This Appendix is part of Government immigration instructions as described in section 22 of the Immigration Act 2009 (WA, WD, WF and Skilled Migrant Residence instructions).
Occupational Group
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Occupation
Occupations are listed by ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code
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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
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Registration Qualifications
Qualifications required for registration for occupations on the Green List. Also see Note 4 at the end of this list
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Business Professionals
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221213 External Auditor
221214 Internal Auditor
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Remuneration for the employment must be $41.09 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($85,467.20 per annum)
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Construction
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Construction Project Manager (133111)
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Construction (NZQF Level 7)
- 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 construction management, civil engineering, or highway engineering
- 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 construction management, highway engineering, civil engineering or construction project management
- A diploma at NZQF 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 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 civil engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand
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Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) (133112)
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One of the following:
- 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 quantity surveying or construction economics
- 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 construction, construction management or construction project management
- A diploma at NZQF 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
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Quantity Surveyor (233213)
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One of the following:
- 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 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)
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Surveyor (232212)
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
- Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors
- Professional Associate Membership or an Overseas Member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIS)
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Engineering
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Chemical Engineer (233111)
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One of the following:
- A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree (listed - see Note 2)
- A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
- 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 as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
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Materials Engineer (233112)
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Civil Engineer (233211)
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Geotechnical Engineer (233212)
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Structural Engineer (233214)
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Electrical Engineer (233311)
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Electronics Engineer (233411)
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Industrial Engineer (233511)
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Mechanical Engineer (233512)
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Production or Plant Engineer (233513)
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Aeronautical (Aerospace/Avionics/Aviation) Engineer (233911)
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Environmental Engineer (233915)
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Naval Architect/Marine Designer (233916)
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Engineering Professionals nec (233999)
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Civil Engineering Technician (312212)
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- A diploma at NZQF 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 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 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
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Electrical Engineering Technician (312312)
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
- A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electrical Engineering (listed - see Note 2)
- 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 Electrical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand
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Electronic Engineering Technician (312412)
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One of the following:
- 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 electronics
- A diploma at NZQF 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) (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level 8)
- A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electronic Engineering (listed - see Note 2)
- 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 Electronic Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand
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Mechanical Engineering Technician (312512)
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering (NZQF Level 7)
- A diploma at NZQF 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 NZQF 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
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
(Avionics) (323111)
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One of the following:
- Hold an overseas Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA)
- Hold a current and valid overseas Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) and a letter from the CAA confirming the applicant has passed the written examination in Air Law
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) (323112)
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) (323113)
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Telecommunications Engineer (263311)
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
- Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7)
- A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) degree (listed - see Note 2)
- A qualification comparable to 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 as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand
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Telecommunications Network Engineer (263312)
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Health and Social Services
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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)
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Registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
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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
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General Practitioner (253111)
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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)
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MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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Resident Medical Officer (253112)
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Anaesthetist (253211)
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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)
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Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (253311)
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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)
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Cardiologist (253312)
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Clinical Haematologist (253313)
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Medical Oncologist (253314)
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Endocrinologist (253315)
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Gastroenterologist (253316)
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Intensive Care Specialist (253317)
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Neurologist (253318)
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Paediatrician (253321)
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Renal Medicine Specialist (253322)
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Rheumatologist (253323)
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Thoracic Medicine Specialist (253324)
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Specialist Physicians nec (253399)
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Psychiatrist (253411)
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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)
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MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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Surgeon (General) (253511),
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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)
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MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon (253512)
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Neurosurgeon (253513)
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Orthopaedic Surgeon (253514)
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Otorhinolaryngologist (253515)
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Paediatric Surgeon (253516)
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon (253517)
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Urologist (253518)
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Vascular Surgeon (253521)
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Dermatologist (253911)
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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)
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MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912)
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Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (253913)
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Ophthalmologist (253914)
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Pathologist (253915)
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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist (253917)
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Radiation Oncologist (253918)
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Medical Practitioners nec (253999)
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Midwife (254111)
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Registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)
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Nurse Practitioners (254411)
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Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
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Bachelor of Nursing
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Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)
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Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) (254413)
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Registered Nurse (Community Health) (254414)
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Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)
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Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) (254416)
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Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) (254417)
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Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)
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Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) (254421)
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Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)
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Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)
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Registered Nurse (Surgical) (254424)
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Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) (254425)
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Registered Nurses nec (254499)
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Enrolled Nurse (Nursing Assistant) (411411)
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Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611)
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Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
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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)
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Anaesthetic Technician (311211)
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Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician (311213)
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Medical Laboratory Technician (311213)
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Clinical Psychologist (272311)
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Registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand
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Bachelor of Psychology
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Educational Psychologist (272312)
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Organisational Psychologist (272313)
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Psychologists nec (272399)
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Psychotherapist (272314)
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NZ registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand
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Physicist (Medical) (234914)
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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
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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
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Orthoptist (251412)
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NZ membership with the New Zealand Orthoptics Society Inc.
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Veterinarian (234711)
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NZ registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science
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Addiction Practitioner / Alcohol & Drug Clinician (272112)
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Registration with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Counselling and Addiction Practice
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Mental Health and Addiction)
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Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (272112)
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Audiometrist (311299)
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Membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society
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Chiropractor (252111)
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Registration with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board
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Bachelor of Chiropractic
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Clinical Physiologist (234599)
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Registration with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board of New Zealand
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Careers Counsellor (272111)
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Membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
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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.
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Family and Marriage Counsellor (272113)
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Rehabilitation Counsellor (272114)
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Student Counsellor (272115)
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Counsellors NEC (272199)
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Dietician (251111)
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Registration with the Dieticians Board of New Zealand
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Bachelor of Science with a major in nutrition, food science or dietetics
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Dispensing Optician (399913)
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Registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand
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Bachelor of Optometry
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Optometrist (251411)
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Genetic Counsellor (251999)
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New Zealand registration with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia
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Bachelor of Science in Genetics
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Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician (311299)
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Associate membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
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Orthotist/Prosthetist (251912)
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Membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
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Osteopath (252112)
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Registration with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand
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Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health
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Ambulance Paramedic (411112)
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New Zealand registration with the Paramedic Council
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine
- Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
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Perfusionist (cardiac) (311299)
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New Zealand membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering
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Hospital Pharmacist (251511)
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Registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
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Bachelor of Pharmacy
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Industrial Pharmacist (251512)
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Retail Pharmacist (251513)
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Physiotherapist (252511)
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Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
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Play Therapist (hospital) (252299)
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Membership with the Hospital Play Specialists
Association of Aotearoa New Zealand
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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
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Speech Language Therapist (252712)
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Membership with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association
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Bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy with Honours
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Sterilisation Technician (711914)
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Membership with the New Zealand Sterile Sciences Association
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Social Worker (272511)
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Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board
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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
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Audiologist (252711)
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Membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society
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Medical Imaging Technologist (251211)
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Registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
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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
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (251211)
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Medical Radiation Therapist (251212)
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213)
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Sonographer (251214)
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Occupational Therapist (252411)
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Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (at Otago Polytechnic or Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
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Podiatrist (252611)
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Registration with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand
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Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)
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Secondary School Teacher (241411)
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NZ registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
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A provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
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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)
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Other: (Primary Industries, Science)
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Other Spatial Scientist (232214)
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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 computer science or geography
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Other: (Primary Industries, Science)
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Environmental Research Scientist (234313)
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A qualification at NZQF Level 8 or higher in the focus areas of environmental studies, environmental management, or environmental engineering. NZQF 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 NZQF Level 7.
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Food Technologist (234212)
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One of the following:
- Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) or
- (Food Process Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher in the focus areas of nutrition, food science, food technology or food engineering. NZQF 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 NZQF 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 NZQF Level 7.
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ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Chief Information Officer (135111)
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Remuneration for the employment must be $65.74 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 $98.62 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.
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ICT Project Manager (135112)
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ICT Managers nec (135199)
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Analyst Programmer (261311)
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Developer Programmer (261312)
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Software Engineer (261313)
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Software Tester (261314)
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ICT Security Specialist (262112)
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Software and Applications Programmers nec (261399)
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Database Administrator (262111)
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Remuneration for the employment must be $63.22 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($131,497 per annum)
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services, the remuneration must be $79.02 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($164,372 per annum) and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.
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Systems Administrator (262113)
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Remuneration for the employment must be $63.22 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($131,497 per annum)
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services, the remuneration must be $79.02 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($164,372 per annum) and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.
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Multimedia Specialist (261211)
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Remuneration for the employment must be $52.15 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 $78.07 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years work in a relevant role is required.
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Occupational Group
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Occupation
Occupations are listed by ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code
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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
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Registration Qualifications
Qualifications required for registration for occupations on the Green List. Also see Note 4 at the end of this list
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Construction
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Building Associate (312112) (Building Construction supervisor)
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Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be $47.41 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($98,612 per annum)
Common examples of job titles for this role are site supervisor, site manager, site foreman, build supervisor, build manager, civil project manager.
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Crane, Hoist or Lifter Operator (712111)
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Role offered must be as a Crane Operator only. Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be $41.09 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($85,467.20 per annum)
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.
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Factory Process Worker
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Slaughterer (831212)
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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).
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Health and Social Services
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School Principal (134311)
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NZ registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
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A provisional 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
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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)
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Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher) (241211)
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Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher) (241212)
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Primary School Teacher (241213)
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Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher (241311)
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Special Needs Teacher (241511)
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Teacher of the Hearing Impaired (241512)
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Teacher of the Sight Impaired (241513)
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Special Education Teachers nec (241599)
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Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (249311)
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Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher – registered (241111)
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ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Telecommunications Technician (342414)
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One of the following:
- Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be $36.35 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($75,608 per annum), or
- New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 3) at the time of application for residence
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Civil Machinery Operators
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Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) (721211)
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Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be $36.35 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary ($75,608 per annum)
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Backhoe Operator (721212)
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Bulldozer Operator (721213)
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Excavator Operator (721214)
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Grader Operator (721215)
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Loader Operator (721216)
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Protective Service Workers
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Corrections Officer (442111)
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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
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Trades
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Automotive Electrician (321111)
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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 Automotive Electrical Engineering (NZQF Level 4)
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Diesel Motor Mechanic (including Heavy Vehicle Inspector) (321212)
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A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (NZQF Level 4); OR
Appointment as a vehicle inspector by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for certificate of fitness service delivery
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Motor Mechanic (General) (321211)
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A certificate at NZQF 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
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Motorcycle Mechanic (321213)
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Electrician (General) (341111)
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NZ registration as an electrician or a Limited Certificate (excluding a Trainee Limited Certificate) as an electrician from the Electrical Workers Registration Board
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Plumber (General) (334111)
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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)
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Drainlayer (334113)
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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)
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Gasfitter (334114)
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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)
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Agriculture
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Dairy Cattle Farmer (Dairy Cattle Farm Manager) (121313) including Dairy Farm Manager, Assistant Dairy Farm Manager and Dairy Herd Manager
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A minimum of three years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role
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The qualifications listed below include non-degree level 7 qualifications or below that are eligible for a Post-Study work visa under immigration instructions WD3. Applicants must meet the requirements of both column one and (where applicable) column two to meet the requirements of the list.