The skill level of most occupations is assessed in accordance with ANZSCO 1.2. Therefore, any occupations that have a higher skill level in ANZSCO 1.3 are treated as exceptions.
Skilled Employment Points and Occupations Treated as Exceptions
Where skilled employment points are calculated for occupations that are treated as exceptions, any occupation listed below is treated as skill level 1-3 so long as the employee is paid the median New Zealand wage of $27 NZD per hour or equivalent.
ANZSCO Occupations
Code | Occupation |
421111 | Child Care Worker |
421112 | Family Day Care Worker |
421114 | Out of School Hours Care Worker |
422116 | Teachers’ Aide |
423411 | Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant |
423413 | Refuge Worker |
451111 | Beauty Therapist |
451412 | Tour Guide |
451612 | Travel Consultant |
451811 | Civil Celebrant |
452211 | Bungy Jump Master |
452212 | Fishing Guide |
452213 | Hunting Guide |
452214 | Mountain or Glacier Guide |
452215 | Outdoor Adventure Instructor |
452216 | Trekking Guide |
452217 | Whitewater Rafting Guide |
452299 | Outdoor Adventure Guides nec |
551211 | Bookkeeper |
552111 | Bank Worker |
552211 | Credit or Loans Officer |
711211 | Industrial Spraypainter |
711311 | Paper Products Machine Operator |
711313 | Sawmilling Operator |
711611 | Sewing Machinist |
711711 | Footwear Production Machine Operator |
711712 | Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator |
711713 | Knitting Machine Operator |
711714 | Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator |
711715 | Weaving Machine Operator |
711716 | Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator |
711799 | Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators nec |
712111 | Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator |
712916 | Paper and Pulp Mill Operator |
712921 | Waste Water or Water Plant Operator |
721112 | Logging Plant Operator |
721913 | Paving Plant Operator |
731311 | Train Driver |
821711 | Construction Rigger |
423313 | Personal Care Assistant |
452311 | Diving Instructor (Open Water) |
591212 | Import-Export Clerk |
599611 | Insurance Investigator |
599612 | Insurance Loss Adjuster |
423111 | Aged or Disabled Carer |
423312 | Nursing Support Worker |
712211 | Driller |
899911 | Bicycle Mechanic |