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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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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Construction
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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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Construction
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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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Construction
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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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Environmental Engineer (233915)
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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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Engineering Professionals nec (233999)
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Engineering
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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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Engineering
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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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Engineering
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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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Engineering
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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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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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Resident Medical Officer (253112)
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Health and Social Services
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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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Health and Social Services
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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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Health and Social Services
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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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Health and Social Services
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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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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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Health and Social Services
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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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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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Health and Social Services
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Midwife (254111)
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NZ registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand
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Health and Social Services
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Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)
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NZ registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
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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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Health and Social Services
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Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611)
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NZ registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
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Health and Social Services
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Clinical Psychologist (272311)
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NZ registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
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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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Health and Social Services
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Psychotherapist (272314)
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NZ registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand
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Health and Social Services
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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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Health and Social Services
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Orthoptist (251412)
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NZ membership with the New Zealand Orthoptics Society Inc.
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Health and Social Services
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Veterinarian (234711)
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NZ registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand
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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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Other: (Primary Industries, Science)
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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 $57.69 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 $86.54 per hour 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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ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications
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Multimedia Specialist (261211)
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Remuneration for the employment must be $45.67 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 $68.51 per hour 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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Health and Social Services
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Anaesthetic Technician (311211)
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NZ registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
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Medical Laboratory Technician (311213)
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Health and Social Services
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Medical Diagnostic (Medical Imaging Technologist) (251211)
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NZ registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board
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Medical Radiation Therapist (251212)
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Sonographer (251214)
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Health and Social Services
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Occupational Therapist (252411)
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NZ registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
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Health and Social Services
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Podiatrist (252611)
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NZ registration with the New Zealand Podiatry Board
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Health and Social Services
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Audiologist (252711)
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NZ membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society
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Health and Social Services
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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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Employment must be for a position as a teacher in one of the following subjects:
Science (including chemistry, biology, physics, agricultural and horticultural science, and earth and space science)
Mathematics (including statistics and calculus)
Technology (including digital technologies, computer science, construction and mechanical technologies, materials technologies, and processing technologies)
Pacific languages (including languages of Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands, Sāmoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji, Rotuma, and Kiribati)
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Health and Social Services
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Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher – registered (241111)
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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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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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Trades
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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)
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Trades
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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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Trades
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Plumber (General) (334111)
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NZ registration as either a certifying plumber, tradesman plumber; or journeyman plumber with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board
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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.
Non-degree qualification pathways
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Knowledge requirements (focus area)
These are knowledge requirements or focus areas that must be included in the qualification.
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Occupation in visa conditions
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A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7
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Highway engineering or civil engineering
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Construction Project Manager
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Construction management or construction project management
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Construction Project Manager or Project Builder
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Construction
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Project Builder
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A Graduate Diploma in Construction at NZQF Level 7
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Quantity Surveying
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Quantity Surveyor
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A Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying at NZQF Level 7
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N/A
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Quantity Surveyor
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A Graduate Diploma acceptable to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand for registration
AND
The applicant meets all the Council’s other requirements for teacher registration and certification
AND EITHER
Holds a specialty bachelor’s degree* in one of the following subjects:
Science (including chemistry, biology, physics, agricultural and horticultural science, and earth and space science)
Mathematics (including statistics and calculus)
Technology (including digital technologies, computer science, construction and mechanical technologies, materials technologies, and processing technologies)
OR
For Pacific languages (including languages of Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands, Sāmoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji, Rotuma, and Kiribati), has provided a letter of support from the provider attesting that the individual has the skills to teach in a Pacific language
*Can be gained outside New Zealand
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N/A
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Secondary School Teacher
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Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) or comparable qualification that is acceptable to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand for registration
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The applicant meets all the Council’s other requirements for teacher registration and certification
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N/A
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Early Childhood Teacher
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A qualification at NZQF Level 7, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the qualification and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
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N/A
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Engineer or Civil, Electrical, Electronic Engineering Technician
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A Diploma at NZQF Level 6 or higher with a minimum of 240 credits
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Highway engineering, construction or construction management
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Construction Project Manager or Project Builder
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Civil engineering
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Construction Project Manager or Civil Engineering Technician or Project Builder
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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6 or higher) with a strand in Civil Engineering, 240 credits
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N/A
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Construction Project Manager or Civil Engineering Technician
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New Zealand Diploma in Civil Engineering (Building and Construction) Level 7
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N/A
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Civil Engineering Technician
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New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) Level 6 or higher
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N/A
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Quantity Surveyor or Project Builder
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New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6 or higher) with a strand in Quantity Surveying, 240 credits
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N/A
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Quantity Surveyor or Project Builder
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New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6 or higher) with a strand in Construction Economics, Construction Management or Building, 240 credits
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N/A
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Project Builder
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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6 or higher) with a strand in Electrical Engineering, 240 credits
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N/A
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Telecommunications, Telecommunications Network Engineer or Electrical Engineering Technician
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New Zealand Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Level 7)
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N/A
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Electrical Engineering Technician
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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6 or higher) with a strand in Electronics Engineering, 240 credits
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N/A
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Electronic Engineering Technician
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A diploma at NZQF Level 5 or higher
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Farm management, agriculture or dairy technology
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Dairy Cattle Farmer
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A certificate at NZQF Level 4 or higher
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New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (NZQF Level 4)
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Automotive Electrician
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New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (NZQF Level 4)
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Diesel Motor Mechanic
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Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4)
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Dairy Cattle Farmer
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New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4)
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N/A
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Automotive Electrician
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New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (NZQF Level 4)
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N/A
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Diesel Motor Mechanic
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New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) with a strand in Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming
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N/A
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Dairy Cattle Farmer
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