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New Zealand Immediate Skill Shortage List

The Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL) is a list of identified occupations for which there is a shortage of skilled workers in New Zealand.

If an applicant produces an offer of employment in an occupation that is included on the current ISSL the NZIS will accept that no suitably qualified New Zealand citizens or residents are available to fill that position.

Immediate Skill Shortage List
Area of Shortage
Qualifications required for the purposes of the Job Search Policy for General Skills Category Applicants
Recommended standard for work permit applications with an offer of employment
Accountant (Chartered - senior positions only)

24111

NZ recognition of qualifications obtained from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and/or completion of the Chartered Accountant examinations AND 3 years experience NZ recognition of qualifications obtained from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and/or completion of the Chartered Accountant examinations AND 3 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Analytical Chemist

21131

Bachelor of Science (Major in Chemistry) AND minimum of 2 years experience in an analytical laboratory Bachelor of Science (Major in Chemistry) AND minimum of 2 years experience in an analytical laboratory Y Y Y Y N N
Apiarist 

121311 

National Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 and at least 2 years relevant experience National Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 and at least 2 years relevant experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Arborist

61134

Trade Certificate AND/OR National Certificate in Horticulture Arboriculture Level 4 Trade Certificate AND/OR National Certificate in Horticulture Arboriculture Level 4 AND a minimum of 2 years work experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Architect

232111

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent Y Y Y Y Y Y
Architectural Draughtsperson (Civil CAD (Computer Aided Draughting) Designer only)(31181) Diploma in Civil Engineering OR National Certificate in Civil Engineering Level 6 AND evidence of 5 years on the job draughting experience using CAD in the civil engineering sector Diploma in Civil Engineering OR National Certificate in Civil Engineering Level 6 AND evidence of 5 years on the job draughting experience using CAD in the civil engineering sector Y Y Y Y Y Y
Assistant Farm Manager (Dairy Cattle Farmer)

121313

National Certificate in Agriculture Level 2 AND/OR 3 years experience National Certificate in Agriculture Level 2 AND/OR 3 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Assistant Herd Manager (Beef and Dairy Cattle Farmer) 

121312 and 121313 

National Certificate Level 2 or above AND/OR 2 or more years experience National Certificate Level 2 or above AND/OR 2 or more years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Autoglazier

899412 

National Certificate in Flat Glass Processing Level 3 National Certificate in Flat Glass Processing Level 3 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Baker

351111 

National Certificate in Baking Level 4 National Certificate in Baking Level 4 AND/OR at least 2 years work experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Bricklayer

331111

National Certificate in Masonry (Brick and Block Laying) Level 3 or equivalent National Certificate in Masonry (Brick and Block laying) Level 3 or equivalent Y Y Y Y Y Y
Boat Builder and Repairer (Yacht Rigger) 

399111 

National Certificate in Boat Building (Marine Rigging) Level 4 National Certificate in Boat Building (Marine Rigging) Level 4 AND/OR 2 years experience Y Y N N N N
Butcher or Small Goods Maker 

74111

National Certificate in Meat Retailing (Curing, Smoking and Small Goods, Carcass Boning and Forecasting, Planning and Production) Level 4 National Certificate in Meat Retailing (Curing, Smoking and Small Goods, Carcass Boning and Forecasting, Planning and Production) Level 4 N N N N Y Y
Carpenter (including Builder) 

331212 

National Certificate in Building and Construction Level 4 National Certificate in Building and Construction Level 4 AND experience managing at least 2 workers Y Y Y Y Y Y
Chip Sealing, Asphalt or Other Technical Manager (Roading and Infrastructure)

821113

Tertiary qualified or Diploma of Engineering and trained in Staff Management AND 10 years practical experience Tertiary qualified or Diploma of Engineering and trained in Staff Management AND 10 years practical experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Construction Project Managers (Roading and Infrastructure)

133111

Tertiary qualified or Diploma of Engineering and trained in Staff Management AND 10 years experience Tertiary qualified or Diploma of Engineering and trained in Staff Management AND 10 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Construction Project Managers (Foreman) (Roading and Infrastructure)

133111 

A minimum of 5 years experience AND staff management experience AND appropriate drivers licence A minimum of 5 years experience AND staff management experience AND appropriate drivers licence Y Y Y Y Y Y
Construction Project Managers (Chip Sealing, Asphalt or Other Technical Manager) (Roading and Infrastructure)

133111 

Bachelor or Diploma of Engineering or equivalent and Project Management qualification AND a minimum of 5 years experience AND staff management experience Bachelor or Diploma of Engineering or equivalent and Project Management qualification AND a minimum of 5 years experience AND staff management experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dental Assistant

51354

n/a 2 years work experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dental Technician

32262

Diploma in Dental Technology Diploma in Dental Technology AND NZ registration Y N N N N N
Dental Therapist

32221

Bachelor of Health Science specialising in Dental Therapy Bachelor of Health Science specialising in Dental Therapy AND NZ registration Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dentist

22221

Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Dental Surgery AND NZ registration N Y Y N Y N
Die Cutter Operator

73317

National Certificate in Corrugated and Solid Board Converting (Rotary Die Cutting) Level 4 OR National Certificate in Printing - (Paperboard Packaging (Carton)) Cut and Crease Level 4 National Certificate in Corrugated and Solid Board Converting (Rotary Die Cutting) Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience OR National Certificate in Printing (Paperboard Packaging (Carton)) - Cut and Crease Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dispensing Optician

32211

OTEN/TAFE Optical Dispensing Certificate IV (Australia) OR FBDO (UK) OR Optical Dispensing Examination approved and registered by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board OTEN/TAFE Optical Dispensing Certificate IV (Australia) OR FBDO (UK) OR Optical Dispensing Examination approved and registered by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board Y Y Y Y Y Y
Drain Layer

84111

National Certificate in Drain Laying Level 4 National Certificate in Drain Laying Level 4 AND NZ registration Y Y Y Y Y Y
Earthmoving Labourer (Asphalt, Concrete, Chip Sealing and Road Pavement Workers only) 

821113

National Certificate in Civil Construction Works - Introductory Skills, National Certificate in Civil Road Construction, AND/OR National Certificate in Civil Road Maintenance AND 3 years experience National Certificate in Civil Construction Works - Introductory Skills, National Certificate in Civil Road Construction, AND/OR National Certificate in Civil Road Maintenance AND 3 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Electronic Service Technicians

72421

National Certificate in Electronic Technology Level 4 or equivalent National Certificate in Electronic Technology Level 4 or equivalent Y Y Y Y Y Y
Engineering Draughtsperson

31191

National Diploma in Engineering or equivalent National Diploma in Engineering or equivalent Y Y Y Y Y Y
Fabric Finishing Specialist/Technologist

82645

National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) Level 3 or equivalent AND/OR 5 years practical work experience with management or technical oversight of fabric manufacturing or finishing National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) Level 3 or equivalent AND/OR 5 years practical work experience with management or technical oversight of fabric manufacturing or finishing Y N N N N Y
Farm Manager (Dairy, Sheep/ Arable, Beef)

61211

National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 AND a minimum of 3 years relevant experience National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 AND a minimum of 3 years relevant experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Farm Manager (Pork Industry)

61214

National Certificate in Pork Production Level 4 AND at least 4 years on-farm experience National Certificate in Pork Production Level 4 AND at least 4 years on-farm experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Fibreglass Tradesperson

81321

National Certificate in Composites Level 4 National Certificate in Composites Level 4 AND/OR at least 4 years experience in a variety of chopper gun operation, gel coating, lamination, pattern and mould making Y Y Y Y Y Y
Field Crop Grower (Crop Foreman)

121214 

National Certificate in Horticulture Production (advanced) Level 4 OR Diploma 1 Horticulture AND 2 or more years experience National Certificate in Horticulture Production (advanced) Level 4 OR Diploma 1 Horticulture AND 2 or more years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flat Weaving Specialist/Technologist

82622

National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) Level 3 or equivalent AND/OR 5 years practical work experience with management or technical oversight of fabric manufacturing or finishing National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) Level 3 or equivalent AND/OR 5 years practical work experience with management or technical oversight of fabric manufacturing or finishing Y N N N N Y
Flexographic Printer

73317

National Certificate in Printing (Reel-fed Flexographic) Level 4 National Certificate in Printing (Reel-fed Flexographic) Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flooring Tradesperson

74331

National Certificate in Flooring National Certificate in Flooring Y Y Y Y Y Y
Florist (Senior)

52111

Certificate of Floristry or Diploma Level 4 AND minimum of 3 years experience Certificate of Floristry or Diploma Level 4 AND minimum of 3 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Folder Operator

73317

National Certificate in Printing (Folder Operator) Level 3 National Certificate in Printing (Folder Operator) Level 3 AND 2-5 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Folder Gluer Operator

73317

National Certificate in Corrugated and Solid Board Converting (Flexo Folder Gluer Operator) Level 4 OR National Certificate in Printing (Paperboard Packaging (Carton)): 4 and 6 Corner Gluers Level 4 National Certificate in Corrugated and Solid Board Converting (Flexo Folder Gluer Operator) Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience OR National Certificate in Printing (Paperboard Packaging (Carton)): 4 and 6 Corner Gluers Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Foreman (Roading and Infrastructure)

41331

At least 5 years experience in building or maintaining roads AND Staff management experience AND appropriate drivers licence At least 5 years experience in building or maintaining roads AND Staff management experience AND appropriate drivers licence Y Y Y Y Y Y
Furniture Polisher/Finisher

74212

National Certificate in Furniture Finishing Level 4 AND 2 years relevant work experience National Certificate in Furniture Finishing Level 4 AND 2 years relevant work experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Furniture Upholsterer

74321

National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) Level 4 AND 2 years relevant work experience National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) Level 4 AND 2 years relevant work experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Gasfitter

71231

National Certificate in Plumbing and Gas Fitting National Certificate in Plumbing and Gas Fitting AND NZ registration Y Y Y Y Y Y
Glazier

71221

National Certificate in Glazing Level 4 National Certificate in Glazing Level 4 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Graphic Artist

33631

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design), National Diploma in Design (Graphic) or equivalent Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design), National Diploma in Design (Graphic) or equivalent AND relevant experience Y N N N N N
Hatchery Manager

61231

National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 AND 3 years relevant experience National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 AND 3 years relevant experience Y N Y N Y N
Heavy Vehicle Driver

83231

NZ recognised Full Class 5 Driver Licence OR NZQA Unit Standard 17577: Driver Licence Classes Level 4 AND 3 years experience NZ recognised Full Class 5 Driver Licence OR NZQA Unit Standard 17577: Driver Licence Classes Level 4 AND 3 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Herd Manager

61211

National Certificate Level 2 or above AND 2 years experience National Certificate Level 2 or above AND 2 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hospitality Supervisor

12265

National Certificate in Hospitality (Operations Supervision) Level 4 AND a minimum of 4 years combined experience in hospitality establishments WITH a minimum of 2 years at supervisory level or higher National Certificate in Hospitality (Operations Supervision) Level 4 AND a minimum of 4 years combined experience in hospitality establishments WITH a minimum of 2 years at supervisory level or higher Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hydrographic Engineer

21481

Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying OR post-graduate training Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hydrographic Technician

31122

New Zealand Certificate in Land Surveying New Zealand Certificate in Land Surveying Y N N N N N
Instrument Control Technician

21455

National Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control Level 4 National Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control Level 4 Y N Y N N N
Instrumentation Engineer

21431

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) Y N Y N N N
IT Specialist

21311, 21312, 21313

Bachelor of Science (Majors in Computer Science or Information Science) Bachelor of Science (Majors in Computer Science or Information Science) AND a minimum of 3 years full-time work experience with at least 12 months work experience in the past 18 months in at least 1 of the specialisations on the Information Technology Skills List. Y Y Y Y Y Y
Jockey

33691

Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin and must have clearance from that authority Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin and must have clearance from that authority N Y Y N Y Y
Land Surveyor

21481

Bachelor of Surveying Bachelor of Surveying Y Y Y Y Y Y
Land Surveyors Technician

31122

Bachelor or Diploma of Surveying AND 2 years work experience Bachelor or Diploma of Surveying AND 2 years work experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Licenced Cadastral Surveyor

21481

Bachelor of Surveying or equivalent AND 2 years work experience Bachelor of Surveying or equivalent AND 2 years work experience AND NZ licence Y Y Y Y Y Y
Line Mechanic/ Linesperson

82923

National Certificate in Electricity Supply National Certificate in Electricity Supply AND NZ registration Y Y Y Y Y Y
Marine Cabinet Maker

74211

National Certificate in Furniture Trades (Furniture Making) Level 4 National Certificate in Furniture Trades (Furniture Making) Level 4 Y N N N N N
Marine Designer

21452

Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical or equivalent technical qualifications Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical or equivalent technical qualifications AND/OR experienced Y N N N N N
Marine Engineer

31411

Marine Engineer's Certificate or trade certificate Marine Engineer's Certificate or trade certificate AND/OR experienced Y N N N N N
Marine Laminator

82323

National Certificate in Composites Level 4 National Certificate in Composites Level 4 AND/OR at least 2 years work experience Y N N N N N
Medical Doctors [excluding first year resident medical officers]

22211-22217

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND NZ registration Y Y Y Y Y Y
Medical Physicist

21111

Masters degree in Medical Physics Masters degree in Medical Physics Y Y Y N N N
Medical Photographer [Health Services]

31311

Relevant Bachelors degree and/or post graduate degree AND work experience Relevant Bachelors degree and/or post graduate degree AND work experience Y N N N N N
Microbiologist

22122

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology AND 2 years' experience in a laboratory Bachelor of Science in Microbiology AND 2 years' experience in a laboratory Y Y Y Y N N
Montessori Teacher

23321

Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) AND registration required for primary school teachers N Y N Y N Y
Motor Mechanic (Automotive Technician)

321211 

National Certificate in Motor Industry Level 4 National Certificate in Motor Industry Level 4 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Optometrist

22261

Optometry Qualification Certificate and registered by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board Optometry Qualification Certificate and registered by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board Y Y Y Y Y Y
Orchard Foreman

61121

National Certificate in Horticulture Production (endorsed in Fruit or Vegetables) at Level 4 OR Diploma 1 Horticulture AND 2 or more years experience National Certificate in Horticulture Production (endorsed in Fruit or Vegetables) at Level 4 OR Diploma 1 Horticulture AND 2 or more years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Osteopath

32233

Masters degree in Osteopathy Masters degree in Osteopathy AND NZ registration Y Y Y Y Y Y
Panel Beater

72125

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Panel beating) Level 4 National Certificate in Motor Industry (Panel beating) Level 4 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Perfect Binder

73317

National Certificate in Printing (Print Finishing) Level 4 National Certificate in Printing (Print Finishing) Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Pharmacy Technician [Hospital]

32251

National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) with strands in Hospital and Community National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) with strands in Hospital and Community Y N N Y Y N
Pig Farm Manager

61214

National Certificate in Herd Management Level 4 AND 2 years experience National Certificate in Herd Management Level 4 AND 2 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Plastics Engineer

82322

NZCE or equivalent AND 3 years experience NZCE or equivalent AND 3 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Plastics Die Setter

82111

National Certificate in Plastics Technology or Plastics Procession Level 3 AND 2 years experience National Certificate in Plastics Technology or Plastics Procession Level 3 AND 2 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Plastics Technician

82322

National Certificate in Plastics Processing or Plastics Technology Level 4 OR Diploma Level 5 AND 3 years experience National Certificate in Plastics Processing or Plastics Technology Level 4 OR Diploma Level 5 AND 3 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Post Doctoral Fellows

23111

PhD or Masters degree PhD or Masters degree Y Y Y Y Y Y
Power Systems Engineer

21431

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Y N N Y Y N
Print Finisher

73317

National Certificate in Printing (Print Finishing) Level 4 National Certificate in Printing (Print Finishing) Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Product Assembler (Aluminium Joiner)

84118

National Certificate in Architecture Aluminium Joinery Level 3 National Certificate in Architecture Aluminium Joinery Level 3 AND/OR a minimum of 2 years work experience N N N N Y Y
Program or Project Administrator (Building Control Officials) (Inspectors)

511112 

National Certificate or Diploma in Building, Architecture, Carpentry or Construction Management AND 2 years experience National Certificate or Diploma in Building, Architecture, Carpentry or Construction Management AND 2 years experience Y Y Y N N N
Quantity Surveyor

31121

Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) AND minimum of 3 years post-graduation work experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Radio Frequency Technician

31143

Technicians Certificate (Telecommunications) and New Zealand Certificate in Engineering: Telecommunications Technicians Certificate (Telecommunications) and New Zealand Certificate in Engineering: Telecommunications Y N N N Y N
Refrigeration Mechanic

72314

National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 4 National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 4 AND NZ registration N N Y Y N Y
Roading Machine Operator

91512

National Certificate in Civil Plant Operation and drivers licence with the Wheels, Tracks and Rollers Endorsement AND 3 years experience National Certificate in Civil Plant Operation and drivers licence with the Wheels, Tracks and Rollers Endorsement AND 3 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Roofing Supervisor

84117

National Certificate in Roofing Level 4 AND proof of 5 years experience in a roofing supervisory role National Certificate in Roofing Level 4 AND proof of 5 years experience in a roofing supervisory role Y Y Y Y Y Y
Roofing Tradesperson

84117

National Certificate in Roofing Level 4 OR proof of minimum of 3 years experience in a specific field of roofing National Certificate in Roofing Level 4 OR proof of minimum of 3 years experience in a specific field of roofing Y Y Y Y Y Y
Scaffolder

84114

National Certificate in Advanced Scaffolding Level 4 National Certificate in Advanced Scaffolding Level 4 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Screen Printer

73317

National Certificate in Printing (Screen Printing) Level 4 National Certificate in Printing (Screen Printing) Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Senior Shepherd/Stock Manager

61261

National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 AND 3 years experience National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 AND 3 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Senior Stockperson (Pork Industry)

61214

National Certificate in Pork Production (Herd Management) Level 4 AND at least 3 years on-farm experience National Certificate in Pork Production (Herd Management) Level 4 AND at least 3 years on-farm experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sewing Machine Technician (Industrial)

72311

National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Mechanic) Level 3 and Level 4 National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Mechanic) Level 3 and Level 4 Y N N Y N N
Sheet-fed Offset Printer

73317

National Certificate in Printing (Sheet-fed Offset) Level 4 National Certificate in Printing (Sheet-fed Offset) Level 4 AND 2-5 years working on a multi-colour press Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sheet Metal Worker

72122

National Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Light) Level 4 National Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Light) Level 4 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Shepherd

61261

National Certificate in Agriculture level 2 or above AND/OR minimum of 1 years experience National Certificate in Agriculture level 2 or above AND/OR minimum of 1 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Shearer [Wool Harvester]

61262

3 or more seasons experience 3 or more seasons experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sheep Scanner [Seasonal]

61263

National Certificate in Agriculture (Sheep) Level 4 Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Sheep Scanner N N Y N N Y
Ski and Snowboard Instructors [Seasonal]

33692

PSIA (USA) or CSIA (Canada) Level 1 or, NZSIA (Stage 1) or equivalent internationally recognised qualification PSIA (USA) or CSIA (Canada) Level 1 or, NZSIA (Stage 1) or equivalent internationally recognised qualification N N Y N Y Y
Ski and Snowboard Technicians [Seasonal]

33692

Minimum of 2 seasons experience working in a ski/snowboard repair workshop Minimum of 2 seasons experience working in a ski/snowboard repair workshop Y Y Y Y Y Y
Skydive Instructor

33692

Diploma of Skydiving Level 5 or equivalent (commercial) AND Tandem Instructor Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps Diploma of Skydiving Level 5 or equivalent (commercial) AND Tandem Instructor Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps Y N Y N Y Y
Skydive Tandem Master

33692

Diploma of Skydiving Level 5 or equivalent (commercial) AND a Tandem Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps Diploma of Skydiving Level 5 or equivalent (commercial) AND a Tandem Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps Y N Y N Y Y
Sommelier

51232

Master Sommelier Diploma Master Sommelier Diploma Y N N Y N N
Specialist (Petroleum Industry)

21461

Bachelor of Engineering, with majors in energy engineering AND/OR chemical engineering Bachelor of Engineering, with majors in energy engineering AND/OR chemical engineering or relevant work experience Y N Y N N N
Stallion Master

61265

n/a Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience N Y N N N N
Stitcher Operator

73317

National Certificate in Printing (Print Finishing) Level 4 National Certificate in Printing (Print Finishing) Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Stud Groom [Seasonal]

61265

n/a Minimum of 1 years experience as a stud groom AND at least 1 years yearling preparation experience N Y N N N N
Stock/ Herd Manager (Pork Industry)

61214

National Certificate in Pork Production - Level 4 AND at least 3 years on-farm experience National Certificate in Pork Production - Level 4 AND at least 3 years on-farm experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Telecommunication Engineer/ Technician

31141

Technicians Certificate (Telecommunications) AND New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Telecommunications) Technicians Certificate (Telecommunications) AND New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Telecommunications) Y Y Y Y Y Y
Trackwork Rider

61265

Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing or have worked for at least 2 years Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing or have worked for at least 2 years Y Y Y Y Y Y
Traffic Planner

21426

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and/or postgraduate training Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and/or postgraduate training Y N N N N N
Travel Consultant (Senior)

33141

National Certificate in Travel and Tourism Level 4 AND minimum of 4 years experience National Certificate in Travel and Tourism Level 4 AND minimum of 4 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Turkey Breeder Farm Manager

61231

National Certificate in Poultry Hatchery Operations Level 3 AND 3 years relevant experience National Certificate in Poultry Hatchery Operations Level 3 AND 3 years relevant experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Turkey Farm Manager

61231

National Certificate in Poultry Hatchery Operations Level 3 AND 3 years relevant experience National Certificate in Poultry Hatchery Operations Level 3 AND 3 years relevant experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Web-offset Printer

73317

National Certificate in Printing (Reel-fed Offset) Level 4 National Certificate in Printing (Reel-fed Offset) Level 4 AND 2-5 years experience Y Y Y Y Y Y
Winemaker [Viticulturist/ Specialist Positions - not pickers]

61122

Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology AND/OR a minimum of 3 years' work experience N N N Y Y N
Yacht Rigger

71123

National Certificate in Boat Building (Marine Rigging) Level 4 National Certificate in Boat Building (Marine Rigging) Level 4 AND/OR a minimum of 2 years' work experience Y Y N N N N

Qualifications gained outside New Zealand must be comparable to the qualifications listed.

Qualifications required must score at least 10 points under the General Skills category.

A recommended standard of qualifications, and/or experience is specified for each occupation. Should an applicant not meet the recommended standard then the NZIS officer must be satisfied that the applicant is suitably qualified by training and experience to do the job they have been offered. This does not apply where the recommended standard is mandatory, in these instances the applicant must hold the stipulated qualifications and experience.

Central North Island includes Taranaki, Manawatu-Wanganui, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne.

Occupations listed on the New Zealand Long Term Skill Shortage List (formerly called the POL) are considered to be in shortage on all regions of the New Zealand Immediate Skill Shortage List (formerly called the OSL).