Green List New Zealand 2026 – Cơ Hội Định Cư Tay Nghề Trong Ngành Thiếu Hụt Nhân Lực

Occupational Group

Occupation

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

Green List Requirements

Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this list

Registration Qualifications

Qualifications required for registration for occupations on the Green List. Also see Note 4 at the end of this list

Business Professionals

221213 External Auditor

221214 Internal Auditor

Remuneration for the employment must be $45.50 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($94,640 per annum based on a 40 hour week)

Construction

Construction Project Manager (133111)

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQCF Level 8)
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQCF Level 7)
• Bachelor of Construction (NZQCF Level 7)
• A bachelor’s degree at NZQCF 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 construction management, civil engineering, or highway engineering
• A Graduate Diploma at NZQCF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction management, highway engineering, civil engineering or construction project management
• A diploma at NZQCF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma in the focus areas of civil engineering, highway engineering, construction or construction management
• A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering
• A qualification at NZQCF 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 civil engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand

Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) (133112)

One of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree at NZQCF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economics
• A Graduate Diploma at NZQCF Level 7, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, construction management or construction project management
• A diploma at NZQCF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of quantity surveying, construction economics, construction management or building

Quantity Surveyor (233213)

One of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree at NZQCF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economics
• Student or Affiliate Membership, or MNZIQS, of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS)

Surveyor (232212)

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Surveying (NZQCF Level 7)
• Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQCF Level 8)
• Registration as a Surveyor (RPSurv) with a Survey and Spatial New Zealand (S+SNA)
• Associate Membership of Survey and Spatial New Zealand (S+SNZ)

Engineering

Chemical Engineer (233111)

One of the following:

• A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree (listed – see Note 2)
• A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQCF Level 8)
• A qualification at NZQCF 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 as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.

Materials Engineer (233112)

Civil Engineer (233211)

Geotechnical Engineer (233212)

Structural Engineer (233214)

Electrical Engineer (233311)

Electronics Engineer (233411)

Industrial Engineer (233511)

Mechanical Engineer (233512)

Production or Plant Engineer (233513)

Aeronautical (Aerospace/Avionics/Aviation) Engineer (233911)

Environmental Engineer (233915)

Naval Architect/Marine Designer (233916)

Engineering Professionals nec (233999)

Civil Engineering Technician (312212)

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQCF Level 7)
• A diploma at NZQCF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)
• A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering (listed – see Note 2)
• A qualification at NZQCF 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 status in New Zealand
• NZ registration in the field of Civil Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand

Electrical Engineering Technician (312312)

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQCF Level 8)
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQCF Level 7)
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQCF Level 7)
• A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electrical Engineering (listed – see Note 2)
• A qualification at NZQCF 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 Electrical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand

Electronic Engineering Technician (312412)

One of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree at NZQCF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in electronics
• A diploma at NZQCF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) Electronic Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQCF Level 7)
• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQCF Level 8)
• A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electronic Engineering (listed – see Note 2)
• A qualification at NZQCF 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 Electronic Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand

Mechanical Engineering Technician (312512)

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering (NZQCF Level 7)
• A diploma at NZQCF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6)
• A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A qualification at NZQCF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and 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

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

(Avionics) (323111)

Hold an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) (323112)

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) (323113)

Telecommunications Engineer (263311)

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Network Engineering) (NZQCF Level 8)
• Bachelor of Engineering (NZQCF Level 7)
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQCF Level 7)
• A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) degree (listed – see Note 2)
• A qualification comparable to NZQCF 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 as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand

Telecommunications Network Engineer (263312)

Health and Social Services

Clinical Dental Technician (411212) (Dental Prosthetist)

Dentist (Dental Practitioner or Dental Surgeon) (252312)

Dental Specialist (252311)

Dental Technician (411213)

Dental Therapist (411214)

Endodontist (252311)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (252311)

Oral medicine specialist (2523)

Oral Pathologist (252311)

Oral surgery specialist (2523)

Orthodontist (252311)

Paedodontist (252311)

Periodontist (252311)

Prosthodontist (252311)

Public health dentistry specialist (2523)

Restorative dentistry specialist (2523)

Special needs dentistry specialist (2523)

Oral Health Therapist (411214)

Registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Bachelor of Dental Technology
• Bachelor of Dental Technology with Honours
• Bachelor of Health Science (Endorsement in Dental Therapy)
• Bachelor of Oral Health
• Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health

General Practitioner (253111)

NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Resident Medical Officer (253112)

Anaesthetist (253211)

NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (253311)

NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

Cardiologist (253312)

Clinical Haematologist (253313)

Medical Oncologist (253314)

Endocrinologist (253315)

Gastroenterologist (253316)

Intensive Care Specialist (253317)

Neurologist (253318)

Paediatrician (253321)

Renal Medicine Specialist (253322)

Rheumatologist (253323)

Thoracic Medicine Specialist (253324)

Specialist Physicians nec (253399)

Psychiatrist (253411)

NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Surgeon (General) (253511),

NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgeon (253512)

Neurosurgeon (253513)

Orthopaedic Surgeon (253514)

Otorhinolaryngologist (253515)

Paediatric Surgeon (253516)

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon (253517)

Urologist (253518)

Vascular Surgeon (253521)

Dermatologist (253911)

NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912)

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (253913)

Ophthalmologist (253914)

Pathologist (253915)

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist (253917)

Radiation Oncologist (253918)

Medical Practitioners nec (253999)

Midwife (254111)

Registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)

Nurse Practitioners (254411)

Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) (254413)

Registered Nurse (Community Health) (254414)

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)

Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) (254416)

Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) (254417)

Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)

Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) (254421)

Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)

Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)

Registered Nurse (Surgical) (254424)

Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) (254425)

Registered Nurses nec (254499)

Enrolled Nurse (Nursing Assistant) (411411)

Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611)

Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand

Medical Laboratory Scientist (one of the following):

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with Honours

Anaesthetic Technician:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Perioperative Practice)

Anaesthetic Technician (311211)

Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician (311213)

Medical Laboratory Technician (311213)

Clinical Psychologist (272311)

Registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand

Bachelor of Psychology

Educational Psychologist (272312)

Organisational Psychologist (272313)

Psychologists nec (272399)

Psychotherapist (272314)

NZ registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand

Physicist (Medical) (234914)

One of the following:

• Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical Physicist
• Registration or eligibility for registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physics Specialists
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering Medicine, United Kingdom
• Certification as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of Radiology in Medical Physics
• Certification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics as a Member of the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science in Physics (Medical Physics and Imaging Technology)
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical Physics
• Bachelor of Applied Science

Orthoptist (251412)

NZ membership with the New Zealand Orthoptics Society Inc.

Veterinarian (234711)

NZ registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Addiction Practitioner / Alcohol & Drug Clinician (272112)

Registration with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Counselling
• Bachelor of Counselling and Addiction Practice
• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Mental Health and Addiction)

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (272112)

Audiometrist (311299)

Membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society

Chiropractor (252111)

Registration with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board

Bachelor of Chiropractic

Clinical Physiologist (234599)

Registration with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board of New Zealand

Careers Counsellor (272111)

Membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Counselling*
• Bachelor of Applied Counselling*
• Bachelor of Health Science in Counselling*
• Bachelor of Social Services (Counselling)*
• Bachelor of Counselling and Addiction Practice*
• Bachelor of Psychology
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Education

*The degree should be from a New Zealand Association of Counsellors accredited providers.

Family and Marriage Counsellor (272113)

Rehabilitation Counsellor (272114)

Student Counsellor (272115)

Counsellors NEC (272199)

Dietician (251111)

Registration with the Dieticians Board of New Zealand

Bachelor of Science with a major in nutrition, food science or dietetics

Dispensing Optician (399913)

Registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand

Bachelor of Optometry

Optometrist (251411)

Genetic Counsellor (251999)

New Zealand registration with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia

Bachelor of Science in Genetics

Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician (311299)

Associate membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

Orthotist/Prosthetist (251912)

Membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

Osteopath (252112)

Registration with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand

Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health

Ambulance Paramedic (411112)

New Zealand registration with the Paramedic Council

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine
• Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)

Perfusionist (cardiac) (311299)

New Zealand membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Health Science
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering

Hospital Pharmacist (251511)

Registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Industrial Pharmacist (251512)

Retail Pharmacist (251513)

Physiotherapist (252511)

Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)

Play Therapist (hospital) (252299)

Membership with the Hospital Play Specialists

Association of Aotearoa New Zealand

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Education (Early childhood teaching)
• Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
• Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga (PWK) (Taumata 7 Rumaki Māori Early Childhood) Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood
• Te Tohu Paetahi Whakaako Kohungahunga: Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education

Speech Language Therapist (252712)

Membership with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association

Bachelor’s degree in speech and language therapy with Honours

Sterilisation Technician (711914)

Membership with the New Zealand Sterile Sciences Association

Social Worker (272511)

Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
• Bachelor of Applied Social Work
• Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work
• Bachelor of Social Practice

Audiologist (252711)

Membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society

Medical Imaging Technologist (251211)

Registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board

Medical Imaging Technologist (one of the following):

• Bachelor of Medical Imaging
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology)
• Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging)
• Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)

Medical Radiation Therapist:

• Bachelor of Radiation Therapy

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (251211)

Medical Radiation Therapist (251212)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213)

Sonographer (251214)

Occupational Therapist (252411)

Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (at Otago Polytechnic or Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)

Podiatrist (252611)

Registration with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand

Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)

Secondary School Teacher (241411)

Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher) (241211)

Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher) (241212)

Primary School Teacher (241213)

Middle School Teacher/Intermediate School Teacher (241311)

NZ registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and with either a provisional or full practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
• Bachelor of Education (Technology)
• Bachelor of Teaching
• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Other: (Primary Industries, Science)

Other Spatial Scientist (232214)

A bachelor’s degree at NZQCF 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 computer science or geography

Other: (Primary Industries, Science)

Environmental Research Scientist (234313)

A qualification at NZQCF Level 8 or higher in the focus areas of environmental studies, environmental management, or environmental engineering. NZQCF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120 credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinning bachelor’s degree at NZQCF Level 7.

Food Technologist (234212)

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) or
• (Food Process Engineering) (NZQCF Level 8)

A qualification at NZQCF Level 7 or higher in the focus areas of nutrition, food science, food technology or food engineering. NZQCF Level 7 qualifications must have a minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, and NZQCF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120 credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinning bachelor’s degree at NZQCF Level 7.

ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications

Chief Information Officer (135111)

Remuneration for the employment must be $72.80 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services, the remuneration must be $109.20 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

ICT Project Manager (135112)

ICT Managers nec (135199)

Analyst Programmer (261311)

Developer Programmer (261312)

Software Engineer (261313)

Software Tester (261314)

ICT Security Specialist (262112)

Software and Applications Programmers nec (261399)

Database Administrator (262111)

Remuneration for the employment must be $70.00 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($145,600 per annum based on a 40 hour week)

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services, the remuneration must be $87.50 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($182,000 per annum based on a 40 hour work week) and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Systems Administrator (262113)

Remuneration for the employment must be $70.00 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($145,600 per annum based on a 40 hour work week)

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services, the remuneration must be $87.50 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($182,000 per annum based on a 40 hour work week) and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Multimedia Specialist (261211)

Remuneration for the employment must be $57.75 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services, the remuneration must be $86.45 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years work in a relevant role is required.

Occupational Group

Occupation

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

Green List Requirements

Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this list

Registration Qualifications

Qualifications required for registration for occupations on the Green List. Also see Note 4 at the end of this list

Construction

Building Associate (312112) (Building Construction supervisor)

Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be paid at least 1.5x the median hourly wage as set out in the table at SR5.15.1

Common examples of job titles for this role are site supervisor, site manager, site foreman, build supervisor, build manager, civil project manager.

Crane, Hoist or Lifter Operator (712111)

Role offered must be as a Crane Operator only. Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be paid at least 1.3x the median hourly wage as set out in the table at SR5.15.1

The applicant must also have a New Zealand Level 3 Certificate in Cranes with at least one Level 4 specialisation (or overseas equivalent) at the time of application for residence.

Factory Process Worker

Slaughterer (831212)

Role offered must be as a Halal Slaughterer.

Working in a role with an employer and at a site listed on the ‘New Zealand approved animal products halal premises (excluding dairy) under the Animal Products Notice’ (administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries).

Health and Social Services

School Principal (134311)

NZ registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and with either a provisional or full practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages must be working in a primary, intermediate, or secondary school

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
• Bachelor of Education (Technology)
• Bachelor of Teaching
• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Special Needs Teacher (241511)

Teacher of the Hearing Impaired (241512)

Teacher of the Sight Impaired (241513)

Special Education Teachers nec (241599)

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (249311)

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher – registered (241111)

ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications

Telecommunications Technician (342414)

One of the following:

• Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be paid at least 1.15x the median hourly wage as set out in the table at SR5.15 or
• New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 3) at the time of application for residence

Civil Machinery Operators

Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) (721211)

Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be paid at least 1.15x the median hourly wage as set out in the table at SR5.15.1

Backhoe Operator (721212)

Bulldozer Operator (721213)

Excavator Operator (721214)

Grader Operator (721215)

Loader Operator (721216)

Paving Plant Operator (721913)

Protective Service Workers

Corrections Officer (442111)

At the time of application for residence, has

• Completed the Corrections Officer Development Pathway (CODP); AND
• Holds a NZ Certificate Level 3, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge and credit requirements of the NZ Certificate in Offender Management (NZCOM) Level 3

Trades

Automotive Electrician (321111)

A certificate at NZQCF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (NZQCF Level 4)

Diesel Motor Mechanic (including Heavy Vehicle Inspector) (321212)

A certificate at NZQCF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (NZQCF Level 4); OR

Appointment as a vehicle inspector by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for certificate of fitness service delivery

Motor Mechanic (General) (321211)

A certificate at NZQCF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the following qualifications:

• New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
• New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
• New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4); OR

Appointment as a vehicle inspector by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for warrant of fitness and/or certificate of fitness service delivery

Motorcycle Mechanic (321213)

Electrician (General) (341111)

NZ registration as an electrician or a Limited Certificate (excluding a Trainee Limited Certificate) as an electrician from the Electrical Workers Registration Board

Plumber (General) (334111)

Registration as either a certifying plumber, tradesman plumber; or journeyman plumber with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the duration and for AEWV purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa)

Drainlayer (334113)

Registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman Drainlayer with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for AEWV purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa)

Gasfitter (334114)

Registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman Gasfitter with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for AEWV purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa)

Panel Beater (324111)

Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be paid at least 1.15x the median hourly wage as set out in the table at SR5.15.1

Vehicle Painter (324311)

Metal Fabricator (322311)

Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be paid at least 1.3x the median hourly wage as set out in the table at SR5.15.1

Pressure Welder (322312)

Welder (322313)

Fitter (General) (323211)

Fitter and Turner (323212)

Fitter-Welder (323213)

Metal Machinist (First Class) (323214)

Agriculture

Dairy Cattle Farmer (Dairy Cattle Farm Manager) (121313) including Dairy Farm Manager, Assistant Dairy Farm Manager and Dairy Herd Manager

A minimum of three years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role