Sr.No.

Occupation Group

Occupation

NZSCO Code

Long Term Skill Shortage List Requirements

In order to claim bonus points for qualifications in an area of absolute shortage under the Skilled Migrant Category or the General Skills Category, applicants must have the following qualifications

1

Creative Industries

Film Animator

33631

Specialist experience in Maya, Soft Image/ XSI, 3D Studio Max, Combustion, After Effects, Unix, Linux, C, C++, Perl, GUI, CGI

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) in one of the following: Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Film, specialising in multi media, computer graphics, digital design, computer programming or software development

2

Health Groups

Anaesthetist

22217

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

3

Health Groups

General Surgeon

22213

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

4

Health Groups

Intensivist (ICU specialist)

22213

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

5

Health Groups

Pathologist

22123

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

6

Health Groups

Psychiatrist

22214

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

7

Health Groups

Radiation Oncologist

22216

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

8

Health Groups

Radiologist

22216

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

9

Health Groups

Renal Physician

22214

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

10

Health Groups

Anaesthetics Technicians

31332

Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetics Technicians (Level 5)

Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetics Technicians (Level 5)

11

Health Groups

Audiologist

32261

Master of Audiology

Master of Audiology

12

Health Groups

Dietician

22251

Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) or Graduate Diploma in Dietetics AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) or Graduate Diploma in Dietetics

13

Health Groups

General Practitioner (Rural Areas only) ('Rural area' according to the Rural Ranking Scale classification)

22211

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional general, general, provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

14

Health Groups

Midwife

22317

Bachelor of Midwifery AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Midwifery

15

Health Groups

Nurse (includes, Principal Nurse, Registered Nurse,Psychiatric Nurse, Plunket Nurse, Public Health/District Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse

22311, 22312, 22313, 22314, 22315, 22316

Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, diploma or hospital based certificate AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, diploma or hospital based certificate

16

Health Groups

Obstetric and Gynaecological Registrar

22215

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional general or general scope of practice with MCNZ

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

17

Health Groups

Occupational Therapist

32232

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy strand) AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy strand)

18

Health Groups

Pharmacist

22241, 22242

Bachelor of Pharmacy AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Pharmacy

19

Health Groups

Physiotherapist

32231

Bachelor of Physiotherapy AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

20

Health Groups

Psychologist

24441

Master of Psychology OR Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology AND NZ registration

Master of Psychology OR Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology

21

Health Groups

Sonographer

31333

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultra Sonography

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultra Sonography

22

Health Groups

Speech Language Therapist

23412

Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy, AND/OR Masters of Speech and Language Therapy

Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy, AND/OR Masters of Speech and Language Therapy

23

Health Groups

Medical Laboratory Scientist - including cytotechnologist (cytoscientist)

32112

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science AND NZ registration

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

24

Health Groups

Medical Radiation Technologist, Radiographer and Therapeutic Radiographer

31331

Bachelor in Health Science specialising in Medical Radiation Therapy or specialising in Medical Imaging AND NZ registration

Bachelor in Health Science specialising in Medical Radiation Therapy or specialising in Medical Imaging

25

Health Groups

Specialist Physician in Palliative Medicine

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ

26

Health Groups

Clinical Cardiac Physiologist

31332

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology AND two years’ relevant work experience AND NZ registration

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology AND two years’ relevant work experience

27

Horticultural Occupations

Grower Manager

22134

Bachelors degree majoring in Horticulture or a related field AND minimum of five years’ managerial experience

Bachelors degree majoring in Horticulture or a related field

28

Horticultural Occupations

Crop Production/Agronomist Manager

22134

Bachelor’s degree majoring in Horticulture OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) with strands in Fruit Production OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Vegetable Production) (Level 4) OR Diploma in Horticulture AND three or more years’ experience

Bachelor’s degree majoring in Horticulture OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) with strands in Fruit Production OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Vegetable Production) (Level 4) OR Diploma in Horticulture AND three or more years’ experience

29

Horticultural Occupations

Orchard Manager

22134

Bachelor’s degree majoring in Horticulture OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) with strands in Fruit Production OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Vegetable Production) (Level 4) OR Diploma in Horticulture AND three or more years’ experience

Bachelor’s degree majoring in Horticulture OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) with strands in Fruit Production OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Vegetable Production) (Level 4) OR Diploma in Horticulture AND three or more years’ experience

30

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Electronics

Design Engineer - Electronics / Product Engineer

21441

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science, or telecommunications plus 3 years work experience with at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in electronics computer science, or telecommunications

31

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Electronics

Management & Project Management staff

21441

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science, or telecommunications plus 3 years work experience with at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in electronics, computer science, or telecommunications

32

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Electronics

Electronics Technician

31143

National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electronics), OR relevant degree-level qualification (Level 7) (for example, BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE) AND three years’ work experience AND at least 12 months’ relevant work experience in the past 18 months

National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electronics), OR relevant degree-level qualification (Level 7) (for example, BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE)

33

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

IT Professionals

34

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Systems Analyst

21311

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

35

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Computer Application Engineer

21312

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

36

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Systems Manager

21312

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

37

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Management & Project Management staff

12222

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

38

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Policy Planning and Research staff

21311

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

39

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Systems Development Staff

21311

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

40

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Technical Advice and Consultancy staff

31213

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

41

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Programmer

21311

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

42

Information Communications Technology (ICT) – Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Solutions Architect

21313

Degree-level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer science, information science or information technology

43

Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Senior Test Analyst

21312

Degree-level (Level 7) tertiary qualification (eg BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE) plus 3 years' work experience with at least 12 months' relevant work experience in the past 18 months

Degree-level qualification (Level 7) majoring in computer or information science, information technology, electronics or engineering.

44

Professional Occupations

Food Technologist

21461

Bachelor of Science (Food Science) or Bachelor of Technology (Food Science) or Bachelor of Engineering (Food Engineering) AND a minimum of three years' relevant work experience

Bachelor of Science (Food Science) or Bachelor of Technology (Food Science) or Bachelor of Engineering (Food Engineering)

45

Professional Occupations

Teacher - Secondary

23211

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with a major in a NZ teaching subject AND a secondary teaching qualification recognised for registration purposes by the New Zealand Teachers Council OR a four year Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Secondary) with a major in a NZ teaching subject

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with a major in a NZ teaching subject AND a secondary teaching qualification recognised for registration purposes by the New Zealand Teachers Council OR a four year Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Secondary) with a major in a NZ teaching subject

46

Professional Occupations

University Lecturer

23111

Masters degree or PhD

Masters degree or PhD

47

Professional Occupations

Veterinarian

22231

Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent, approved by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand

Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent, approved by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand

48

Professional Occupations

Social Worker

33411

Bachelor of Social Work or Graduate Diploma of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work or Graduate Diploma of Social Work

49

Professional Occupations

Professional Engineers (Including Roading, Design, Structural, Mechanical, Geotechnical, Electronic, Project, Transport/Traffic, Fire, Civil, and Environmental)

21426

A Washington Accord accredited engineering degree

A Washington Accord accredited engineering degree

50

Professional Occupations

Teacher - Early Childhood Education

23321

A qualification in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-5) at a minimum of Level 7, which is approved by the New Zealand Teachers Council, AND New Zealand registration

A qualification in Early Childhood Education at a minimum of Level 7 (ages 0-5), which is approved by the New Zealand Teachers Council AND NZ registration

51

Service and Sales

Chef

51221

National certificate in Cookery Level 4 AND a minimum of five years’ combined experience in establishments offering á la carte, buffet/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leader) level or higher

National certificate in Cookery Level 4 AND a minimum of five years’ combined experience in establishments offering á la carte, buffet/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leader) level or higher

52

Trades Occupations

Electrician

71311

National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Level 4 AND NZ registration

National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Level 4

53

Trades Occupations

Automotive Electrician

71312

Certificate in Automotive Engineering OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electricial Engineering), Level 4

Certificate in Automotive Engineering OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electricial Engineering), Level 4

54

Trades Occupations

Diesel Mechanic

72312

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering), Level 4

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering), Level 4

55

Trades Occupations

Motor Mechanic

72312

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering), Level 4

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering), Level 4

56

Trades Occupations

Fitter & Turner

72231

National Certificate in Maintenance & Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4), OR National Certificate in Engineering, Machining and Toolmaking Level 4

National Certificate in Maintenance & Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4), OR National Certificate in Engineering, Machining and Toolmaking Level 4

57

Trades Occupations

Fitter Welder

72124

National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4), OR National Certificate in Engineering – Heavy (Level 4), OR National Certificate in Engineering Fabrication – Welding (Level 4)

National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4), OR National Certificate in Engineering – Heavy (Level 4), OR National Certificate in Engineering Fabrication – Welding (Level 4)

58

Trades Occupations

Cabinet Maker

74211

National Certificate in Furniture Making Level 4

National Certificate in Furniture Making Level 4

59

Trades Occupations

Boatbuilder

71123

National Certificate in Boat Building Level 4

National Certificate in Boat Building Level 4

60

Trades Occupations

Carpenter/Joiner

71121

National Certificate in Carpentry Level 4

National Certificate in Carpentry Level 4

61

Trades Occupations

Plumber

71231

National Certificate in Plumbing and Gas fitting Level 4 AND New Zealand registration

National Certificate in Plumbing and Gas fitting Level 4

62

Trades Occupations

Auto Air Conditioning Technicians

72312

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Air Conditioning) (Level 4)

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Air Conditioning) (Level 4)