info corner - NewZealand Immediate Skills Shortage list
w.e.f 04 December 2006.
Occupation and NZSCO number |
Qualifications *(1) required for the purposes of the Job Search Policy for General Skills Category Applicants *(2) |
Recommended standard for work permit applicants 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 three years’ relevant experience
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NZ recognition of qualifications obtained from the Institute of Chartered Accountants AND/OR completion of the Chartered Accountant examinations AND three years’ relevant experience
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Agricultural Machinery Operator (83311) |
NZ recognised Class 4 driver licence (or equivalent) AND two years’ relevant experience |
NZ recognised Class 4 driver licence (or equivalent) AND two years’ relevant experience |
Aluminium Joiner (84118) |
National Certificate in Architecture Aluminium Joinery Level 3
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National Certificate in Architecture Aluminium Joinery Level 3 AND/OR a minimum of two years’ relevant experience |
Analytical Chemist (21131)
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Bachelor of Science (major in Chemistry) AND minimum of two years’ experience in an analytical laboratory
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Bachelor of Science (major in Chemistry) AND minimum of two years’ experience in an analytical laboratory |
Arborist (61134) |
Trade Certificate AND/OR National Certificate in Horticulture Arboriculture Level 4
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Trade Certificate AND/OR National Certificate in Horticulture Arboriculture Level 4 AND a minimum of two years’ relevant experience
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Architect (21411) |
Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent |
Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent |
Asphalt, concrete, chip sealing and road pavement worker (91512)
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National Certificate in Civil Construction Works – Introductory skills OR National Certificate in Civil Road Construction AND/OR National Certificate in Civil Road Maintenance AND three years' relevant experience
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National Certificate in Civil Construction Works – Introductory skills OR National Certificate in Civil Road Construction AND/OR National Certificate in Civil Road Maintenance AND three years’ relevant experience |
Assistant Farm Manager (Dairy) (61211) |
National Certificate in Agriculture Level 2 AND/OR three years’ relevant experience |
National Certificate in Agriculture Level 2 AND/OR three years’ relevant experience |
Assistant Herd Manager (61211) |
National Certificate Level 2 or above AND/OR two or more years’ relevant experience
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National Certificate Level 2 or above AND/OR two or more years’ relevant experience
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Autoglazier (71221) |
National Certificate in Flat Glass processing Level 3
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National Certificate in Flat Glass processing Level 3 |
Automotive Refinisher (71242)
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National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Refinishing) Level 4 |
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Refinishing) Level 4 |
Automotive Technician (31151)
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National Certificate in Motor Industry Level 4 |
National Certificate in Motor Industry Level 4 |
Baker (74121)
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National Certificate in Baking Level 4 |
National Certificate in Baking Level 4 AND/OR at least two years’ relevant experience
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Beekeeper (61241)
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National Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 AND at least two years’ relevant experience
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National Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 AND at least two years’ relevant experience |
Bricklayer (71111)
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National Certificate in Masonry (Brick and Block laying) Level 3 or equivalent
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National Certificate in Masonry (Brick and Block laying) Level 3 or equivalent
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Broiler/Breeder Farm Managers (61231) |
A degree or diploma in Poultry Science (or Animal and Poultry Science) OR a degree or diploma in Agriculture with three years of poultry experience OR five years’ experience in poultry farm management
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A degree or diploma in Poultry Science (or Animal and Poultry Science) OR a degree or diploma in Agriculture with three years of poultry experience OR five years’ experience in poultry farm management |
Broiler Farm Managers (61231) |
A degree or diploma in Poultry Science (or Animal and Poultry Science) OR a degree or diploma in Agriculture with three years of poultry experience OR five years’ experience in poultry farm management
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A degree or diploma in Poultry Science (or Animal and Poultry Science) OR a degree or diploma in Agriculture with three years of poultry experience OR five years’ experience in poultry farm management |
Builder (71122)
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National Certificate in Building and Construction Level 4
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National Certificate in Building and Construction Level 4 AND experience managing at least two workers
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Building Control Officials (Inspectors) (33242)
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National Certificate or Diploma in Building, Architecture, Carpentry or Construction Management AND two years’ relevant experience
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National Certificate or Diploma in Building, Architecture, Carpentry or Construction Management AND two years’ relevant experience |
Building Project Manager/Site Foreman (71122)
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National Diploma in Construction Management Level 6 |
National Diploma in Construction Management Level 6 AND a minimum of three years’ relevant post qualification experience |
Butcher (74111) |
National Certificate in Meat Retailing (Curing, Smoking and Small goods, Carcass Boning and Forecasting, Planning and Production) Level 4
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National Certificate in Meat Retailing (Curing, Smoking and Small goods, Carcass Boning and Forecasting, Planning and Production) Level 4 |
Chip sealing, Asphalt or other Technical Manager (Roading and Infrastructure) (12218)
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Tertiary qualified or Diploma of Engineering and trained in Staff Management AND ten years’ relevant practical experience
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Tertiary qualified or Diploma of Engineering and trained in Staff Management AND ten years’ relevant practical experience
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Civil CAD (Computer Aided Draughting) Designer (31181) |
Diploma in Civil Engineering Level 6 OR National Certificate in Civil Engineering Level 6 AND evidence of five years’ on the job draughting experience using CAD in the civil engineering sector
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Diploma in Civil Engineering Level 6 OR National Certificate in Civil Engineering Level 6 AND evidence of five years’ on the job draughting experience using CAD in the civil engineering sector |
Clinical Research Associate (32112) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR Health Science related field AND minimum two years’ experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR Health Science related field AND minimum two years’ experience as a Clinical Research Associate. |
Coach Builder/ Motor Body (bus) Builder (72121) |
Trade Certificate in Coach Building
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Trade Certificate in Coach Building
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Conductors (Conductive Education Practitioners) (23411 special education teacher)
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Trained Conductors Diploma (assessed as comparable to a Level 7 degree and a Diploma of Teaching)
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Trained Conductors Diploma (assessed as comparable to a Level 7 degree and a Diploma of Teaching) |
Construction and Maintenance Managers (Roading and Infrastructure) (12218) |
Bachelor or Diploma of Engineering or equivalent and Project Management qualification AND a minimum of five years’ relevant experience AND staff management experience |
Bachelor or Diploma of Engineering or equivalent and Project Management qualification AND a minimum of five years’ relevant experience AND staff management experience |
Crane Operator (83331) |
National Certificate in Crane Operation (Mobile) or equivalent AND a minimum of five years’ relevant experience
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National Certificate in Crane Operation (Mobile) or equivalent AND a minimum of five years’ relevant experience
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Crop Foreman (61251) |
National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) Level 4 (could be National Certificate in First Line Management Level 4) OR Diploma 1 Horticulture AND two or more years’ relevant experience |
National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) Level 4 (could be National Certificate in First Line Management Level 4) OR Diploma 1 Horticulture AND two or more years’ relevant experience
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Dental Assistant (51314)
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n/a |
Two years’ relevant work experience |
Dental Technician (32262) |
Diploma in Dental Technology AND NZ registration |
Diploma in Dental Technology AND NZ registration |
Dental Therapist (32221)
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Bachelor of Health Science specialising in Dental Therapy AND NZ registration |
Bachelor of Health Science specialising in Dental Therapy AND NZ registration |
Dentist (22221)
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery AND NZ registration
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery AND NZ registration
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Die Cutter Operator (73317) |
National Certificate in Corrugated and Solid Board Converting (Rotary Die Cutting) Level 4 AND two to five years’ relevant experience 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 two to five years’ relevant experience OR National Certificate in Printing (Paperboard Packaging (Carton) Cut and Crease) Level 4 AND two to five years’ relevant experience
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Dispensing Optician (32211)
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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
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Drain layer (84111) |
National Certificate in Drain laying Level 4
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National Certificate in Drain laying Level 4 AND NZ registration
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Electrical Engineering Technician (31131) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus AND three years’ relevant experience |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus AND three years’ relevant experience |
Electrical Mechanic/Fitter (72411) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus AND three years’ relevant experience |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus AND three years’ relevant experience |
Electronic Service Technicians (72421)
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National Certificate in Electronic Technology Level 4 OR equivalent |
National Certificate in Electronic Technology Level 4 OR equivalent |
Engineering Draughtsperson (31191)
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National Diploma in Engineering OR equivalent |
National Diploma in Engineering OR equivalent |
Fabric Finishing Specialist/ Technologist (82645) |
National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) Level 3 or equivalent AND/OR five years’ relevant practical work experience with management or technical oversight of fabric manufacturing or finishing
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National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) Level 3 or equivalent AND/OR five years’ relevant practical work experience with management or technical oversight of fabric manufacturing or finishing |
Farm Manager (Dairy, Sheep/Arable, Beef) (61211)
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National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 AND minimum of three years’ relevant experience |
National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 AND minimum of three years’ relevant experience |
Farm Manager (Pork Industry) (61214)
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National Certificate in Pork Production (Herd Manager) Level 4 AND at least four years’ relevant on-farm experience
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National Certificate in Pork Production (Herd Manager) Level 4 AND at least four years’ relevant on-farm experience
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Fibreglass Tradesperson (81321) |
National Certificate in Composites Level 4
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National Certificate in Composites Level 4 AND/OR at least four years experience in a variety of the following - chopper gun operation, gelcoating, lamination, pattern and mould making
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Flat Weaving Specialist/ Technologist (82622) |
National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) Level 3 OR equivalent AND/OR five years’ relevant practical work experience with management or technical oversight of fabric manufacturing or finishing
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National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Advanced Operations) Level 3 OR equivalent AND/OR five years’ relevant practical work experience with management or technical oversight of fabric manufacturing or finishing |
Flexographic Printer (73317) |
National Certificate in Printing (Reel-fed Flexographic) Level 4 |
National Certificate in Printing (Reel-fed Flexographic) Level 4 AND two to five years’ relevant experience
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Flooring Tradesperson (74331)
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National Certificate in Flooring Level 4
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National Certificate in Flooring Level 4
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Florist - Senior (52111) |
National Certificate in Floristry Level 4 or Diploma Level 4 AND minimum of three years’ relevant experience
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National Certificate in Floristry Level 4 or Diploma Level 4 AND minimum of three years’ relevant experience
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Folder Operator (73317)
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National Certificate in Printing (Folder Operator) Level 3 |
National Certificate in Printing (Folder Operator) Level 3 AND two to five years’ relevant experience
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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): Four and Six Corner Gluers Level 4 |
National Certificate in Corrugated and Solid Board Converting (Flexo Folder Gluer Operator) Level 4 AND two to five years’ relevant experience OR National Certificate in Printing (Paperboard Packaging (Carton): Four and Six Corner Gluers Level 4 AND two to five years’ relevant experience
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Foreman (Roading and Infrastructure) (41331)
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At least five years’ experience in building or maintaining roads AND Staff management experience AND appropriate drivers licence |
At least five years’ experience in building or maintaining roads AND Staff management experience AND appropriate drivers licence |
Furniture Polisher/Finisher (74212)
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National Certificate in Furniture Finishing Level 4 AND two years’ relevant work experience
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National Certificate in Furniture Finishing Level 4 AND two years’ relevant work experience
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Furniture Upholsterer (74321) |
National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) Level 4 AND two years’ relevant work experience |
National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) Level 4 AND two years’ relevant work experience |
Gasfitter (71231)
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National Certificate in Plumbing and Gas Fitting |
National Certificate in Plumbing and Gas Fitting AND NZ registration |
Glazier (71221)
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National Certificate in Glazing Level 4 |
National Certificate in Glazing Level 4 |
Graphic Artist (33631) |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design), National Diploma in Design (Graphic) Level 5 OR equivalent
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design), National Diploma in Design (Graphic) Level 5 OR equivalent AND relevant experience
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Hatchery Manager (61231) |
National Certificate in Poultry Hatchery Operations Level 3 OR five years’ experience in hatchery management
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National Certificate in Poultry Hatchery Operations Level 3 OR five years’ experience in hatchery management |
Heavy Vehicle Driver (83231) |
NZ recognised Full Class 5 Driver Licence OR NZQA Unit Standard 17577: Driver Licence Classes Level 4 AND three years’ relevant experience |
NZ recognised Full Class 5 Driver Licence OR NZQA Unit Standard 17577: Driver Licence Classes Level 4 AND three years’ relevant experience
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Herd Manager (61211) |
National Certificate Level 2 or above AND two years’ relevant experience |
National Certificate Level 2 or above AND two years’ relevant experience |
Hospitality Supervisor (12265) |
National Certificate in Hospitality (Operations Supervision) Level 4 AND a minimum of four years’ combined experience in hospitality establishments WITH a minimum of two years at supervisory level or higher
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