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New Zealand Demand List 2016-2017 Canterbury Skill Shortage List

This is the revised Canterbury Skill Shortage List, effective from 14 December 2015

See notes at the end of this list.

Occupational group Occupation and

ANZSCO number

Required standard for work visa applicants with an offer of

employment

Construction Building Inspector /

Building Surveyor

(312113)

One of the following qualifications: - Bachelor of Applied Technology – Building (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Building Science (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Construction (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level

7)

- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) (NZQF Level 7)

- Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF

Level 7)

- National Diploma in Building Control Surveying (Medium and Large

Buildings) (NZQF Level 6)

- National Diploma in Architectural Technology (NZQF Level 6)

- National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6)

- National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (NZQF Level 6)

AND

a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification workexperience

Construction Construction Project

Manager (Roading and

Infrastructure)

(133111)

EITHER (A): One of the following qualifications:

- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil) (NZQF Level 8)


7)

- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (NZQF Level 7)


Level 7)

- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)

AND

a minimum of five years' relevant post-qualification work experience

OR (B):

One of the following qualifications:

- Diploma of Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)


- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)

- Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 6)

AND

a Project Management certificate

AND

a minimum of five years' relevant post-qualification work experience

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Construction Construction Project

Manager (Foreman)

(Roading and

Infrastructure)

(133111)

A minimum of five years’ experience in building or maintaining roads

AND

staff management experience

AND

appropriate driver license

Construction Project Builder

(including Building

Project Manager and

Site Foreman) (133112)



7)

- Bachelor of Applied Technology – Building (NZQF Level 7)


Level 7)


AND

a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work

experience

Construction Surveying Technician

(Spatial Science

Technician/Land

Surveyor's Technician)

(312116)

One of the following:

- Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8)

- National Diploma in Surveying (NZQF Level 6)

- Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Instituteof

Surveyors

AND

a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification workexperience

Construction Surveyor (232212) 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 of the New Zealand Instituteof

Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIS)

Engineering Civil Engineer One of the following:

(233211), Electrical - A relevant Washington Accord accredited undergraduate

Engineer (233311), engineering degree (listed - see Note3)

Structural Engineer - A relevant qualification comparable to (a) a Bachelor of Engineering

(233214) (NZQF Level 7), or (b) a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF

Level 8)

- A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher with a letter from

IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meets the

academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Professional

Engineer in New Zealand

- NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by the

Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand.

Engineering Civil Engineering One of the following qualifications in the relevant occupation

Draughtsperson speciality:

(312211), Electrical - National Diploma in Engineering (Electrotechnology) (NZQF Level 6)

Engineering - National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Applied ) (NZQF Level 6)

Draughtsperson - New Zealand Diploma in Engineering with specialities in Civil or

(312311) Electrical (NZQF Level 6)

- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)

Engineering Civil Engineering

Technician (312212)


- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level

7)

- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (NZQF Level 7)

- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering – (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)

- National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Applied) (NZQF Level 6)

- Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)

- Diploma in Civil Engineering (NZQF Level 6)

AND

a minimum of three years’ work experience including a minimum of

12 months' relevant post-qualification work experience in the past 18

months

Engineering Electrical Engineering

Technician (312312)


- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (NZQF Level 7) majoring in

Electrical and Electronic engineering

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8)

majoring in Electrical and Electronicengineering

- Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF

Level 7)

- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic

Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)

AND


experience

Telecommunications Telecommunication

s Engineer (263311)

One of the following qualifications relevant to the ANZSCO

occupation:

- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Computer Engineering ) or

(Computer Systems) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and

Computer Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering ) or

(Electronics and Computer Engineering) or (Electronic and Computer

Systems Engineering) or (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)

- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) or

(Electronic Engineering) or (Electronic and Computer Systems

Engineering) or (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Applied Science (Telecommunications) or (Information

Systems and Technology) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Computer and Information Science (Computational

Intelligence) or (Networks and Security) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Computer and Mobile Systems

Engineering) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Network and

Communication Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Science (Electronics) or (Electronic and Computer

Systems) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Science - Technology (Electronics) (NZQF Level7)

AND

a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work

experience.

Trades Airconditioning and

Refrigeration Mechanic

(342111)

New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade)

(NZQF Level 4)

Trades Bricklayer (331111) National Certificate in Brick and Block Laying (NZQF Level4)

OR

a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, including at

least 12 months' relevant work experience in New Zealand

AND

Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building

Work (RBW) within the scope of the Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision

of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done

within the scope of a Bricklaying and Blocklaying Licence Class ORthe

duties of the Bricklayer will not include RBW

Trades Carpenter (331212) National Certificate in Carpentry (NZQF Level 4)

OR

a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience

AND


Work (RBW) within the scope of the Carpentry Licence Class, EXCEPT

IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately

LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done within the scopeof

a Carpentry Licence Class OR the duties of the Carpenter will not

include RBW

Trades Carpenter and Joiner

(331211)

National Certificate in Carpentry (NZQF Level 4)

AND


- National Certificate in Joinery (Craftsperson) (NZQF Level 4)

- National Certificate in Joinery (NZQF Level 4)

- New Zealand Certificate in Joinery with strands in Cabinetry, Timber

Door and Windows, Stairs, and Laminate Fabrication (NZQF Level4)

OR


AND


Work (RBW) within the scope of the Carpentry Licence Class, EXCEPT

IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately

LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done within the scope of

a Carpentry Licence Class OR the duties of the Carpenter will not

include RBW

Trades Drainlayer (334113) Licensed or authorised as a Drainlayer (not including a limited

certificate holder) by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board

AND

at least 12 months' relevant work experience in New Zealand

Trades Electric Line Mechanic

(342211)

NZ registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers

Registration Board

Trades Fibrous Plasterer

(333211)

National Certificate in Fibrous Plaster (Installation) (NZQF Level 4)

OR



AND


Work (RBW) within the scope of the External Plastering Licence Class,

EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an

appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done

within the scope of a External Plastering Licence Class OR the duties

ofthe Fibrous Plasterer will not include RBW

Trades Floor Finisher (332111) National Certificate in Flooring (NZQF Level 4)

OR

a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, includingat


Trades Glazier (333111) One of the following qualifications:

- National Certificate in Glazing (NZQF Level 4)

- National Certificate in Glass and Glazing (NZQF Level 4)

OR


AND

evidence that the work will be done under the supervision of an

appropriately Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) who is licensed to

supervise relevant Restricted Building Work (RBW) OR that the duties

of the Glazier will not include RBW

Trades Joiner (331213) One of the following qualifications:

- National Certificate in Joinery (Craftsperson) (NZQF Level 4)

- National Certificate in Joinery (NZQF Level 4)

- New Zealand Certificate in Joinery with strands in Cabinetry, Timber

Door and Windows, Stairs, and Laminate Fabrication (NZQF Level 4)

OR


Trades Metal Fabricator

(322311)

National Certificate in Engineering – Fabrication (NZQF Level 4)

OR


Trades Plumber (General)

(334111)

Licensed or authorised as a Plumber (not including a limited

certificate holder) by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board

AND

at least 12 months' relevant work experience in New Zealand

Trades Roof Tiler (333311) National Certificate in Roofing (Installer) (NZQF Level4)

OR



AND


Work (RBW) within the scope of the Roofing Licence Class, EXCEPT IF

the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP

who is licensed to supervise RBW work done within the scope of a

Roofing Licence Class OR the duties of the Roof Tiler will notinclude

RBW

Trades Scaffolder (821712) One of the following qualifications:

- National Certificate in Intermediate Scaffolding (NZQF Level 4)

- National Certificate in Advanced Scaffolding (NZQF Level 5)

- New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (NZQF Level 4)

- New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (NZQF Level 5)

AND

a minimum of two years' relevant post qualification workexperience

Trades Solid Plasterer

(333212)

National Certificate in Solid Plastering (NZQF Level 4)

OR



AND


Work (RBW) within the scope of the External Plastering Licence Class,

EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an

appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done

within the scope of a External Plastering Licence Class OR the duties

ofthe Solid Plasterer will not include RBW

Trades Stonemason (331112) National Certificate in Masonry (NZQF Level 4-5)

OR



Trades Wall and Floor Tiler

(333411)

National Certificate in Floor and Wall Tiling (NZQF Level 4)

OR



Trades Welder (322313), Fitter-

Welder (323213)


- National Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication (NZQF Level 4)

- National Certificate in Welding (NZQF Level 4)

OR


Truck Driver (General)

(733111)

NZ recognised Full Class 4 or 5 Driver Licence

AND

a minimum of three years’ experience driving heavy rigid (gross

laden weight of more than 18,000kg) or heavy combination (gross

combined weight of more than 25,000kg) vehicles

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Occupational Group

Occupation and ANZSCO number

Required standard for work visa applicants with an offer of employment

Regions

Agriculture and Forestry

Apiarist (121311) One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Apiculture (NZQF Level 3) - New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (NZQF Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment

OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an apiarist in a commercial environment

All regions


Arborist (362212) One of the following qualifications: - Diploma in Arboriculture (NZQF Level 6) - National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (NZQF Level 4) - Certificate in Arboriculture (NZQF Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

All regions


Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm Manager) (121312), Dairy Cattle Farmer (Farm Manager) (121313)

One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 4) (Relevant strands are Beef Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 4) (Relevant strands Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming) - National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management) (NZQF Level 4 or 5) (Relevant strands are Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Production Management (NZQF Level 5) (Relevant strand is Livestock Production)

- Diploma in Agriculture (NZQF Level 5) - Diploma in Farm Management (NZQF Level 6) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience

All regions



Dairy Cattle Farmer (Assistant Farm Manager) (121313)

One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Feeding and Pastures) (NZQF Level 3) (with electives in relevant farming skills) - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Pastoral Livestock Production) (NZQF Level 3) - National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Health and Husbandry) (NZQF Level 3) (Relevant strand is Cattle Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Livestock Husbandry) (NZQF Level 3) ( Dairy, and Meat and Fibre) - National Certificate in Dairy Farming (Animal Health and Husbandry) (NZQF Level 3) - National Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 4) (Relevant strands are Beef Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 4) (Relevant strands are Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming) - National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management) (NZQF Level 4 or 5) (Relevant strands are Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Production Management (NZQF Level 5) (Relevant strand is Livestock Production)

- Diploma in Dairy Technology (NZQF Level 5) - Diploma in Agriculture (NZQF Level 5) - Diploma in Farm Management (NZQF Level 6) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience

All regions


Beef Cattle Farmer (Herd Manager) (121312), Dairy Cattle Farmer (Herd Manager) (121313)

One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 2) (Relevant strands are Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) - National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Feeding and Pastures) (NZQF Level 3) (with electives in relevant farming skills)

- New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Pastoral Livestock Production) (NZQF Level 3) - National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Health and Husbandry) (NZQF Level 3) (Relevant strand is Cattle Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Livestock Husbandry) (NZQF Level 3) (Dairy, and Meat and Fibre) - National Certificate in Dairy Farming (Animal Health and Husbandry) (NZQF Level 3) - National Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 4) (Relevant strands are Beef Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 4) (Relevant strands are Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming) - National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management) (NZQF Level 4 or 5) (Relevant strands are Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Production Management (NZQF Level 5) (Relevant strand is Livestock Production)

AND a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience

All regions


Agriculture and Beef Cattle Farmer One of the following qualifications: All regions Forestry (Assistant Herd - National Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 2) (Relevant

Manager) (121312), strands are Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) Dairy Cattle Farmer - National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Feeding and Pastures) (Assistant Herd (NZQF Level 3) (with electives in relevant farming skills) Manager) (121313) - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Pastoral Livestock Production) (NZQF Level 3) - National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Health and Husbandry) (NZQF Level 3) (Relevant strand is Cattle Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Livestock Husbandry ) (NZQF Level 3) (Dairy, and Meat and Fibre) - National Certificate in Dairy Farming (Animal Health and Husbandry) (NZQF Level 3) - National Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 4) (Relevant strands are Beef Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (NZQF Level 4) (Relevant strands Dairy Framing or Livestock Farming) - National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management) (NZQF Level 4 or 5) (Relevant strands are Cattle Farming or Dairy Farming) - New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Production Management (NZQF Level 5) (Relevant strand is Livestock Production) AND/OR a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience

Agriculture and Poultry Farmer One of the following qualifications: Auckland/Upper Forestry (121321) - Diploma in Agriculture (NZQF Level 5) North Island,

- Diploma in Farm Management (NZQF Level 6) Waikato/Bay of

- National Certificate in Poultry Management (NZQF Level 4) Plenty, Central

AND North Island,

a minimum of three years' work experience in a management role Canterbury/ Upper

on chicken farms South Island

OR

a minimum of five years' work experience in a management role on chicken farms

Agriculture and Market Gardener One of the following qualifications: All regions Forestry (Crop Production/ - Bachelor of AgriScience (Horticulture) (NZQF Level 7)

Agronomist - Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) (NZQF Level 7) Manager) (121221) - Diploma in Horticulture Management (NZQF Level 6) - Diploma in Horticulture (NZQF Level 5) - MIT Diploma in Horticulture (NZQF Level 5) - RBC Diploma in Horticulture (NZQF Level 5) - National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (NZQF Level 4) (Relevant strands are Fruit Production or Production Horticulture) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

Agriculture and Pig Farmer (Farm National Certificate in Pork Production (Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4) All regions Forestry Manager) (121318), AND

Pig Farmer a minimum of three years’ relevant on-farm work experience (Stock/Herd Manager) (121318), Pig Farmer (Department/Unit Manager) (121318)



Winemaker (Viticulturist/ Specialist positions – not pickers) (234213)

One of the following qualifications: - Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Wine Science (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Viticulture (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Wine Science and Viticulture (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Oenology (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Viticulture (NZQF Level 7) OR

a minimum of five years' relevant work experience

Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Construction Building Inspector/Building Surveyor (312113)

One of the following qualifications: - Bachelor of Applied Technology – Building (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Building Science (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Construction (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) - National Diploma in Building Control Surveying (Medium and Large Buildings) (NZQF Level 6) - National Diploma in Architectural Technology (NZQF Level 6)

- National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6) - National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (NZQF Level 6) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

All regions

Construction Construction Project Manager (Foreman) (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111)

A minimum of five years’ experience in building or maintaining roads

AND staff management experience AND appropriate driver licence

All regions

Construction Surveying Technician (Spatial Science Technician/ Hydrographic Technician) (312116)

One of the following qualifications: - Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8) - National Diploma in Surveying (NZQF Level 6) OR

Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors

Auckland/Upper North Island

Construction Surveying Technician (Spatial Science Technician/ Land Surveyor's Technician) (312116)

One of the following qualifications: - Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8) - National Diploma in Surveying (NZQF Level 6) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

OR Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors

All regions


Education Post-Doctoral Fellow (classified under 242111 University Lecturer)

Doctor of Philosophy (NZQF Level 10) All regions

Education University Lecturer (242111)

Doctor of Philosophy (NZQF Level 10) or Masters Degree (NZQF Level 9)

All regions

Engineering Civil Engineering Draughtsperson (312211), Electrical Engineering Draughtsperson (312311), Mechanical Engineering Draughtsperson (312511)

One of the following qualifications in the relevant occupation speciality:

- National Diploma in Engineering (NZQF Level 6) strand in Mechanical Engineering - National Diploma in Engineering (Electrotechnology) (NZQF Level 6)

- National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Applied) (NZQF Level 6) - New Zealand Diploma in Engineering with specialities in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical (NZQF Level 6) - New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)

All regions

Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technician (312512)

One of the following qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (NZQF Level 7) (Mechanical Engineering) - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8) (Mechanical Engineering) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Finance / Business

Accountant (221111) One of the following memberships:

- Membership or provisional membership as a Chartered

Accountant or an Associate Chartered Accountant with the New

Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants

- Membership or provisional membership as an Associate or

Certified Practising Accountant with CPA Australia

AND


experience

All regions

Health and Social

Services

Anaesthetic

Technician (311211)

NZ registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice

with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia

All regions

Health and Social Services

Dental Technician (411213)

NZ registration as a Dental Technician with the Dental Council of New Zealand

All regions


Dentist (252312) NZ registration as a Dentist or Dental Specialist with the Dental Council of New Zealand

Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/Southland



Medical Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy and Histology Technicians) (311213)

NZ registration in the Medical Laboratory Technician scope of practice with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of 12 months' relevant post–qualification work experience in a medical laboratory or a blood donor centre

All regions


Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

AND three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Mental Health nursing

All regions


Resident Medical Officer (excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112), Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Rheumatologist (253323), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Orthopaedic Surgeon (253514), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914), Medical Practitioners nec (253999)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of specialist practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

All regions


Medical Technicians nec (Dialysis Technician) (311299)

NZ registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical Physiologist Registration Board

AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

All regions


Pharmacy Technician (311215)

National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) with strands in Hospital and Community (NZQF Level 5)

Auckland/Upper North Island, Wellington


Photographer (Medical Photographer - Health Services) (211311)

Relevant Bachelor degree or post graduate degree (NZQF Level 7 or higher)

AND a minimum of five years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

Auckland/Upper North Island

Oil and Gas Chemical Plant Operator (399211)

National Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process Operation) (NZQF Level 4)

AND a minimum of five years' relevant post–qualification work experience in the oil and gas industry

Central North Island, Wellington


Oil and Gas Gas or Petroleum

Operator (399212)

National Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process

Operation) (NZQF Level 4)

AND

a minimum of five years' relevant post–qualification work

experience in the oil and gas industry

Central North

Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Geologist (234411) Bachelor of Science with Honours majoring in Geology (NZQF

Level 8)

AND

a minimum of five years' relevant post–qualification work


Central North

Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Geophysicist and

Petrophysicist

(234412)


- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geology (NZQF Level 8)

- Master of Science in Geology or Mathematics (NZQF Level 9)

AND

a minimum of three years' relevant post–qualification work


Central North

Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Occupational Health and Safety Advisor (251312)

One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, and Legislative Compliance (NZQF Level 4) - National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Co- ordination) (NZQF Level 4)



Oil and Gas Production Manager (133512)

One of the following qualifications: - Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8)



Oil and Gas Safety Inspector (312611)

One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, and Legislative Compliance (NZQF Level 4) - National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Co- ordination) (NZQF Level 4) - Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7 or 8) AND

a minimum of five years’ relevant post–qualification work experience in the oil and gas industry


Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism

Horse Trainer (Stallion Master) (361112)

A minimum of four years’ relevant work experience Waikato/Bay of Plenty


Horse Trainer (Stud Groom) (361112)

A minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, including at least one year’s experience as a stud groom and one year’s yearling preparation experience

Waikato/Bay of Plenty



Jockey (452413) Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin

AND clearance from that authority

Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/Southland


Jockey (Trackwork Rider) (452413)

Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience

All regions


Outdoor Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299)

Tandem Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps

Auckland/Upper North Island, Central North Island, Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/Southland


Snowsport Instructor (452314)

One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Snowsport (Snowschool) (NZQF Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada) Level 1 - NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent internationally recognised qualification AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience

Central North Island, Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/Southland


Snowsport Instructor (including Technicians) (452314)

National Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (NZQF Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair workshop

All regions

Science Chemist (including Analytical Chemist) (234211)

One of the following qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry (NZQF Level 8) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience in an analytical laboratory

Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington

Trades Baker (351111) One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Baking (Craft Baking) (Qualification Number 0590) (NZQF Level 4)

- National Certificate in Baking (Instore/Franchise) (NZQF Level 4) - New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) (NZQF Level 4)

All regions

Trades Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (342313)

NZ registration as an Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board

All regions

Trades Flat Weaving Specialist/Technolog ist (311499)

One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) (NZQF Level 3) with strands in Textile Processing or Textile Testing - equivalent qualification AND/OR a minimum of five years’ relevant practical work experience with management or technical oversight of fabric manufacturing or finishing

Auckland/Upper North Island, Otago/ Southland


Trades Motor Mechanic (General) (Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211)

One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) relevant strand is Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Air Conditioning) (NZQF Level 4)

AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

All regions

Trades Metal Casting Trades Worker (Foundry Moulder) (322114)

National Certificate in Metal Casting (Technology) (NZQF Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

All regions

Trades Metal Machinist (First Class) (CNC Machinist) (323214)

National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NZQF Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

All regions

Trades Plastics Technician (399916)

One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Technical) (NZQF Level 4) - National Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology (NZQF Level 5)

AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

All regions

Trades Plastics Technician (Plastics Engineer) (399916)

National Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology (NZQF Level 5) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

All regions

Trades Scaffolder (821712) One of the following qualifications: - National Certificate in Intermediate Scaffolding (NZQF Level 4) - National Certificate in Advanced Scaffolding (NZQF Level 5) AND a minimum of five years' relevant post qualification work experience

All regions

Trades Upholsterer (393311)

National Certificate in Furniture (NZQF Level 4) with strand in Advanced Upholstery

AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post–qualification work experience

All regions

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Long Term Skill Shortage List

This is the revised Long Term Skill Shortage List, effective from 30 March 2015.

This Appendix is part of Government immigration instructions asdescribed insection 22 of the Immigration Act 2009 (see WR3.10.1) and Government residence instructions as described in sections 22 and 23 of the Immigration Act 2009 (see RW4).

Occupational Group Occupation Occupations are listed byANZSCO(Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code.

Long TermSkillShortage ListRequirements Qualifications must be comparable to the standard oftheNew Zealandqualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this list.

Bonus point requirements In order to claim bonus points for qualifications in an area of absolute skillshortage under the Skilled Migrant Category, applicants must meet the following specifications.


Forest Scientist (234113)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor of Forestry Science (NZQFLevel7) - Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours (NZQFLevel 8) - BachelorofAppliedScience (Forestry) (NZQF Level 7)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor of Forestry Science (NZQFLevel7) - Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours (NZQFLevel 8) - BachelorofAppliedScience (Forestry) (NZQF Level 7)

Construction Construction Project Manager (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111)

EITHER (A): Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor ofEngineeringwithHonours (Civil) (NZQFLevel 8) - Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)

AND a minimum of five years’ relevant post- qualification work experience OR (B): Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Diploma of Engineering (Civil) (NZQFLevel6) - National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQFLevel 6) - New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQFLevel 6) - Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQFLevel 6)

AND a Project Management qualification AND a minimum of five years’ relevant post- qualification work experience

EITHER (A): Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor of Engineeringwith Honours (Civil)(NZQFLevel8) - Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (NZQF Level 7)

AND a minimum of five years’ relevant post- qualification work experience

OR (B): Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Diploma of Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6) - National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQF Level 6) - New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQFLevel 6) - Diploma in Engineering Technology (Highways)(NZQFLevel6) AND a Project Management qualification AND a minimum of five years’ relevant post- qualification work experience



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Occupational Group Occupation Occupations are listed byANZSCO(Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations)code.



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

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Applied Technology. Building (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) - National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQFLevel 6)

AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Applied Technology. Building (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (NZQF Level 7) - National Diploma in Construction Management (NZQFLevel6)


Construction Quantity Surveyor (233213)

One ofthe following: - Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience

One ofthe following: - Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience

Construction Surveyor (232212) One ofthe following: - Bachelor of Surveying(NZQFLevel7) - Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8) - Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors - Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degreeapprovedbyNZIS)

One ofthe following: - Bachelor of Surveying(NZQFLevel7) - Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8) - Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors - Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree approvedbyNZIS)

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Engineering Chemical Engineer (233111), 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), Petroleum Engineer (233612), Environmental Engineer (233915), Engineering Professionals nec (233999)

One ofthe following: - A relevant Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineeringdegree (listed- see Note 4) - A relevant qualification comparable to(a) a Bachelor of Engineering (NZQFLevel 7), or (b) a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8) - A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer in New Zealand - NZ registration asa Chartered Professional Engineer by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand.

One ofthe following: - A relevant Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree (listed - see Note 4) - A relevantqualification comparable to(a) a Bachelor of Engineering (NZQFLevel 7), or (b) a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQFLevel 8) - A relevant qualification at NZQFLevel 7 or higher with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer in New Zealand - NZ registration asa Chartered Professional Engineer by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand.

Engineering Civil Engineering Technician (312212)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQFLevel7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (NZQF Level 7) - NewZealandDiploma inEngineering-(Civil) (NZQFLevel 6) - National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Applied) (NZQFLevel 6) - DiplomainEngineering(Civil)(NZQFLevel6) - Diploma in Civil Engineering (NZQFLevel 6) AND a minimum of three years’ work experience includinga minimum of 12 months’ relevant post-qualificationworkexperienceinthe past 18 months

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQFLevel7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (NZQF Level 7)

- New Zealand DiplomainEngineering - (Civil)(NZQFLevel6) - National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Applied) (NZQF Level 6) - Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (NZQF Level 6)

- Diploma in Civil Engineering (NZQFLevel 6) AND a minimum of three years’ work experience includingaminimumof12months’relevant post-qualification work experience in the past 18 months

Long Term Skill Shortage List - March 2015–3




Engineering Electrical Engineering Technician (312312)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor’sdegree inEngineering(NZQFLevel 7) majoring in Electrical and Electronic engineering - Bachelor’sdegree inEngineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8) majoring in Electrical and Electronic engineering - BachelorofAppliedTechnology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)


Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (NZQF Level 7) majoringinElectricaland Electronic engineering - Bachelor’sdegree inEngineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8) majoring in Electrical and Electronic engineering

- BachelorofAppliedTechnology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor ofEngineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)

AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post-

Engineering Electronic Engineering Technician (312412)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - National Diploma in Engineering (Electrotechnology) (NZQF Level 6) - New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering – specialisation in Electronics) - relevant Bachelor Degree (for example, Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Science (Technology) (Electronics) (NZQF Level7); Bachelorof Science(Electronics) (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level8))

AND aminimumofthreeyears’work experience AND a minimum of 12 months’ relevant post- qualificationworkexperienceinthelast 18 months

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - National Diploma in Engineering (Electrotechnology) (NZQF Level 6) - New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering– specialisation in Electronics) - relevant Bachelor Degree (for example, Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical andElectronicEngineering)(NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Science (Technology) (Electronics) (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Science (Electronics) (NZQFLevel 7); Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level 7); Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering(NZQFLevel8)) AND aminimumofthreeyears’work experience AND a minimum of 12 months’ relevant post- qualificationworkexperienceinthelast 18 months





Finance / Business Procurement Manager (133612)

One of the following awards by The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS): - CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply(Professional Stage) - CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing andSupply - CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

AND a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience

One of the following awards by The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS): - CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply(Professional Stage) - CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply - CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

AND a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience

Healthand Social Services

Anaesthetist (253211) NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope ofpractice with the Medical Council of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortageare:BachelorofMedicineand Bachelor of Surgery (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZregistrationwithinarelevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand


Clinical Psychologist (272311)

NZ registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Post Graduate Diploma, Master degree or Doctor of Clinical Psychology; Master of Psychology (NZQF Level 9); or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (NZQF Level 8) – see Note 5)

NZ registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board


Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist (253917)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope ofpractice with the Medical Council of New Zealand








General Practitioner (253111)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational or vocationalscopeofpracticewiththeMedical Council of New Zealand


NZregistrationwithinarelevant provisional general, general, provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand


Medical Radiation Therapist (251212)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Radiation Therapist with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor in Health Science (MedicalImaging)(NZQFLevel7),orBachelor of Medical Imaging(NZQFLevel 7), or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Therapy) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (NZQF Level 7), or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)(NZQFLevel 8) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice asa Radiation Therapistwiththe Medical Radiation Technologists Board


Medical Laboratory Scientist – including Cytotechnologist (Cytoscientist) (234611)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the Medical SciencesCouncilof NewZealand

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the Medical Sciences Councilof NewZealand


Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)


AND three years’ experience workingas a Registered Nurse with adults

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Nursing (NZQFLevel 7) – see Note 5)


AND three years’ experience workingas a Registered Nurse with adults






Registered Nurse (Critical Careand Emergency) (254415)


AND five years’ experience working asa Registered Nurse in Critical/Emergency nursing



AND five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Critical/Emergency nursing


Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)


AND five years’ experience working asa Registered NurseinMedicalnursing

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Nursing ( NZQFLevel 7) – see Note 5)


AND five years’ experience working as a RegisteredNurseinMedicalnursing


Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND five years’ experience working asa Registered Nurse in Perioperative nursing


NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND five years’ experience working as a RegisteredNurseinPerioperativenursing


Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (253913)

NZ registration within a relevant provisional general or general scope of practice withthe Medical Council of New Zealand


NZregistrationwithinarelevant provisional general or general scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand


Pathologist (253915) NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope ofpractice with the Medical Council of New Zealand








Physicist (Medical) (234914)

One ofthe following: - Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientistsand Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical Physicist - Registration or eligibility for registration ontheACPSEMRegisterofQualified Medical Physics Specialists - Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Healthand Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute ofPhysicsandEngineering Medicine, United Kingdom - Certification as a Medical Physicist by the AmericanBoardof Radiologyin MedicalPhysics - Certification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics asa Member of the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine

One ofthe 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 Healthand Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute ofPhysicsandEngineering Medicine, United Kingdom - Certification asa 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


Physiotherapist (252511)

NZ registration as a physiotherapist in the general scope of practice or the specialist scope of practice with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortageare:Bachelor ofPhysiotherapy (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (NZQF Level 8), or Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (NZQF Level 7) – see Note 5)

NZ registration as a physiotherapist in the general scope of practice or the specialist scope of practice with the Physiotherapy BoardofNewZealand


Psychiatrist(253411) NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope ofpractice with the Medical Council of New Zealand




Renal Medicine Specialist (253322)









Social Worker (272511) NZ registration or provisional registration with theSocialWorkersRegistrationBoard

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelordegree (specialising in Social Work) (NZQFLevel 7), or Graduate Diploma (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level7),or Post Graduate Diploma (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 8), or Masters (specialising in Social Work) (NZQF Level 9) – see note5)

NZ registration or provisional registration withtheSocialWorkersRegistrationBoard


Sonographer (251214) NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Sonographer with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: Bachelor in Health Science (MedicalImaging)(NZQFLevel7),orBachelor of Medical Imaging(NZQFLevel 7), or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Therapy) (NZQF Level 7), or Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (NZQF Level 7), or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)(NZQFLevel 8) – see Note 5)

NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Sonographer with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board


Specialist Physician in Palliative Medicine (253399)





Surgeon (General) (253511)





Veterinarian (234711) NZ registrationwiththe Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

(A qualification in this area of absolute skill shortage is: Bachelor of Veterinary Science (NZQFLevel 7) – see Note 5)

NZregistrationwiththeVeterinary Council of New Zealand





ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications

Multimedia Specialist (Film Animator) (261211)

A minimum of five years specialist work experience in filmanimation usingMaya and/or at least one of the following - Soft Image/ XSI, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, NUKE, MARI, Python, PyQT, or Unity; including at least three years using Maya

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - BachelorofComputerGraphicDesign with Honours (NZQFLevel 8) - Postgraduate Diploma of Computer Graphic Design (NZQFLevel 8) - BachelorofAppliedVisualImaging (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Artand Design (3DAnimation and Visual Effects) (NZQFLevel 7) - BachelorofComputerGraphic Design (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Digital Media) or (Game Art) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Design (Communication) or (DigitalDesign)or(MultimediaDesign) or (Visual Communication) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Design Innovation (Media Design - with or without Computer Graphics) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Fine Arts(Graphic Design Strand) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies (Creative Technologies) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Media Design (Motion Design) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Science (Technology) (Computer Science - GamesandMulti Media) (NZQF Level 7) - BachelorofSoftwareEngineering (Game Programming) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Visual Arts(NZQFLevel7) - Graduate Diploma (Advanced 3D Design) or (VFX and Motion Graphics) (NZQF Level 7) - Graduate Diploma in Animation (NZQF Level 7) AND a minimum of three years’ specialist work experience in film animation





ICT, Electronics and ICT Project Manager One of the following qualifications relevant One ofthefollowingqualifications Telecommunication (135112), Organisation to the ANZSCO occupation: relevant totheANZSCOoccupation:

andMethods Analyst - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

(224712), ICTBusiness (ComputerEngineering) or(Computer (Computer Engineering) or (Computer

Analyst(261111), Systems) or (Electronic Engineering) or Systems) or (Electronic Engineering) or

Systems Analyst (Electrical and Computer Engineering) or (Electrical and Computer Engineering) or

(261112), Multimedia (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) or

Specialist (261211), (Electronics and Computer Engineering) or (Electronics and Computer Engineering)

Web Developer (Electronic and Computer Systems or (Electronic and Computer Systems

(261212), Analyst Engineering) or(Network Engineering) or Engineering) or(NetworkEngineering)

Programmer (261311), (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) or (Software Engineering) (NZQFLevel8)

Developer Programmer - Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and - Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and

(261312), Software Electronic Engineering) or(Electronic Electronic Engineering) or (Electronic

Engineer(261313), Engineering) or (Electronic and Computer Engineering) or (Electronic and Computer

Software Tester Systems Engineering) or (Network Systems Engineering) or(Network

(261314), Software Engineering) or(SoftwareEngineering)(NZQF Engineering) or (Software Engineering)

and Applications Level7) (NZQF Level 7)

Programmers nec - Bachelor of Arts(Information Science) - Bachelor of Arts(Information Science)

(261399), Database or (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) or (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7)

Administrator - Bachelor of Applied Science - Bachelor of Applied Science

(262111), ICT Security (Telecommunications) or (Software Engineering) (Telecommunications) or(Software

Specialist (262112), or (Communications and Information Systems), Engineering) or (Communications and

Systems Administrator or(Information Systems andTechnology) (NZQF Information Systems), or (Information

(262113), Computer Level 7) SystemsandTechnology)(NZQFLevel7)

Network andSystems - BachelorofAppliedTechnology - BachelorofAppliedTechnology

Engineer (263111), - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level - Electrotechnology (NZQF Level

Network Administrator 7) 7)

(263112), ICTQuality - Bachelor of Business (Accountingand - Bachelor of Business (Accounting and

Assurance Engineer Information and Technology) or (Business Information and Technology) or (Business

(263211), ICTSupport Information Systems) or(Information Information Systems) or(Information

Engineer (263212), ICT Systems and Technology) or (Management Systems and Technology) or (Management

Systems TestEngineer and Information Systems and Technology) and Information Systems and Technology)

(263213), ICTSupport (NZQF Level 7) (NZQF Level 7)

and Test Engineers - Bachelor of Business and Information - Bachelor of Business and Information

nec(263299), Management (Information Management) (NZQF Management (Information Management)

Telecommunications Level 7) (NZQF Level 7)

Engineer (263311), - Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Science) - Bachelor of Commerce (Computer

Telecommunications or (Information Management) or (Information Science) or (Information Management)

Network Engineer Systems)or(Information Science)(NZQFLevel7) or(Information Systems) or

(263312), ICTCustomer (Information Science) (NZQF Level 7)

Support Officer Continues on the following page (Technical advice and Continues on the following page

Consultancy) (313112)

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ICT, Electronics and Telecommunication

- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Computer Science) or(Computational Intelligence) or(ITService Science) or(Networks andSecurity) or(Software Development) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7 or 8) - Bachelor of Computing Systems (NZQFLevel 7) - Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (Computer Science with various specialisations) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Network and Communication Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Information Sciences (Computer Science) or (Information Technology) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Information Technology (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7)

- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or (Electronics) or (Electronic and Computer Systems)or(Information Science)(NZQFLevel7) - Bachelor of Science - Technology (Computer Science)or(Electronics) (NZQF Level7) - Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology) (NZQF Level 7)

AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience.

- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Computer Science) or (Computational Intelligence) or (IT Service Science) or (Networks and Security) or (Software Development) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science) (NZQFLevel 7 or 8) - Bachelor of Computing Systems (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (Computer Science with various specialisations) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of EngineeringTechnology (Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Network and Communication Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Information Sciences (Computer Science) or (Information Technology) or (Software Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Information Technology (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Computer Science) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or (Electronics) or (Electronic and Computer Systems) or (Information Science) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Science - Technology (Computer Science) or (Electronics) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology) (NZQF Level 7)

AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience.

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Chef (351311) Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (NZQF Level 4) - National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) (NZQFLevel4) - New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (NZQFLevel5) - DiplomainProfessionalCookery(NZQFLevel 5) AND a minimum of five years’ combined experience inestablishments offeringala carte/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leader level or higher)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (NZQF Level 4) - National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) (NZQF Level 4) - New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (NZQFLevel5) - Diploma in Professional Cookery (NZQF Level 5)

AND a minimum of five years’ combined experience in establishments offering a la carte/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leaderlevel or higher)

Science Other Spatial Scientist (232214)

Bachelordegree specialising in Geography or Computer Science

AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post- qualification work experience in GIS applications (Key Application/ Systems include: ESRI – ARC/ GIS; ARC/INFO ARC/SDE; Intergraph GeoMedia; Pitney Bowes MapInfo; GE Smallworld; Oracle Spatial; PostGIS/Postgres; MS SQL Server 2008; Bentley Maps, Geographic; Erdas; Geoserver; Safe FME)

Bachelordegreespecialisingin Geography or Computer Science AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post- qualification work experience in GIS applications (Key Application/ Systems include: ESRI – ARC/GIS; ARC/INFO ARC/SDE; Intergraph GeoMedia; Pitney Bowes MapInfo; GE Smallworld; Oracle Spatial; PostGIS/Postgres; MS SQL Server 2008; Bentley Maps, Geographic; Erdas; Geoserver; Safe FME)

Science Environmental Research Scientist (234313)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - PhD (NZQFLevel 10) with evidence of study in water quality science - Bachelor of Science (NZQFLevel 7) specialising in Environmental Science/s or Environmental Studies, or with an endorsement in Environmental Science - Bachelor of Applied Science (Environment) or (Environmental Management) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Technology (Environmental Technology endorsement) (NZQF Level 7) AND a minimum of one year’s relevant post- qualification work experience

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - PhD (NZQFLevel10) withevidence of studyin water qualityscience - Bachelor of Science (NZQF Level 7) specialising in Environmental Science/s or Environmental Studies, or with an endorsement in Environmental Science - Bachelor of Applied Science (Environment) or (Environmental Management) (NZQF Level 7) - Bachelor of Technology (Environmental Technology endorsement) (NZQF Level 7) AND a minimum of one year’s relevant post- qualification work experience





Science Food Technologist (234212)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) or (Food Process Engineering) (NZQFLevel8) - Bachelor of Science (Food Science) (NZQF Level 7) - BachelorofScience(HumanNutrition) (NZQF Level 7)

AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience in the industry

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) or (Food Process Engineering) (NZQFLevel8) - Bachelor of Science (Food Science) (NZQF Level 7) - BachelorofScience(Human Nutrition) (NZQF Level 7) AND aminimum ofthree years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in the industry

Science Statistician (Fisheries Modeller) (224113)

Masters (NZQFLevel 9) or PhD(NZQFLevel 10) in Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Statistical Modelling, or another relevant discipline

AND a minimum of one year’s relevant post- qualification work experience

Masters (NZQFLevel 9) or PhD(NZQFLevel 10) in Science, Statistics, Mathematics, StatisticalModelling, oranother relevant discipline

AND a minimum of one year’s relevant post- qualification work experience

Trades Automotive Electrician (321111)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (NZQFLevel 4) (relevant strand is Electrical and Electronics)

Oneofthefollowingqualifications: - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) - National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (NZQFLevel4)(relevant strand is ElectricalandElectronics)

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

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) (NZQF Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) (NZQF Level 4)


Trades Electrician (General) (341111)

NZ registration as an electrician with a Full or Limited Certificate from the Electrical Workers Registration Board

NZ registration as anelectrician with a Full or Limited Certificate from the Electrical Workers Registration Board





Trades Electric Line Mechanic (342211)

NZ registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board

(Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (NZQF Level 4) or National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (NZQFLevel4) – see Note 5)

NZ registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board

Transport Ship’s Officer(231214) Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more) Certificate of Competency (issued in accordance with RegulationII/1oftheInternationalConvention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW78 as amended) and subject to recognition by Maritime New Zealand)

AND a minimum oneyear’s relevant post- certification work experience

No bonuspointsavailableviathis column

Transport Ship’s Engineer (231212) Marine Engineer Class 3(Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on ships of 750 kilowatts or more) Certificate of Competency (issued in accordance with Regulation III/1 of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers(STCW78 asamended) andsubject to recognition by Maritime New Zealand) AND a minimum three years’ relevant post- certification work experience


Transport Ship’s Master (231213) Master of a Foreign Going Ship(Master on ships of 3,000 gross tonnage or more) Certificate of Competency (issued in accordance with Regulation II/2 of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW78 as amended) and subject to recognition by maritime New Zealand)

AND a minimum three years’ relevant post- certification work experience



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