Occupational Groups

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

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 -

Professional Occupations

Architect (232111)

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent AND New Zealand registration

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent AND New Zealand registration

Professional Occupations

Auditor (221213, 221214)

External Auditor: Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in accountancy and membership or provisional membership with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA). Internal Auditor: Certified Internal Auditor.

External Auditor: Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in accountancy and membership or provisional membership with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA). Internal Auditor: Certified Internal Auditor.

Professional Occupations

Civil Engineering Technician (312212)

National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Level 6) or Level 6 Diploma in Civil Engineering and at least three years work experience including at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months

National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Level 6) or Level 6 Diploma in Civil Engineering and at least three years work experience including at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months

Professional Occupations

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School Teacher) (241111)

A qualification in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-5) at a minimum of Level 7, which is approved by the New Zealand Teachers Council AND NZ registration

A qualification in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-5) at a minimum of Level 7, which is approved by the New Zealand Teachers Council AND NZ registration

Professional Occupations

Electrical Engineering Technician (312312)

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Level 7) majoring in electrical engineering AND three years’ relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Level 7) majoring in electrical engineering

Professional Occupations

Engineering Professionals (233111 to 233999), Telecommunications Engineering Professionals (263311, 263312)

Bachelor Degree (level 7) qualification and registered on the International Professional Engineers Register or Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Engineers Register OR a Washington Accord accredited engineering degree

A Washington Accord accredited engineering degree

Professional Occupations

Environmental Research Scientist (234313)

Bachelor of Science or Applied Science in environmental studies

Bachelor of Science or Applied Science in environmental studies

Professional Occupations

Food Technologists (234212)

Bachelor of Science (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Technology (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Engineering (Food Engineering) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in the industry

Bachelor of Science (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Technology (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Engineering (Food Engineering)

Professional Occupations

Life Scientist (Regulatory Toxicologist) (234599)

Bachelor degree in toxicology or ecotoxicology OR bachelor degree in a related science (such as chemistry, biology or pharmacology) and a post graduate toxicology or ecotoxicology qualification

Bachelor degree in toxicology or ecotoxicology OR bachelor degree in a related science (such as chemistry, biology or pharmacology) and a post graduate toxicology or ecotoxicology qualification

Professional Occupations

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

National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6) AND three years’ relevant post qualification experience

National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6)

Professional Occupations

Quantity Surveyor (233213)

Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) AND three years’ relevant post qualification experience

Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)

Professional Occupations

Secondary School Teachers (241411)

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with a major in a NZ teaching subject AND a secondary teaching qualification recognised for registration purposes by the New Zealand Teachers Council OR a four year Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Secondary) with a major in a NZ teaching subject

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with a major in a NZ teaching subject AND a secondary teaching qualification recognised for registration purposes by the New Zealand Teachers Council OR a four year Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Secondary) with a major in a NZ teaching subject

Professional Occupations

Social Worker (272511)

Bachelor of Social Work OR Graduate Diploma of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work OR Graduate Diploma of Social Work

Professional Occupations

Supply and Distribution Manager (Procurement Professional) (133611)

Minimum of five years relevant experience AND professional certification by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australasia (MCIPS)

Minimum of five years relevant experience AND professional certification by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australasia (MCIPS)

Professional Occupations

Surveyors (232212)

Bachelor of Surveying

Bachelor of Surveying

Professional Occupations

University Lecturer (242111)

Masters degree or PhD

Masters Degree or PhD (Level 9 or 10) AND at least twelve months work experience as a university lecturer (or a post doctoral fellow)

Professional Occupations

Urban and Regional Planners (232611)

Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental or resource planning

Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental or resource planning

Professional Occupations

Veterinarian (234711)

Bachelor of Veterinary Science OR equivalent, approved by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand AND registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council

Bachelor of Veterinary Science OR equivalent, approved by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand AND registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council

Health Groups

Ambulance Paramedic (Advanced Life Support) (411112)

Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role

Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role

Health Groups

Ambulance Paramedic (Intermediate Life Support) (411112)

National Diploma in Ambulance (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role

National Diploma in Ambulance (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role

Health Groups

Anaesthetics Technician (311211)

Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetics Technicians (Level 5)

Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetics Technicians (Level 5)

Health Groups

Anaesthetist (253211)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Anatomist or Physiologist (Clinical Respiratory Physiologist/ Scientist) (234512)

Postgraduate qualification in respiratory science and being a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (credentialed by the Australia and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Scientists (ANZSRS)) or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in respiratory science and being a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (credentialed by the Australia and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Scientists (ANZSRS)) or equivalent

Health Groups

Audiologist (252711)

Master of Audiology

Master of Audiology

Health Groups

Cardiac Technician (Clinical Cardiac Physiologist) (311212)

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology AND two years’ relevant work experience AND NZ registration

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology AND two years’ relevant work experience

Health Groups

Clinical Psychologist (272311), Educational Psychologist (272312)

Master of Psychology OR Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology AND NZ registration

Master of Psychology OR Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology AND NZ registration

Health Groups

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist (253917)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Dietitian (251111)

Bachelor of Science OR Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences (majoring in Human Nutrition), AND Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Science OR Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences (majoring in Human Nutrition), AND Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics AND NZ registration

Health Groups

General Medical Practitioner (253111)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional general, general, provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Intensive Care Specialist (253317)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (251211), Medical Radiation Therapist (251212), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213)

Bachelor in Health Science specialising in Medical Radiation Therapy OR specialising in Medical Imaging AND NZ registration

Bachelor in Health Science specialising in Medical Radiation Therapy OR specialising in Medical Imaging AND NZ registration

Health Groups

Medical laboratory Scientist – including cytotechnologist (cytoscientist) (234611)

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science AND NZ registration

Health Groups

Medical Oncologist (253314)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Midwife (254111)

Bachelor of Midwifery AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Midwifery AND NZ registration

Health Groups

Nurse – includes Nurse Manager (254311), Nurse Researcher (254212), Nurse Practitioner (254411), Registered Nurses (254412 to 254499)

Bachelor of Nursing OR Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, diploma or hospital based certificate AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Nursing OR Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, diploma or hospital based certificate AND NZ registration

Health Groups

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (253913)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional general or general scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional general or general scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Occupational Therapists (252411)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy OR Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy strand) AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy OR Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy strand) AND NZ registration

Health Groups

Osteopath (252112)

Masters degree in Osteopathy AND NZ registration

Masters degree in Osteopathy AND NZ registration

Health Groups

Pathologist (253915)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Pharmacists (Hospital, Industrial and Retail) (251511 to 251513)

Bachelor of Pharmacy AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Pharmacy AND NZ registration

Health Groups

Physicist (Medical) (234914)

Masters degree in Medical Physics

Masters degree in Medical Physics

Health Groups

Physiotherapist (252511)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Physiotherapy AND NZ registration

Health Groups

Psychiatrist (253411)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Radiation Oncologist (253918)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Renal Medicine Specialist (253322)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Sonographer (251214)

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultra Sonography

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultra Sonography

Health Groups

Specialist Physician in Palliative Medicine (253399)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Health Groups

Speech Language Therapist (252712)

Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy, AND/OR Masters of Speech and Language Therapy

Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy, AND/OR Masters of Speech and Language Therapy

Health Groups

Surgeon (General) (253511)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Trades Occupations

Automotive Electrician (321111)

National Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 4 OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) Level 4

National Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 4 OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) Level 4

Trades Occupations

Diesel Motor Mechanic (321212)

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) Level 4 AND minimum of three years relevant work experience

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) Level 4 AND minimum of three years relevant work experience

Trades Occupations

Electric Line Mechanic (342211)

National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) or National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (Level 4) and NZ Registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board

National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) or National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (Level 4) and NZ Registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board

Trades Occupations

Electrician (General) (341111)

New Zealand Electrical Registration

New Zealand Electrical Registration

Information Technology (IT) Professionals

ICT Professionals (261111 to 263312), ICT Customer Support Officer (Technical advice and Consultancy) (313112), Organisation and Methods Analyst (224712), ICT Project Manager (135112)

Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

Creative Industries

Multimedia Designer (Film Animator) (232413)

Minimum of three years specialist work experience in film animation in Maya, Soft Image/ XSI, 3D Studio Max, Combustion, After Effects, Unix, Linux, C, C++, Perl, GUI, CGI

Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in multimedia, computer graphics, digital design, computer programming or software development AND minimum of three years specialist work experience in film animation

Electronics

Electronic Engineering Technician (312412)

National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electronics), OR relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification (for example, BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE) AND three years work experience AND at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months

National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electronics), OR relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification (for example, BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE) 

Electronics

Electronics Engineer (Design Engineers - Electronics / Product Engineer) (233411)

Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science or telecommunications AND three years of work experience with at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months

Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science or telecommunications

Electronics

Management & Project Management staff (139999)

Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science, or telecommunications AND three years of work experience with at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months

Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science, or telecommunications

Service and Sales Workers

Chef (351311)

Either National Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4 OR National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) Level 4 plus National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3) OR a Level 5 Diploma (specialising in the area of professional 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)

Either National Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4 OR National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) Level 4 plus National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3) OR a Level 5 Diploma (specialising in the area of professional 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)