Green list occupations in New Zealand 

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New Zealand is committed to welcoming qualified individuals either students or workers seeking a work-life balance.The Immigration New Zealand Green List seeks to fast-track residency pathways for certain occupations, and consists of two tiers. Here, Tier 1 occupations receive immediate residency in New Zealand under the "Straight to Residence" pathway and Tier 2 occupations receive residency in New Zealand after two years of employment under the "Work to Residence" pathway. 

The NZ government has produced the Green List of occupations, which includes 85 job roles, in an effort to reduce unemployment. A further 17 roles will be added to the Green List in March 2024 on either the "Straight to Residence" or "Work to Residence" pathway, it was revealed in late September 2023. It will be announced closer to the time as to whether each role comes under the "Straight to Residence" or "Work to Residence" track. (please check at the end of this article for all 17 job roles).

New Zealand has also opened its borders to talented foreign workers and students.  Jobs in 11 industries, including healthcare, construction, engineering, technology, and primary & science-related occupations, are included on this list that are largely unfilled in New Zealand. Each work role has a distinct job code and particular eligibility standards that must be met when submitting a visa application. 

There are numerous benefits for those falling under the green list of occupations in New Zealand other than just getting a job and residential benefits. These other benefits include: 

-Every qualification indicated as a prerequisite is based on NZQF. 

-The Green List offers a work-to-resident pathway and a quick route to the residence.  

-Applications for green-listed visas are evaluated and examined in New Zealand in just one month. 

-The permission to work will also be granted to the spouses of candidates who are employed in occupations on New Zealand's green list. 

​​Green List Occupations in New Zealand 

All 85 job roles have been segregated as per their broad streams, mentioned in the Green List of Occupations for New Zealand. Each job role has a separate code.

Construction Job Roles 

The following job roles are offered in the construction sector for those having a background in building-related degrees: 

Construction roles	Role code	eligibility to apply
Construction Project Manager	ANZSCO 133111	Bachelor of Engineering (H) - NZQF Level 8 or, Bachelor of Engineering Technology - NZQF Level 7 or, Bachelor of Construction - NZQF Level 7
Project Builder	ANZSCO 133112	Bachelor's degree - NZQF Level 7, or Graduate Diploma - NZQF Level 7, or Diploma - NZQF Level 6
Quantity Surveyor	ANZSCO 233213	A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7 or, Student or Affiliate Membership, of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS)
Surveyor	ANZSCO 232212	Bachelor of Surveying - NZQF Level 7 or Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) - NZQF Level 8 Registered as a Professional Surveyor with New Zealand Institute of Surveyors or Professional Associate Membership or an Overseas Member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIS)

Engineering Job Roles

There are over 15+ job roles mentioned for those holding an engineering degree and willing to settle in New Zealand with a job. The following engineers are in the green list of occupations in New Zealand: 

Engineering Roles	Role Code	Eligibility to Apply
Chemical Engineer	ANZSCO 233111	Washington Accord accredited engineering degree, or  Bachelor of Engineering (H) - NZQF Level 8.
Materials Engineer	ANZSCO 233112
Civil Engineer	ANZSCO 233211
Geotechnical Engineer	ANZSCO 233212
Structural Engineer	ANZSCO 233214
Electrical Engineer	ANZSCO 233311
Electronics Engineer	ANZSCO 233411
Environmental Engineer	ANZSCO 233915
Industrial Engineer	ANZSCO 233511
Mechanical Engineer	ANZSCO 233512
Production or Plant Engineer	ANZSCO 233513
Engineering Professionals	ANZSCO 233999
Civil Engineering Technician	ANZSCO 312212	Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Civil Engineering of NZQF Level 7 or,  Diploma at NZQF Level 6
Electrical Engineering Technician	ANZSCO 312312	Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electrical and Electronic Engineering of NZQF Level 8 or,  Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering - NZQF Level 7  Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - NZQF Level 7
Electronic Engineering Technician	ANZSCO 312412	Bachelor's degree - NZQF Level 7, or  Diploma - NZQF Level 6, or  Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering - NZQF Level 7, or  Bachelor of Engineering (H) in Electronic Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering - NZQF Level 8
Telecommunications Engineer	ANZSCO 263311	Bachelor of Engineering (H) in Network Engineering - NZQF Level 8, or  Bachelor of Engineering - NZQF Level 7, or  Bachelor of Engineering Technology - NZQF Level 7
Telecommunications Network Engineer	ANZSCO 263312

Along with the above given eligibility requirements, the others might also be accepted for Engineering job roles: 

• A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate degree. 

OR 

• A qualification of NZQF Level 7 or higher, along with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying the degree and further learnings meeting the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand. 

OR 

• Registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand. 

Health & Social Services Job Roles 

This is the most popular job sector with the maximum number of job roles, the following is a brief of the job roles that fall under this sector as per the green list occupations of New Zealand: 

Health & Social Services Job Roles	Role Code	Requirements
General Practitioner	ANZSCO 253111	Registration within a relevant provisional general, provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand
Anaesthetist	ANZSCO 253211
Psychiatrist	ANZSCO 253411
Specialist physicians nec	ANZSCO 253399
Surgeon (general)	ANZSCO 253511
Cardiothoracic surgeon	ANZSCO 253512
Neurosurgeon	ANZSCO 253513
Orthopaedic surgeon	ANZSCO 253514
Vascular Surgeon	ANZSCO 253521
Urologist	ANZSCO 253518
Otorhinolaryngologist	ANZSCO 253515
Dermatologist	ANZSCO 253911
Obstetrician and gynaecologist	ANZSCO 253913
Ophthalmologist	ANZSCO 253914
Diagnostic and interventional radiologists	ANZSCO 253917
Radiation oncologist	ANZSCO 253918
Resident medical officer	ANZSCO 253112
Medical laboratory scientist	ANZSCO 234611	Registration in the scope of practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.
Clinical psychologist	ANZSCO 272311	Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
Educational psychologist	ANZSCO 272312	Registration within a relevant scope of practice with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.
Organisational psychologist	ANZSCO 272313
Psychotherapist	ANZSCO 272314
Psychologists	ANZSCO 272399
Physicist (medical)	ANZSCO 234914	One of the following minimum requirements:  Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical Physicist  Registration or eligibility for registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physics Specialists  Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering Medicine, United Kingdom  Certification as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of Radiology in Medical Physics  Certification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics as a Member of the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine.
Orthoptist	ANZSCO 251412	Registration from the New Zealand Orthoptics Society Inc.
Veterinarian	ANZSCO 234711	Registration from the Veterinary Council of New Zealand
Anaesthetic technician	ANZSCO 311211	Registered in the scope of practice as an Anaesthetic Technician by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.
Medical diagnostic	ANZSCO 251211	Registration in the scope of practice as a Medical Imaging Technologist with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board.
Medical laboratory technician	ANZSCO 311213	Registered in the scope of practice as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.
Medical radiation therapist	ANZSCO 251212	Registration in the scope of practice as a Radiation Therapist with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board.
Occupational therapist	ANZSCO 252411	Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand.
Sonographer	ANZSCO 251214	Registered to practice as a Sonographer with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board.
Podiatrist	ANZSCO 252611	Registered with the New Zealand Podiatry Board.
Audiologist	ANZSCO 252711	Registered with the New Zealand Audiological Society.
Registered nurse (aged care)	ANZSCO 254412	Registered to be in practice with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Registered nurse (child and family health)	ANZSCO 254413
Registered nurse (community health)	ANZSCO 254414
Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)	ANZSCO 254415
Registered nurse (developmental disability)	ANZSCO 254416
Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)	ANZSCO 254417
Registered nurse (medical)	ANZSCO 254418
Registered nurse (medical practice)	ANZSCO 254421
Registered nurse (mental health)	ANZSCO 254422
Registered nurse (perioperative)	ANZSCO 254423
Registered nurse (surgical)	ANZSCO 254424
Registered nurse (paediatrics)	ANZSCO 254425
Registered nurses	ANZSCO 254499
Midwife	ANZSCO 254111	NZ registration in the relevant scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
Secondary school teacher	ANZSCO 241411	Registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, and a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, and  employment must be for a position as a teacher.
Early childhood (pre-primary School) teacher	ANZSCO 241111	NZ registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, and a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Primary Industries & Science Job Roles 

There are just three job roles that fall under this sector as per the green list of occupations in New Zealand: 

Primary Industries & Science Job Roles	Job Code	Eligibility Requirements
Other Spatial Scientist	ANZSCO 232214	Bachelor's degree - NZQF Level 7 with a major in computer science or geography
Environmental Research Scientist	ANZSCO 234313	NZQF Level 8 or higher qualification with a major in Environmental Studies or Environmental Management or Environmental Engineering.
Food Technologist	ANZSCO 234212	One of the following:  Bachelor of Food Technology (H) in Food Product Technology or Food Process Engineering - NZQF Level 8.  NZQF Level 7 with majors in nutrition, food science, food technology or food engineering.

ICT, Electronics & Telecommunications Job Roles 

The following job roles are a part of this job sector, as per the green list occupations of New Zealand:  

ICT, Electronics & Telecommunications Job Roles	Job Code	Employment Requirements
Chief Information Officer	ANZSCO 135111	Remuneration for the employment must be NZD 57.69 an hour or more, or the equivalent annual salary.
ICT Project Manager	ANZSCO 135112
ICT Managers	ANZSCO 135199
Software Engineer	ANZSCO 261313
ICT Security Specialist	ANZSCO 262112
Multimedia Specialist	ANZSCO 261211	Remuneration for the employment must be NSD 45.67 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

Trades Roles 

There are a few job roles offered under the trade roles as proposed in the green list of occupations in New Zealand, they are as follows: 

Trades Roles	Role code	eligibility to apply
Automotive electrician	ANZSCO 321111	A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (NZQF Level 4).
Diesel motor mechanic (including heavy vehicle inspector)	ANZSCO 321212	A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (NZQF Level 4).
Electrician (general)	ANZSCO 341111	NZ registration as an electrician or a limited certificate as an electrician from the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
Plumber (general)	ANZSCO 334111	Registration as either a certifying plumber, tradesman plumber; or journeyman plumber with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.

ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW 17 GREENLIST ROLES BEING ADDED IN 2024.

They are:

Engineering

• Aviation Engineer (Avionics, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineer)

• Mechanical Engineering Technician

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Construction

• Metal Fabricator

• Pressure Welder

• Welder

• Fitter (General)

• Fitter and Turner

• Fitter-Welder

• Metal Machinist (First Class)

ICT, Electronics, Telecommunications

• ICT Database and System Administrator

Other

• Naval Architects (aka Marine Designer)

• Road Roller Operator

• Paving Plant Operator

• Corrections Officer

• Panel Beater

• Vehicle Painter

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