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Appendix 19 – List of seasonal occupations
This Appendix is part of Government immigration instructions as described in section 22 of the Immigration Act 2009.
The list of seasonal occupations is made up of two lists.
- Global Workforce Seasonal Visa list
- Peak Seasonal Visa list
Global Workforce Seasonal Visa
Occupation
Occupations are listed by ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) and NOL (National Occupation List) code
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Specifications and/or requirements for the job offered
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Agricultural Technician (311111)
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Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator (721111)
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Shearers (361211)
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Wine Makers (234213)
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Winery Senior Cellar Hand (431914)
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Flower grower (121212) – Tulip Growers only
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Tulip Growers only
Eligibility is limited to jobs that are for:
- a three-month period running from approximately December to February; and
large-scale, commercial tulip growers.
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Mountain or Glacier Guide (452214)
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Whitewater Rafting Guide (452217)
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Outdoor Adventure Instructor (452215)
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Mobile Plant Operators NEC (721999) – Snow Groomer only
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Technicians and Trades workers NEC (399999) – Ski Technician and Surfboard Maker only
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Snow Sports Instructor (452314)
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Primary Products Inspectors NEC (311399)
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Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator (712111) – Chairlift Operator
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Stationary Plant Operators NEC (712999) – Snow Maker only
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Horse Trainer (361112) – Thoroughbred Yearling Preparer only
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Slaughterer (831212)
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Peak Seasonal Visa
Occupation
Occupations are listed by ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code
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Specifications or requirements for the job offered
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Meat Process Worker (831311)
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Seafood Process Worker (831313)
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Winery Cellar Hand (831118)
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Wool Handler (841517)
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Forestry Worker (841311)
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Dairy Farm Cattle worker (841512) – Calf Rearer and Relief Milker only
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Calf Rearer
Eligibility is limited to jobs that mainly require tasks relating to assisting with daily calf rearing to be performed. This may include:
- feeding
- administering mineral treatments
- moving and handling animals safely and preparation for transport.
Relief Milker
Eligibility is limited to jobs that:
- are on a dairy farm; and
- are for the purpose of providing respite or relief to dairy farmers, or cover for dairy cattle farm workers who are on leave or injured; and
involve routine tasks on a dairy farm such as herding and milking cattle
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Meat Boner and Slicer (831211)
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Aquaculture Worker (841111) – Mussel Oyster Farm Worker only
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Effective 08/12/2025
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