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Appendix 14 – Exemptions to the median wage threshold

This Appendix is part of Government immigration instructions as described in section 22 of the Immigration Act 2009 (WA3.15 (WA3.15 Acceptable employment, https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/#77177.htm)).

Sector

Occupation

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

 

Construction and Infrastructure

 

Metal Fabricator (322311)

Welder (322313)

Fitter (General) (323211)

Fitter-Welder (323213)

Painting Trades Worker (332211)

Fibrous Plasterer (333211)

Solid Plasterer (333212)

Wall and Floor Tiler (333411)

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (342111)

Bricklayer (331111)

Builder’s Labourer (821111)

Carpenter (331212)

Carpenter and Joiner (331211)

Landscape Gardener (362213)

Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer (821112)

Roof Tiler (333311)

Glazier (333111)

Plumber’s Assistant (821114)

Roof Plumber (334115)

Painting Trades Worker (332211)

Floor Finisher (332111)

Stonemason (331112)

Care Workforce

 

Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant) (411512)

Disabilities Services Officer (411712)

Residential Care Officer (411715)

Aged or Disabled Carer (423111)

Nursing Support Worker (423312)

Personal Care Assistant (423313)

Therapy Aide (423314)

Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant (423411)

Diversional Therapist (411311)

Tourism and Hospitality

 

Hotel Service Manager (431411)

Hotel or Motel Manager (141311)

Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec (141999)

Licensed Club Manager (141411)

Conference and Event Organiser (149311)

Travel Consultant (451612)

Travel Agency Manager (142116)

Tour Guide (451412)

Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager (141211)

Diving Instructor (Open Water) (452311)

Hunting Guide (452213)

Gallery or Museum Technician (399311)

Trekking Guide (452216)

Waiter (431511)

Commercial Housekeeper (811411)

Kitchenhand (851311)

Barista (431112)

Hotel or Motel Receptionist (542113)

Bar Attendant (431111)

Fast Food Cook (851111)

Food Trades Assistants nec (851299)

Hospitality Workers nec (431999)

Cafe Worker (431211)

Pastrycook's Assistant (851211)

Doorperson or Luggage Porter (431912)

Gaming Worker (431311)

Travel Attendants nec (451799)

Seasonal Snow and Adventure Tourism

 

Snowsport Instructor (452314)

Mountain or Glacier Guide (452214)

Snow Groomer (721999)

Outdoor Adventure Instructor (452215)

Outdoor Adventure Guides nec (452299)

Whitewater Rafting Guide (452217)

Parachute Rigger (399999)

Ski Technician (399999)

Snow Maker (712999)

Meat Processing (capped at 320 per year for two years)

Meat Process Worker (831311)

Seafood Processing (onshore) (capped at 600 per year for two years)

Seafood Process Worker (831313)

Transport

Bus Driver (731211)

Effective 26/04/2023

IN THIS SECTION

Appendix 14 - Exemptions to the median wage threshold (31/10/2022)

Appendix 14 – Exemptions to the median wage threshold (20/06/2022)

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