List of Occupations... (13/12/2004)

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List of Occupations... (13/12/2004)

Appendix 11 - List of Occupations which may be considered skilled employment under SM7.10.1(b) of the Skilled Migrant Category

Occupations in the following Major Groups of the New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

Major Group 1 (Legislators, administrators and managers)
Major Group 2 (Professionals)
Major Group 7 (Trades workers)

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