Social Services

Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
AND
five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Perioperative nursing

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Nursing (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
AND
five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Perioperative nursing

Health and Social Services

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (253913)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional general or general scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional general or general scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Pathologist (253915)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Physicist (Medical) (234914)

One of the following:
- Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical Physicist
- Registration or eligibility for registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physics Specialists
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering Medicine, United Kingdom
- Certification as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of Radiology in Medical Physics
- Certification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics as a Member of the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine

One of the following:
- Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical Physicist
- Registration or eligibility for registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physics Specialists
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering Medicine, United Kingdom
- Certification as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of Radiology in Medical Physics
- Certification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics as a Member of the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine

Health and Social Services

Physiotherapist (252511)

NZ registration as a physiotherapist in the general scope of practice or the specialist scope of practice with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (NZQF Level 8), or Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration as a physiotherapist in the general scope of practice or the specialist scope of practice with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Psychiatrist (253411)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Renal Medicine Specialist (253322)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Sonographer (251214)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Sonographer with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are:
Bachelor in Health Science (Medical Imaging) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Medical Imaging (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Therapy) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (NZQF Level 7), or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) (NZQF Level 8) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Sonographer with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board

Health and Social Services

Specialist Physician in Palliative Medicine (253399)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Surgeon (General) (253511)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Health and Social Services

Veterinarian (234711)

NZ registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Veterinary Science (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications

Multimedia Specialist (Film Animator) (261211)

A minimum of five years specialist work experience in film animation using Maya and/or at least one of the following - Soft Image/ XSI, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, NUKE, MARI, Python, PyQT, or Unity; including at least three years using Maya

One of the following qualifications:
- Postgraduate Diploma of Computer Graphic Design (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Applied Visual Imaging (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Communication Studies - (Digital Media) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Creative Industries (Graphic Design) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Creative Media Production (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Digital Media) or (Game Art) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Design (Communication) or (Digital Design) or (Multimedia Design) or (Visual Communication) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Design and Arts (Graphic Design) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Design Innovation (Media Design - with or without Computer Graphics) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design Strand) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies (Creative Technologies) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Media Design (Motion Design) or (Graphic Design) or (Interactive Design) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) - (focus Games and Multi Media) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Visual Arts (NZQF Level 7) (major or minors should include relevant fields of study - 3D visualisation, or cinematic arts, or game and play design)
- Graduate Diploma of Game Development (Game Art) or (Game Programming) (NZQF Level 7)
- Graduate Diploma in Creative Technology (NZQF Level 7)
- Graduate Diploma in Animation (NZQF Level 7)
AND
a minimum of three years’ specialist work experience in film animation

ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications

ICT Project Manager (135112), Organisation and Methods Analyst (224712), ICT Business Analyst (261111), Systems Analyst (261112), Multimedia Specialist (261211), Web Developer (261212), Analyst Programmer (261311), Developer Programmer (261312), Software Engineer (261313), Software Tester (261314), Software and Applications Programmers nec (261399), Database Administrator (262111), ICT Security Specialist (262112), Systems Administrator (262113), Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111), Network Administrator (263112), ICT Quality Assurance Engineer (263211), ICT Support Engineer (263212), ICT Systems Test Engineer (263213), ICT Support and Test Engineers nec (263299), Telecommunications Engineer (263311), Telecommunications Network Engineer (263312), ICT Customer Support Officer (313112)

One of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Computer Engineering) or (Computer and Electronic Engineering) or (Computer Systems Engineering) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) or (Electronics and Communication Engineering) or (Electronics and Computer Engineering) or (Electronic/s and Computer Systems Engineering) or (Network Engineering) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology (Network Engineering) or (Software Engineering) or (Database Architecture) or (Multi-Media and Web Development ) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Arts (Information Science) or (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Computational Modelling) or (Telecommunications) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Business Studies (Business Information Systems) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Science) or (Information Management) or (Information Systems) or (Information Systems - IT Solutions) or (Information Systems - IS Business Analysis) or (Information Science) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Computing, Communications and Technology with endorsements in Computing Technical or Multi Media or Systems Design (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Computer Science) or (Computational Intelligence) or (IT Service Science) or (Networks and Security) or (Software Development) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7 or with Honours at NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Computing Systems (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (Computer Science - this major has various relevant specialisations) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Network and Communication Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Information Sciences (Computer Science) or (Information Technology) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Applied) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Networks) or (Information Security) or (Information Systems) or (Internet Technology) or (Networks) or (Programming) or (Software) or (Software Development) or (Systems Development) (NZQF Level 7) or Bachelor of Information Technology (NZQF Level 7) with no speciality but evidence of a focus across relevant areas
- Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or (Electronics) or (Electronic and Computer Systems) or (Information Science) or (Information Technology) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Software and Information Technology (NZQF Level 7)
- A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate/ initial engineering degree (listed - see Note 3)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
- NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
AND
a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience.

One of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Computer Engineering) or (Computer and Electronic Engineering) or (Computer Systems Engineering) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) or (Electronics and Communication Engineering) or (Electronics and Computer Engineering) or (Electronic/s and Computer Systems Engineering) or (Network Engineering) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology (Network Engineering) or (Software Engineering) or (Database Architecture) or (Multi-Media and Web Development ) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Arts (Information Science) or (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Computational Modelling) or (Telecommunications) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Business Studies (Business Information Systems) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Science) or (Information Management) or (Information Systems) or (Information Systems - IT Solutions) or (Information Systems - IS Business Analysis) or (Information Science) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Computing, Communications and Technology with endorsements in Computing Technical or Multi Media or Systems Design (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Computer Science) or (Computational Intelligence) or (IT Service Science) or (Networks and Security) or (Software Development) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7 or with Honours at NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Computing Systems (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (Computer Science - this major has various relevant specialisations) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Network and Communication Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Information Sciences (Computer Science) or (Information Technology) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Applied) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Networks) or (Information Security) or (Information Systems) or (Internet Technology) or (Networks) or (Programming) or (Software) or (Software Development) or (Systems Development) (NZQF Level 7) or Bachelor of Information Technology (NZQF Level 7) with no speciality but evidence of a focus across relevant areas
- Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or (Electronics) or (Electronic and Computer Systems) or (Information Science) or (Information Technology) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Software and Information Technology (NZQF Level 7)
- A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate/ initial engineering degree (listed - see Note 3)
- A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
- NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
AND
a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience.

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism

Chef (351311)

One of the following qualifications:
- New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (NZQF Level 4)
- National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) (NZQF Level 4)
- New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (NZQF Level 5) (Relevant strand is Cookery)
AND
a minimum of five years' combined experience in establishments offering a la carte/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leader level or higher)

One of the following qualifications:
- New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (NZQF Level 4)
- National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) (NZQF Level 4)
- New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (NZQF Level 5) (Relevant strand is Cookery)
AND
a minimum of five years' combined experience in establishments offering a la carte/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leader level or higher)

Science

Other Spatial Scientist (232214)

Bachelor degree majoring in Geography or Computer Science
AND
a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience in GIS applications (Key Application/ Systems include: ESRI – ARC/GIS; ARC/INFO ARC/SDE; Intergraph GeoMedia; Pitney Bowes MapInfo; GE Smallworld; Oracle Spatial; PostGIS/Postgres; MS SQL Server 2008; Bentley Maps, Geographic; Erdas; Geoserver; Safe FME)

Bachelor degree majoring in Geography or Computer Science
AND
a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience in GIS applications (Key Application/ Systems include: ESRI – ARC/GIS; ARC/INFO ARC/SDE; Intergraph GeoMedia; Pitney Bowes MapInfo; GE Smallworld; Oracle Spatial; PostGIS/Postgres; MS SQL Server 2008; Bentley Maps, Geographic; Erdas; Geoserver; Safe FME)

Science

Environmental Research Scientist (234313)

One of the following qualifications:
- PhD (NZQF Level 10) with evidence of study in water quality science
- Bachelor of Science (NZQF Level 7) specialising in Environmental Science/s or Environmental Studies, or with an endorsement in Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science (Technology) (NZQF Level 7) specialising in Environmental Sciences
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Environmental Management (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Technology (Environmental Technology endorsement) (NZQF Level 7)
AND
a minimum of one year’s relevant post-qualification work experience

One of the following qualifications:
- PhD (NZQF Level 10) with evidence of study in water quality science
- Bachelor of Science (NZQF Level 7) specialising in Environmental Science/s or Environmental Studies, or with an endorsement in Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science (Technology) (NZQF Level 7) specialising in Environmental Sciences
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Environmental Management (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Technology (Environmental Technology endorsement) (NZQF Level 7)
AND
a minimum of one year’s relevant post-qualification work experience

Science

Food Technologist (234212)

One of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) or (Food Process Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Nutrition) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Science (Food Science) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) (NZQF Level 7)
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in the industry

One of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) or (Food Process Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Nutrition) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Science (Food Science) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) (NZQF Level 7)
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in the industry

Trades

Automotive Electrician (321111)

One of the following qualifications:
- National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering) (NZQF Level 4)
- National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 4)
- National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) (relevant strand is Electrical and Electronics)

One of the following qualifications:
- National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering) (NZQF Level 4)
- National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 4)
- National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) (relevant strand is Electrical and Electronics)

Trades

Diesel Motor Mechanic (including Heavy Vehicle Inspector) (321212)

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) (NZQF Level 4)
AND
a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) (NZQF Level 4)
AND
a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience

Trades

Electrician (General) (341111)

NZ registration as an electrician or a limited certificate as an electrician from the Electrical Workers Registration Board

NZ registration as an electrician or a limited certificate as an electrician from the Electrical Workers Registration Board

Trades

Electric Line Mechanic (342211)

NZ registration as a line mechanic or a limited certificate as a line mechanic from the Electrical Workers Registration Board

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (NZQF Level 4) or National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (NZQF Level 4) – see Note 5)

NZ registration as a line mechanic or a limited certificate as a line mechanic from the Electrical Workers Registration Board

Transport

Ship's Officer (231214)

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more) Certificate of Competency (issued in accordance with Regulation II/1 of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW78 as amended) and subject to recognition by Maritime New Zealand)
AND
a minimum one year’s relevant post-certification work experience

No bonus points available via this column

Transport

Ship's Engineer (231212)

Marine Engineer Class 3 (Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on ships of 750 kilowatts or more) Certificate of Competency (issued in accordance with Regulation III/1 of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW78 as amended) and subject to recognition by Maritime New Zealand)
AND
a minimum three years’ relevant post-certification work experience

No bonus points available via this column

Transport

Ship's Master (231213)

Master of a Foreign Going Ship (Master on ships of 3,000 gross tonnage or more) Certificate of Competency (issued in accordance with Regulation II/2 of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW78 as amended) and subject to recognition by maritime New Zealand)
AND
a minimum three years’ relevant post-certification work experience

No bonus points available via this column

Note 1: Qualifications listed (unless an exception is stated) are New Zealand awarded qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). Overseas qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed or a qualification listed in the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education. Overseas qualifications therefore require an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority stating the comparable NZQF qualification.

Note 2: Where post-qualification work experience is included as a requirement it applies to all qualifications listed for the occupation (unless otherwise indicated).

Note 3: Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, please refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website: http://www.ieagreements.org/Washington-Accord/Accredited.cfm.

Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, please refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website: http://www.ieagreements.org/Sydney/signatories.cfm.

Note 4: Qualifications held by applicants claiming points based on this list under the Skilled Migrant Category must be recognised under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Note 5: Where New Zealand registration is specified as a requirement and states "a qualification(s) in this area of absolute skill shortage is/are", a person only needs to hold the particular New Zealand registration and to have undertaken any necessary work experience in order to meet the requirements of the List. In these cases, qualifications are listed only for the purposes of people applying for work visas under WF4.1.