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Skilled Occupation List 2024-25 | Demand Jobs

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  1. NSW Skilled Occupation List 2024-25 | Demand Jobs {UPDATED}
    1. Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List (CISSL)
    2. Healthcare Sector
    3. Construction Sector
    4. IT Sector
    5. Engineering Sector
    6. Trades
    7. Education Sector
    8. Agricultural and Horticultural Sectors
    9. Hospitality and Tourism Sector

Pursue your career in a better place that is New Zealand. New Zealand authorities offer regular updates for several occupations that are high in demand. Let’s delve into various NSW skilled occupation lists, including the New Zealand jobs in demand list, the skilled occupation list, the green list occupation in New Zealand, the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL), and the New Zealand National Occupation Classification (NOC) List. After gathering the all information you will get valuable insights to help you make informed decisions.

NSW Skilled Occupation Lists: An Overview

New Zealand occupation lists are used for various immigration purposes, such as skilled migrant visas, work visas, and resident visas. With the help of this list, one can identify occupations that are in demand in New Zealand and reflect the country’s economic and labor market priorities. New Zealand had several occupation lists:

Long-Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL)

LTSSL new zealand occupation in demand list includes occupations that are in demand in New Zealand and have a shortage of skilled workers locally. If your occupation is on this list and you meet the relevant criteria, you may be eligible for certain work and resident visas.

View Or Download LTSSL new zealand occupation in demand list 

Occupational GroupOccupation and ANZSCO NumberRequired standard for work visa applicants with an offer of employment
Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this list.
Region
ConstructionConstruction 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
ConstructionProject Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) (133112)One of the following qualifications:
– A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in 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
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-
qualification work experience
Canterbury*
ConstructionSurveyor (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 or an
Overseas Member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIS)
Canterbury*
EngineeringCivil Engineer (233211)One of the following:
– A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree (listed – see Note 3)
– 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
Canterbury*
EngineeringStructural Engineer (233214)One of the following:
– A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree (listed – see Note 3)
– 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.
Canterbury*
EngineeringElectrical Engineer (233311)One of the following:
– A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree (listed – see Note 3)
– 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
Canterbury*
Telecommunicatio nsTelecommunicatio ns Engineer (263311)One of the following:
– Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Computer Engineering) or (Computer and Electronic Engineering) or (Computer Systems Engineering) or (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) or (Electronics and Communication Engineering) or (Electronics and Computer Engineering) or (Electronic/s and Computer Systems Engineering) or (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
– A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree (listed – see note 3)
– A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
– NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience
Canterbury*
ConstructionBuilding Associate (312112)New Zealand Certificate of Carpentry (Level 4) or higher
AND
the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) (Level 4) AND
a minimum of three years’ post-qualification
experience.
Northland, Auckland
ConstructionBuilding Inspector
/ Building Surveyor (312113)
One of the following qualifications:
– A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in 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, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of building surveying, architectural technology, construction management, or quantity surveying
AND
a minimum of two years’ relevant post-
qualification work experience
All regions
ConstructionSurveying Technician (Spatial Science Technician/Land Surveyor’s Technician) (312116)One of the following:
– A New Zealand Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7)
– A New Zealand Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
– A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Surveying (Level 6)
– Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors
AND
a minimum of two years’ relevant post–
qualification work experience
All regions
ConstructionSurveying or Spatial Science Technician (Building Information ModellingA 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 architecture, construction management or engineering
AND
All regions
 Professional) (312116)a minimum of five years’ work experience in the construction industry including at least two years in Building Information Modelling related positions 
ConstructionSurveying Technician (Spatial Science Technician/ Hydrographic Technician) (312116)One of the following:
– A New Zealand Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7)
– A New Zealand Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
– A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Surveying (Level 6)
– Professional Associate Membership of the New
Zealand Institute of Surveyors

Regional Skill Shortage List (RSSL)

This list includes occupations that are in demand in specific regions of New Zealand. Similar to the LTSSL, meeting the criteria for an occupation on the RSSL can make you eligible for certain work and resident visas.

View Or Download Regional Skill Shortage List (RSSL) 

Occupational GroupOccupation and ANZSCO numberRequired standard for work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this document.
Agriculture and ForestryApiarist (121311)A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4)
AND
a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment
OR
a minimum of five years’ work experience as an apiarist in a commercial environment
Agriculture and ForestryArborist (362212)A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4)
AND
a minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience
Agriculture and ForestryBeef Cattle Farmer (Farm Manager) (121312), Dairy Cattle Farmer (Farm Manager) (121313)One of the following qualifications:
– A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4)
– A diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience
Agriculture and ForestryDairy Cattle Farmer (Assistant Farm Manager) (121313)One of the following qualifications:
– A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4)
– A diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology
AND
a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience
Agriculture and ForestryMarket Gardener (Crop Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221)One of the following qualifications:
– A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of Agriculture or Horticulture
– A certificate or diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Crop Production or Horticulture
– A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4)
AND
a minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification work experience
Agriculture and ForestryPig Farmer (Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager) (121318)One of the following qualifications:
– A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (NZQF Level 4)
– A diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management
AND
a minimum of two years’ relevant on-farm work experience

Education Sector

Secondary school teachers in certain subjects (such as science, technology, and mathematics)

Agricultural and Horticultural Sectors

Farm managers

Dairy herd managers

Agricultural and horticultural mobile plant operators

Hospitality and Tourism Sector

Chefs

Hotel managers

Know About New Zealand Skilled Occupation List

Similar to the Jobs in Demand List, the New Zealand Skilled Occupation List includes professions that require specialized skills. However, this list focuses on occupations that contribute to New Zealand’s economic growth. If your expertise aligns with an occupation on this list, you’re one step closer to obtaining a skilled migrant visa.

Green List Occupation in New Zealand

The Green List Occupation in New Zealand, often referred to as the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL), comprises roles that require urgent attention due to skill shortages. Professionals in these fields are in high demand, and the government aims to address these shortages promptly by facilitating migration.



New Zealand National Occupation Classification (NOC) List

The New Zealand NOC List typically includes a wide range of occupations, each assigned a specific code that helps identify and classify them. Immigration policies often prioritize candidates who possess skills and qualifications that are in demand within the country. Therefore, having an occupation listed on the NOC that aligns with New Zealand’s economic and labor needs can enhance an individual’s chances of successful immigration.

Navigating Your Path: Tips for Aspirants

 

  • Research Thoroughly: Prior to making any decisions, thoroughly research the specific occupation lists to determine where your skills and qualifications fit best.

  • Skill Assessment: Some occupations require a formal skill assessment to ensure compatibility with New Zealand’s standards. Be prepared for this process.

  • Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is a crucial requirement for most skilled migration pathways. Ensure your language skills are up to par.
  • Updated Information: The occupation lists are periodically updated. Stay informed about any changes or additions that could impact your plans.