Regional Skill Shortage List - New Zealand
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Regional Skill Shortage List - New ZealandThis is the revised Regional Skill Shortage List, effective from 27 May 2019. |
This list is part of Government immigration instructions as described in Section 22 of the Immigration Act 2009. |
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Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
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Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
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OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
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Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
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Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
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Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
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Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
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Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
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- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
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Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
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AND |
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a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand
major in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate
in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
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Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production
(Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge requirements
of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (NZQF
Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
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Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
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Education |
Primary
School Teacher (241213) |
NZ
registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
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Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher (241411) |
NZ registration
with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
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Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
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Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
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Finance/ Business |
Accountant (221111) |
A letter from Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia certifying that the
applicant's degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements
towards CAANZ professional status in New Zealand or CPA Australia membership AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Anaesthetic
Technician (311211) |
NZ
registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical
Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two
years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
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Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
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Health and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ registration in the
midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ
registration within a relevant provisional general, general or special
purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
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Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general,
provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose scope of practice with
the Medical Council of New Zealand |
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Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey
(Trackwork Rider) (452413) |
Completed
an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
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Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem Master Rating AND a minimum of
1000 jumps |
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Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
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Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
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Trades |
Electronic Equipment Trades
Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an
Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
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Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in
the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
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Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
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Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate
in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate
in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal
Trades Worker (322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
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OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
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Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
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Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
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- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
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Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
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AND |
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a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section
Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary
School Teacher (241213) |
NZ
registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher (241411) |
NZ registration
with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Finance/ Business |
Accountant (221111) |
A letter from Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia certifying that the
applicant's degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements
towards CAANZ professional status in New Zealand or CPA Australia membership AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Anaesthetic
Technician (311211) |
NZ
registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical
Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two
years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ registration in the
midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ
registration within a relevant provisional general, general or special
purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general,
provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose scope of practice with
the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey
(Trackwork Rider) (452413) |
Completed
an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem Master Rating AND a minimum of
1000 jumps |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic Equipment Trades
Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an
Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in
the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate
in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate
in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal
Trades Worker (322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section
Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary
School Teacher (241213) |
NZ
registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher (241411) |
NZ registration
with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Health and Social Services |
Anaesthetic Technician
(311211) |
NZ registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with
the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two
years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ registration in the
midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general,
provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose scope of practice with
the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Horse Trainer (Stallion
Master) (361112) |
A minimum of
four years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Horse
Trainer (Stud Groom) (361112) |
A
minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, including at least one
year’s experience as a stud groom and one year’s yearling preparation
experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from
that authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (Trackwork Rider)
(452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic Equipment Trades
Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an
Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the metal forming strand in the New Zealand Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate
in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate
in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Arboriculture strand of the New Zealand Certificate in
Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section
Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary
School Teacher (241213) |
NZ
registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher (241411) |
NZ registration
with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Health and Social Services |
Anaesthetic Technician
(311211) |
NZ registration in the
Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical Sciences Council of
New Zealand AND a minimum of two
years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ registration in the
midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Horse Trainer (Stallion
Master) (361112) |
A minimum of
four years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Horse
Trainer (Stud Groom) (361112) |
A
minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, including at least one
year’s experience as a stud groom and one year’s yearling preparation
experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from
that authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (Trackwork Rider)
(452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic Equipment Trades
Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an
Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the metal forming strand in the New Zealand Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist) (323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering
(Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4)
AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New
Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section
Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary
School Teacher (241213) |
NZ
registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher (241411) |
NZ registration
with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Health and Social Services |
Anaesthetic Technician
(311211) |
NZ registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with
the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two
years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ registration in the
midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general,
provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose scope of practice with
the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Horse Trainer (Stallion
Master) (361112) |
A minimum of
four years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Horse
Trainer (Stud Groom) (361112) |
A
minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, including at least one
year’s experience as a stud groom and one year’s yearling preparation
experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from
that authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (Trackwork Rider)
(452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic Equipment Trades
Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an
Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the metal forming strand in the New Zealand Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate
in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate
in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production
(Section Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary
School Teacher (241213) |
NZ
registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher (241411) |
NZ registration
with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Health and Social Services |
Anaesthetic Technician
(311211) |
NZ registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with
the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two
years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ registration in the
midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general,
provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose scope of practice with
the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from that authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey
(Trackwork Rider) (452413) |
Completed
an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem Master Rating AND a minimum of
1000 jumps |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(452314) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New
Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada)
Level 1 -
NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent
internationally recognised qualification
AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic
Equipment Trades Worker (342313) |
NZ
registration as an Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance
Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in
the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor
Mechanic (General) (321211) |
A
certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the
credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Light
Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate
in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand
major in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate
in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production
(Section Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary
School Teacher (241213) |
NZ
registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher (241411) |
NZ registration
with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Health and Social Services |
Anaesthetic Technician
(311211) |
NZ registration in the
Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical Sciences Council of
New Zealand AND a minimum of two
years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ registration in the
midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from that authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey
(Trackwork Rider) (452413) |
Completed
an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem Master Rating AND a minimum of
1000 jumps |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(452314) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New
Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada)
Level 1 -
NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent
internationally recognised qualification
AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic
Equipment Trades Worker (342313) |
NZ
registration as an Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance
Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in
the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor
Mechanic (General) (321211) |
A
certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the
credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Light
Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate
in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section
Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary
School Teacher (241213) |
NZ
registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher (241411) |
NZ registration
with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Health and Social Services |
Anaesthetic Technician
(311211) |
NZ registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with
the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two
years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ registration in the
midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general,
provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose scope of practice with
the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (Trackwork Rider)
(452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport
Instructor (452314) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool
Instruction (Applied) (Level 5) -
PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada)
Level 1 - NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent
internationally recognised qualification AND a minimum of two years’ relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic Equipment Trades
Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an
Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in
the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor
Mechanic (General) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate
in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning
strands in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate
in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics
Technician (Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a
minimum of five years' work experience as an apiarist in a commercial
environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Arboriculture strand of the New Zealand Certificate in
Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification
work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher
qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or
Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher
qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One
of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production
(Section Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a
minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary
School Teacher (241213) |
NZ
registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’ relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF
Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher (241411) |
NZ registration with the Teaching Council of
Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher
qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Finance/ Business |
Accountant (221111) |
A letter from Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia certifying that the
applicant's degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements
towards CAANZ professional status in New Zealand or CPA Australia membership AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Anaesthetic
Technician (311211) |
NZ
registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical
Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two years' post-qualification work
experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ registration in the
midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ
registration within a relevant provisional general, general or special
purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey
(Trackwork Rider) (452413) |
Completed
an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’
relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic Equipment Trades
Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an
Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the metal forming strand in the New Zealand Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’
relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering
(Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics
Technician (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4)
AND a minimum of three years’
relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification
work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section
Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Agriculture
and Forestry |
Winemaker
(Viticulturist/Specialist positions – not pickers) (234213) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making - A Graduate
Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the
knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas
of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making OR a minimum of
five years' relevant work experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary School Teacher
(241213) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher
(241411) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma
at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
(Level 6) |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Technician (312512) |
One of the following: - Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) - Bachelor of
Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - A Washington Accord or Sydney
Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering
degree in Mechanical Engineering (listed - see Note 3) - A qualification
at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and
any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional
Engineer professional status in New Zealand - NZ registration
in the field of Mechanical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by
Engineering New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Finance/ Business |
Accountant (221111) |
A letter from Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia certifying that the
applicant's degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements
towards CAANZ professional status in New Zealand or CPA Australia membership AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Anaesthetic
Technician (311211) |
NZ
registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical
Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two years' post-qualification work experience in
anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ
registration in the midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of
New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914), Medical
Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general,
provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose scope of practice with
the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from that authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey
(Trackwork Rider) (452413) |
Completed
an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem
Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(452314) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New
Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada)
Level 1 -
NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent
internationally recognised qualification
AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A
certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the
credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking
(Generalist) or the New Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft)
(Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic
Equipment Trades Worker (342313) |
NZ
registration as an Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance
Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the metal forming strand in the New Zealand Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering
(Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4)
AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for work visa applicants with an
offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment OR a minimum of
five years' work experience as an apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Arboriculture strand of the New Zealand Certificate in
Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm
Manager) (121312), Dairy Cattle Farmer (Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of
Agriculture or Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the
strands of the New Zealand
Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production
(Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF
Level 4), or the credit
and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand
Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Winemaker
(Viticulturist/Specialist positions – not pickers) (234213) |
One of the following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of Viticulture,
Oenology, Wine Science or wine making - A Graduate
Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the
knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science
or wine making OR a minimum of
five years' relevant work experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary School Teacher
(241213) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of Philosophy or a
Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher
(241411) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’ relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF Level 9, or a higher
qualification, with a minimum equivalent of
240 credits, which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering
Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher
qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Technician (312512) |
One of the following: - Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) - Bachelor of
Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - A Washington
Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering
(listed - see Note 3) - A qualification
at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand
certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark
requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand - NZ registration
in the field of Mechanical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by
Engineering New Zealand AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Finance/ Business |
Accountant (221111) |
A letter from Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia certifying that the
applicant's degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements
towards CAANZ professional status in New Zealand or CPA Australia membership AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Anaesthetic
Technician (311211) |
NZ
registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical
Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two years'
post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ
registration in the midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of
New Zealand AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914), Medical
Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from that
authority |
|
Recreation,
Hospitality and Tourism |
Jockey
(Trackwork Rider) (452413) |
Completed
an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’
relevant work experience |
|
Recreation,
Hospitality and Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem
Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(452314) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of
the New Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool Instruction (Applied)
(Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada)
Level 1 -
NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent
internationally recognised qualification
AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A
certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the
credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking
(Generalist) or the New Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft)
(Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic
Equipment Trades Worker (342313) |
NZ
registration as an Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance
Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the metal forming strand in the New Zealand Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification
work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering
(Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a
minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-
structural Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years'
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Arboriculture strand of the New Zealand Certificate in
Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section
Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Agriculture
and Forestry |
Winemaker
(Viticulturist/Specialist positions – not pickers) (234213) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent
of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the
focus areas of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making - A Graduate
Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the
knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas
of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making OR a minimum of
five years' relevant work experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary School Teacher
(241213) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher
(241411) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma
at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
(Level 6) |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Technician (312512) |
One of the following: - Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) - Bachelor of
Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - A Washington
Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree
in Mechanical Engineering (listed - see Note
3) - A qualification
at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any
further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered
Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand - NZ registration
in the field of Mechanical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by
Engineering New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Finance/ Business |
Accountant (221111) |
A letter from Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia certifying that the
applicant's degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements
towards CAANZ professional status in New Zealand or CPA Australia membership AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Anaesthetic
Technician (311211) |
NZ
registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical
Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two years' post-qualification work experience in
anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ
registration in the midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of
New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914), Medical
Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from that authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey
(Trackwork Rider) (452413) |
Completed
an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem
Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(452314) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New
Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada)
Level 1 -
NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent
internationally recognised qualification
AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A
certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the
credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking
(Generalist) or the New Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft)
(Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic
Equipment Trades Worker (342313) |
NZ
registration as an Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance
Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in
the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate
in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate
in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a
minimum of five years' work experience as an apiarist in a commercial
environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Arboriculture strand of the New Zealand Certificate in
Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification
work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher
qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or
Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher
qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One
of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section
Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a
minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work experience |
|
Agriculture
and Forestry |
Winemaker
(Viticulturist/Specialist positions – not pickers) (234213) |
One of the following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making - A Graduate
Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the
knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science
or wine making OR a minimum of
five years' relevant work experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary School Teacher
(241213) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF
Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher
(241411) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’ relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Draughtsperson (312511) |
A
diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit
and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering
(Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Technician (312512) |
One of the following: - Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) - Bachelor of
Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - A Washington Accord or Sydney
Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering
degree in Mechanical Engineering (listed - see Note 3) - A qualification
at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and
any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional
Engineer professional status in New Zealand - NZ registration
in the field of Mechanical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by
Engineering New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Finance/ Business |
Accountant (221111) |
A letter from Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia certifying that the
applicant's degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements
towards CAANZ professional status in New Zealand or CPA Australia membership AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Anaesthetic
Technician (311211) |
NZ
registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical
Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two years'
post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ
registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical
Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ
registration in the midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of
New Zealand AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general or special purpose scope of practice
with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914), Medical
Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from that
authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey
(Trackwork Rider) (452413) |
Completed
an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’
relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem
Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(452314) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New
Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada)
Level 1 - NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent
internationally recognised qualification
AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A
certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the
credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking
(Generalist) or the New Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft)
(Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite Technician
(399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic
Equipment Trades Worker (342313) |
NZ
registration as an Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance
Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the metal forming strand in the New Zealand Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification
work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering
(Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a
minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4)
AND a minimum of three years’
relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant
post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
(322211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years'
relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant
post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand
major in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production
(Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge requirements
of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (NZQF
Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Agriculture
and Forestry |
Winemaker
(Viticulturist/Specialist positions – not pickers) (234213) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making - A Graduate
Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the
knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas
of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making OR a minimum of
five years' relevant work experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary School Teacher
(241213) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher
(241411) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Draughtsperson (312511) |
A
diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit
and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering
(Mechanical) (Level 6) |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Technician (312512) |
One of the following: - Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) - Bachelor of
Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - A Washington Accord or Sydney
Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering
degree in Mechanical Engineering (listed - see Note 3) - A qualification
at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and
any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional
Engineer professional status in New Zealand - NZ registration
in the field of Mechanical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by
Engineering New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Anaesthetic
Technician (311211) |
NZ
registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical
Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two years' post-qualification work experience in
anaesthesia |
|
Health and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ registration as a
Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical Physiologist Registration
Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ
registration in the midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of
New Zealand AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ
registration within a relevant provisional general, general or special
purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from
that authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (Trackwork Rider)
(452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem
Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport
Instructor (452314) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New
Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada)
Level 1 - NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent
internationally recognised qualification
AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite
Technician (399999) |
A
certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the
credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in
Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic Equipment Trades
Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an
Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in
the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate
in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics
Technician (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4)
AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker (322211) |
A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of
one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication
(Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number |
Required standard for
work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications
must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Also see Note 1 at the end of this document. |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment |
|
|
|
OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an
apiarist in a commercial environment |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of
the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and |
Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm |
One of the
following qualifications: |
|
Forestry |
Manager) (121312), Dairy |
- A certificate
at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and |
|
|
Cattle Farmer (Farm |
knowledge
requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New |
|
|
Manager) (121313) |
Zealand
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) |
|
|
|
- A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm |
|
|
|
Management,
Agriculture or Dairy Technology |
|
|
|
AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy Cattle Farmer
(Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of
the New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm
Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years’
relevant work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Market Gardener (Crop
Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum
equivalent of 360
credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Agriculture or
Horticulture - A certificate or
diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of
Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of
the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or
Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) |
One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section
Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work
experience |
|
Agriculture
and Forestry |
Winemaker
(Viticulturist/Specialist positions – not pickers) (234213) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A bachelor's
degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major
in the focus areas of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making - A Graduate
Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the
knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas
of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making OR a minimum of
five years' relevant work experience |
|
Education |
Early Childhood (Pre-
primary School) Teacher (241111) |
One
of the following NZQF level 7 qualifications, or higher, or a comparable
qualification at the same level: - Graduate Diploma
in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Bachelor of
Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Bachelor of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’
post-qualification work experience with children up to five years of age,
including babies and toddlers |
|
Education |
Primary School Teacher
(241213) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
Post-Doctoral Fellow
(classified under 242111 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of
Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
|
Education |
Secondary School Teacher
(241411) |
NZ registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
AND a provisional practising certificate AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Education |
University Lecturer
(242111) |
A master degree at NZQF
Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits,
which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma
at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
(Level 6) |
|
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering Technician (312512) |
One of the following: - Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) - Bachelor of
Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - A Washington Accord or Sydney
Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering
degree in Mechanical Engineering (listed - see Note 3) - A qualification
at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand
certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark
requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in
New Zealand - NZ registration
in the field of Mechanical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer
or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Anaesthetic
Technician (311211) |
NZ
registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical
Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two years' post-qualification work experience in
anaesthesia |
|
Health and Social Services |
Medical Technicians nec
(Dialysis Technician) (311299) |
NZ registration as a
Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical Physiologist Registration
Board AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Midwife (254111) |
NZ
registration in the midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of
New Zealand AND |
|
|
|
a minimum of
three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Health
and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer
(excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112) |
NZ
registration within a relevant provisional general, general or special
purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Health and Social Services |
Specialist Physician
(General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914),
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) |
NZ registration within a
relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from
that authority |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Jockey (Trackwork Rider)
(452413) |
Completed an Apprenticeship
under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Outdoor
Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) |
Tandem
Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport
Instructor (452314) |
One of the
following qualifications: - A certificate at
NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool
Instruction (Applied) (Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada)
Level 1 - NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent
internationally recognised qualification
AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Recreation, Hospitality and
Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor
(including Technicians) (452314) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’
relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair
workshop |
|
Trades |
Baker (351111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New
Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Composite
Technician (399999) |
A
certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the
credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in
Composites (Level 4) |
|
Trades |
Electronic Equipment Trades
Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an
Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
|
Trades |
Metal Casting Trades Worker
(Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in
the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Machinist
(First Class) (CNC Machinist)
(323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New
Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate
in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Motor Mechanic (General)
(Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands
in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist
Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Panelbeater (324111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural
Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics
Technician (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which
includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate
in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Plastics Technician
(Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering
Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker (322211) |
A certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of
one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication
(Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post-qualification work experience |
|
Note 1: Qualifications
listed (unless an exception is stated) are New Zealand awarded qualifications
on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). Overseas
qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand
qualification listed. Unless an overseas qualification is listed on the
Immigration New Zealand List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment
(Appendix 3) an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) from the New
Zealand Qualifications Authority stating the comparable NZQF qualification is
required. |
|
Note 2: Where
post-qualification work experience is included as a requirement it applies to
all qualifications listed for the occupation (unless otherwise indicated). |
|
Note 3: 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: http://www.ieagreements.org/Washington-Accord/Accredited.cfm. Where a Sydney Accord
accreditd undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering
technology 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 technology degree awarded
is Sydney Accord accredited, please refer to the links from the International
Engineering Alliance on their website: http://www.ieagreements.org/Sydney/signatories.cfm. |
|
Note 4: A letter, certificate or
registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
Incorporated (IPENZ), as Engineering New Zealand was formerly known, may be
used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from
Engineering New Zealand. A letter from IPENZ may also be used to meet an
applicable requirement instead of a letter from IT Professionals New Zealand. IPENZ’s name changed to Engineering New Zealand in
October 2017. |
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