Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (09/06/2014)
This is the revised Long Term Skill Shortage List, effective from 09 June 2014.
This Appendix is part of Government immigration instructions as described in section 22 of the Immigration Act 2009 (see WR3.10.1) and Government residence instructions as described in sections 22 and 23 of the Immigration Act 2009 (see RW4).
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. |
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 Forestry Science (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Applied Science (Forestry) (NZQF Level 7) |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Forestry Science (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Applied Science (Forestry) (NZQF Level 7) |
Agriculture and Forestry |
Agricultural Scientist (Farm Systems Scientist) (234112) |
PhD (NZQF Level 10) with evidence of study in a specialist area relevant to the occupation (This may include Farm Systems Science, Water Quality Science, Quantitative Genetics, Animal Science, Bioinformatics, or Applied Social Science) AND |
PhD (NZQF Level 10) with evidence of study in a specialist area relevant to the occupation (This may include Farm Systems Science, Water Quality Science, Quantitative Genetics, Animal Science, Bioinformatics, or Applied Social Science) AND |
Construction |
Construction Project Manager (Chip sealing, Asphalt or other Technical Manager) (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111) |
EITHER (A): One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)
AND a minimum of ten years' relevant post-qualification work experience
OR (B): One of the following qualifications: Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6) OR New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 6)
AND trained in Staff Management AND |
EITHER (A): One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)
AND a minimum of ten years' relevant post-qualification work experience
OR (B): One of the following qualifications: Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6) OR New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 6)
AND trained in Staff Management AND |
Construction |
Construction Project Manager (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111) |
EITHER (A): One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil) (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)
AND a minimum of five years' relevant post-qualification work experience
OR (B): One of the following qualifications: Diploma of Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6) OR New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 6)
AND trained in Project Management AND |
EITHER (A): One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil) (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)
AND a minimum of five years' relevant post-qualification work experience
OR (B): One of the following qualifications: Diploma of Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6) OR New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 6)
AND trained in Project Management AND |
Construction |
Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) (133112) |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Applied Technology –Building (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) OR National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6)
AND |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Applied Technology –Building (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) OR National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6)
AND |
Construction |
Quantity Surveyor (233213) |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7) AND |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7) AND |
Construction |
Surveyor (232212) |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
OR Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors
OR Overseas NZIS approved degree (NZQF Level 7 or above) AND Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
OR Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors
OR Overseas NZIS approved degree (NZQF Level 7 or above) AND Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors |
Education |
University Lecturer (242111) |
Masters Degree (NZQF Level 9) or PhD (NZQF Level 10) |
Masters degree (NZQF Level 9) or PhD (NZQF Level 10) |
Engineering |
Chemical Engineer (233111), Materials Engineer (233112), Civil Engineer (233211), Geotechnical Engineer (233212), Structural Engineer (233214), Transport Engineer (233215), Electrical Engineer (233311), Electronics Engineer (233411), Industrial Engineer (233511), Mechanical Engineer (233512), Production or Plant Engineer (233513), Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) (233611), Petroleum Engineer (233612), Aeronautical Engineer (233911), Agricultural Engineer (233912), Biomedical Engineer (233913), Environmental Engineer (233915), Marine Designer (233916), Engineering Professionals nec (233999) |
One of the following qualifications: A relevant Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree (listed) A relevant qualification comparable to: (b) a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8) A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer in New Zealand NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand. |
One of the following qualifications: A relevant Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree (listed – see Note 4) A relevant qualification comparable to: (b) a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8) A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer 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) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (NZQF Level 7) OR New Zealand Diploma in Engineering – (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Applied) (NZQF Level 6) OR New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (speciality Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (NZQF Level 6)
AND |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (NZQF Level 7) OR New Zealand Diploma in Engineering – (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Applied) (NZQF Level 6) OR New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (speciality Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (NZQF Level 6)
AND |
Engineering |
Electrical Engineering Technician (312312) |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (NZQF Level 7) majoring in electrical engineering OR a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8), majoring in electrical engineering AND |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (NZQF Level 7) majoring in electrical engineering OR a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8), majoring in electrical engineering
AND |
Engineering |
Electronic Engineering Technician (312412) |
One of the following qualifications: National Diploma in Engineering (Electrotechnology) (NZQF Level 6) New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering – specialisation in Electronics) OR relevant Bachelor Degree (NZQF Level 7) (for example, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Technology in Electronics, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering) AND |
One of the following qualifications: National Diploma in Engineering (Electrotechnology) (NZQF Level 6) New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering – specialisation in Electronics) OR relevant Bachelor Degree (NZQF Level 7) (for example, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Technology in Electronics, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering) AND |
Finance / Business |
External Auditor (221213) |
Membership or provisional membership as either a Chartered Accountant or an Associate Chartered Accountant with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants AND (Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: a bachelor degree or graduate diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a qualification at NZQF Level 8 or higher, majoring in accountancy – see Note 5) |
Membership or provisional membership as either a Chartered Accountant or an Associate Chartered Accountant with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants AND
|
Finance / Business |
Procurement Manager (133612) |
One of the following qualifications: Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (NZQF Level 9) OR Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Science (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Management (Supply Chain Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (NZQF Level 7)
AND a minimum of five years' relevant work experience |
One of the following qualifications: Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (NZQF Level 9) OR Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Science (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Management (Supply Chain Management) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (NZQF Level 7)
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 |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
Health and Social Services |
Life Scientists nec (Anatomist or Physiologist (Clinical Respiratory Physiologist/Scientist)) (234599) |
Postgraduate qualification in respiratory science and being a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (credentialed by the Australia and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Scientists) 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) or equivalent |
Health and Social Services |
Cardiac Technician (Clinical Cardiac Physiologist including Perfusionist) (311212) |
NZ registration with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board |
NZ registration with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board |
Health and Social Services |
Clinical Psychologist (272311), Educational Psychologist (272312) |
NZ registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board |
NZ registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Intensive Care Specialist (253317) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
Health and Social Services |
Medical Radiation Therapist (251212) |
NZ registration 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 as a Radiation Therapist with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board
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Health and Social Services |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213) |
NZ registration as a Medical Radiation Technologist (any scope of practice) 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 as a Medical Radiation Technologist (any scope of practice) with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board
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Health and Social Services |
Medical Laboratory Scientist – including Cytotechnologist (Cytoscientist) (234611) |
NZ registration by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5) |
NZ registration by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
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Health and Social Services |
Medical Oncologist (253314) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
Health and Social Services |
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412) |
NZ registration 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: a Bachelor of Nursing (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5) |
NZ registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse with adults
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Health and Social Services |
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415) |
NZ registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Critical/Emergency nursing (A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: a Bachelor of Nursing (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5) |
NZ registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Critical/Emergency nursing
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Health and Social Services |
Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418) |
NZ registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Medical nursing (A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: a Bachelor of Nursing ( NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5) |
NZ registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Medical nursing
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Health and Social Services |
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423) |
NZ registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Perioperative nursing (A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: a Bachelor of Nursing (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5) |
NZ registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Perioperative Nursing
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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 |
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 |
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) |
Masters degree in Medical Physics or other relevant discipline, with a clinical component (NZQF Level 9) |
Masters degree in Medical Physics or other relevant discipline, with a clinical component (NZQF Level 9) |
Health and Social Services |
Physiotherapist (252511) |
NZ registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand |
NZ registration as a physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
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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 |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
Health and Social Services |
Radiation Oncologist (253918) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
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 |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
Health and Social Services |
Social Worker (272511) |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor degree (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 7) Graduate Diploma (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 7) Post Graduate Diploma (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 8) Masters (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 9) an equivalent qualification as assessed by the Social Workers Registration Board |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor degree (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 7) Graduate Diploma (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 7) Post Graduate Diploma (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 8) Masters (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 9) an equivalent qualification as assessed by the Social Workers Registration Board |
Health and Social Services |
Sonographer (251214) |
NZ registration as a Medical Radiation Technologist 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 as a Medical Radiation Technologist with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board
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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 |
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 |
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. |
NZ registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.
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ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications |
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
|
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design with Honours (NZQF Level 8) OR Postgraduate Diploma of Computer Graphic Design (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Design (Digital Design), or (Media Design - with or without Computer Graphics) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Visual Arts (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design Strand) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Art and Design (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Software Engineering (with or without Game Programming) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Creative Technology (Game Art) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation) (NZQF Level 7) OR Graduate Diploma (Advanced 3D Design) or (VFX and Motion Graphics) (NZQF Level 7)
AND |
ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications |
ICT Project Manager (135112), Organisation and Methods Analyst (224712), ICT Business Analyst (261111), Systems Analyst (261112), Multimedia Analyst (261211), |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Computer Engineering ) or (Computer Systems) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering ) or (Electronics and Computer Engineering) or (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) or (Network Engineering) or (Software) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Arts (Information Science) or (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Applied Science (Telecommunications) or (Software Engineering) or (Communications and Information Systems), or (Information Systems and Technology) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Information and Technology) or (Business Information Systems) or (Information Systems and Technology) or (Management and Information Systems and Technology) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Business and Information Management (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Science) or (Information Management) or (Information Systems) or (Information Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Computer and Information Science (Computer Science) or (Computational Intelligence) or (IT Service Science) or (Networks and Security) or (Software Development) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Network and Communication Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Information Sciences (Computer Science) or (Information Technology) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Science (Computer Engineering) or (Computer Science) or (Electronics) or (Electronic and Computer Systems) or (Information Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Science (Technology) or (Computer Science) or (Electronics) (NZQF Level 7)
AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience. |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Computer Engineering ) or (Computer Systems) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering ) or (Electronics and Computer Engineering) or (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) or (Network Engineering) or (Software) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) OR Bachelor of Arts (Information Science) or (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Applied Science (Telecommunications) or (Software Engineering) or (Communications and Information Systems), or (Information Systems and Technology) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Information and Technology) or (Business Information Systems) or (Information Systems and Technology) or (Management and Information Systems and Technology) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Business and Information Management (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Science) or (Information Management) or (Information Systems) or (Information Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Computer and Information Science (Computer Science) or (Computational Intelligence) or (IT Service Science) or (Networks and Security) or (Software Development) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Network and Communication Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Information Sciences (Computer Science) or (Information Technology) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Science (Computer Engineering) or (Computer Science) or (Electronics) or (Electronic and Computer Systems) or (Information Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Science (Technology) or (Computer Science) or (Electronics) (NZQF Level 7)
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) OR National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) (NZQF Level 4) OR New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (NZQF Level 5) OR Diploma in Professional Cookery (NZQF Level 5)
AND |
One of the following qualifications: New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (NZQF Level 4) OR National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) (NZQF Level 4) OR New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (NZQF Level 5) OR Diploma in Professional Cookery (NZQF Level 5)
AND |
Science |
Other Spatial Scientist (232214) |
Bachelor degree specialising in Geography or Computer Science |
Bachelor degree specialising in Geography or Computer Science |
Science |
Environmental Research Scientist (234313) |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Science (NZQF Level 7) specialising in Environmental Science/s or Environmental Studies, or with an endorsement in Environmental Science OR Bachelor of Science (Technology) (NZQF Level 7) specialising in Environmental Sciences OR Bachelor of Applied Science (Environment) (NZQF Level 7)
AND |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Science (NZQF Level 7) specialising in Environmental Science/s or Environmental Studies, or with an endorsement in Environmental Science OR Bachelor of Science (Technology) (NZQF Level 7) specialising in Environmental Sciences OR Bachelor of Applied Science (Environment) (NZQF Level 7)
AND |
Science |
Food Technologist (234212) |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Food Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) (NZQF Level 7)
AND |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Food Science) (NZQF Level 7) OR Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) (NZQF Level 7)
AND |
Science |
Life Scientist (Regulatory Toxicologist) (234599) |
One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Science (NZQF Level 7) with major Pharmacology or minor in Pharmacology or Environmental Toxicology OR Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with a major in Drug and Human Health (NZQF Level 7) OR Master of Science (in either Pharmacology or Toxicology) (NZQF Level 9)
AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in the industry
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One of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Science (NZQF Level 7) with major Pharmacology or minor in Pharmacology or Environmental Toxicology OR Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with a major in Drug and Human Health (NZQF Level 7) OR Master of Science (in either Pharmacology or Toxicology) (NZQF Level 9)
AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in the industry
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Science |
Statistician (Fisheries Modeller) (224113) |
Masters (NZQF Level 9) or PhD (NZQF Level 10) in Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Statistical Modelling, or another relevant discipline AND |
Masters (NZQF Level 9) or PhD (NZQF Level 10) in Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Statistical Modelling, or another relevant discipline AND |
Trades |
Automotive Electrician (321111) |
One of the following qualifications: National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) OR 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) OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) OR 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 |
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) AND |
Trades |
Electrician (General) (341111) |
NZ registration as an electrician with a Full or Limited Certificate from the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
NZ registration as an electrician with a Full or Limited Certificate from the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
Trades |
Electric Line Mechanic (342211) |
NZ registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
NZ registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board
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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) |
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) |
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) |
No bonus points available via this column
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Note 1: Overseas qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed or a qualification listed in the NZSCED category.
Note 2: Where work experience is included as a requirement it applies to all qualifications listed for the occupation (unless otherwise indicated).
Note 3: Qualifications held by applicants claiming points based on this list under the Skilled Migrant Category must be recognised under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Note 4: 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: www.ieagreements.org/Washington-Accord/Accredited.cfm.
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.
Effective 09/06/2014