This is the revised Immediate Skill Shortage List, effective from 2018
The New Zealand Occupation list 2018 comprises of the high demand occupations in New Zealand. This list plays a vital role in New Zealand skilled migration visa program.It is also called as New Zealand Skills Shortage List.If the candidate has required qualification and holds work experience in one of the occupations mentioned on the list then, his/her chances of getting work or permanent residency visa increases.
The New Zealand Occupation List is operated by the New Zealand authorities. The main reason to publish the New Zealand jobs in demand list is to fill the occupations that are not fulfilled by the locals.
Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL)
The Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL) comprises of those occupations that has urgent requirement of skilled workers in New Zealand. This list shows that no New Zealand residents or citizens are applicable to fulfill that occupation.
You can easily apply under Essential work Visa, if you qualify the requirements and also have job offer. You can work in New Zealand on temporary basis. The ISSL is updated every six months.
The Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL) 2018 is given below:
| Occupational Group |
Occupation and ANZSCO number | Required standard for work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. |
Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trades | Baker (351111) | A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Bricklayer (331111) | A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Brick and Block Laying strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Trowel Trades (LevelAND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to |
Auckland/ Upper North Island |
| Trades | Carpenter (331212) | A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building 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 the Carpentry Licence Class OR the duties of the Carpenter will not include RBW |
All regions |
| Trades | Carpenter and Joiner (331211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (NZQF Level 4) AND A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Level 4) AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building 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 the Carpentry Licence Class OR the duties of the Carpenter will not include RBW |
All regions |
| Trades | Composite Technician (399999) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
A certificate e at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) |
| Trades | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (342313) |
NZ registration as an Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Service person with the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
All regions |
| Trades | Fibrous Plasterer (333211) |
A minimum of three years’ relevant work experience AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building 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 the External Plaster in g Licence Class OR the duties of the Fibrous Plasterer will not include RBW |
All regions |
| Trades | Floor Finisher (332111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand in the National Certificate in Flooring (Level 4) |
Auckland/ Upper North Island, Waikato/ Bay of Plenty |
| Trades | Glazier (333111) | A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post qualification work experience AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do relevant Restricted Building Work (RBW), EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise relevant RBW, OR the duties of the Glazier will not include RBW |
Auckland/ Upper North Island, Canterbury/ Upper South Island |
| Trades | Joiner (331213) | A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Level 4 |
| Trades | Metal Casting Trades Worker (Foundry Moulder) (322114) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Metal Machinist (First Class) (CNC Machinist) (323214) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Motor Mechanic (General) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Motor Mechanic (General) (Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Panelbeater (324111) | A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zeal and Certificate in Collision Repair (Non structural Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Plastics Technician (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Plastics Technician (Plastics Engineer) (399916) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Roof Tiler (333311), Roof Plumber (334115) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Roofing (Installation) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building 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 the Roofing Licence Class OR the duties of the Roof Tiler will not include RBW |
Auckland/ Upper North Island, Waikato/ Bay of Plenty, Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Ot ago/ Southland |
| Trades | Scaffolder (821712) | A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Sheetmetal Trades Worker (322211) |
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 Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Trades | Solid Plasterer (333212) |
A minimum of three years’ relevant work experience AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) l icence to do Restricted Building 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 the Externa l Plastering Licence Class OR the duties of the Solid Plasterer will not include RBW |
All regions |
| Trades | Stonemason (331112) | 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 Stone masonry (Level 4) |
Auckland/ Upper North Island |
| Trades | Vehicle Painter (324311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism |
Horse Trainer (Stallion Master) (361112) |
A minimum of four years’ relevant work experience |
Waikato/ Bay of Plenty |
| Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism |
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 |
| Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism |
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/ So uthland |
| Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism |
Jockey (Track work 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 |
| Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism |
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/ South land |
| Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor (452314) |
One of the following qualifications: – A certificate at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snow school Instruction (Applied) (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/ South land |
| Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism |
Snowsport Instructor (including Technicians) (452314) |
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 Snows port Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post – qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair workshop |
All regions |
| ICT, Electronics and Telecomm unications |
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) (342411), Telecommunications Cable Jointer (342412), Telecommunications Technician (342414) |
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 Telecommunications (Level 4) |
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 |
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 |
| Health and Social Services |
Mid wife (254111) |
NZ registration in the midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Health and Social Services |
Registered Nurse ( Aged Care ) (254412 ) |
NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of three years’ work experience in adult hospital care |
All regions |
| Health and Social Services |
Resident Medical Officer (excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112), Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialis t (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 |
| Finance/ Business | Accountant (221111) | A qualification at NZQF Level 7 o r higher, with a letter from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards CAANZ professional status in New Zealand or CPA Australia membership A ND a minimum of three years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
Auckland/ Upper North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/ Upper South Island |
| Engineering | Civil Engineering Draughtsperson (312211) |
A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6) |
All regions |
| Engineering | Electrical Engineering Draughtsperson (312311) |
A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6) |
All regions |
| Engineering | Mechanical Engineering Draughtsperson (312511) |
A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) |
All regions |
| Engineering | Mechanical Engineering Technician (312512) |
One of the following: – Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) – Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) – A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering (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 in the field of Mechanical Engineering 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/ Upper South Island, Otago/ Southland |
| Education | Post – Doctoral Fellow (classified under 2421 11 University Lecturer) |
Doctor of Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis |
All regions |
| Education | University Lecturer (242111) |
A master degree at NZQF Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis |
All regions |
| Construction | Building 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 |
| 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 or Spatial Science Technician (Building Information Modelling Professional) (31211 6) |
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 architecture, construction management or engineering AND a minimum of five years’ work experience in the construction industry including at least two years in Building Information Modelling related positions |
All regions |
| Construction | Surveying 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 Ne w Zealand Diploma in Surveying (Level 6) – 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 o f 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 |
| Agriculture and Forestry |
Apiarist (121311) | A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (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 |
| Agriculture and Forestry |
Arborist (362212) | A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arbori culture strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years’ relevant post – qualification work experience |
All regions |
| Agriculture and Forestry |
Beef 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 |
All regions |
| Agriculture and Forestry |
Dairy 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 |
All regions |
| Agriculture and Forestry |
Market 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 |
All regions |
| Agriculture and Forestry |
Pig 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 n, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years’ relevant on – farm work experience |
All regions |
| Agriculture and Forestry |
Winemaker (Viticulturist/Specialist positions – not pickers) (234213) |
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 Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making – 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 Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making OR a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience |
Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/ South land |
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