Appendix 6 - Long Term Skill Shortage List
This Appendix is part of Government immigration policy as described in section 13A of the Immigration Act 1987 (see WR3.10.1)
and Government residence policy as described in section 13B of the Immigration Act 1987 (see RW4).
This Appendix is part of Government immigration policy as described in section 13A of the Immigration Act 1987 (see WR3.10.1)
and Government residence policy as described in section 13B of the Immigration Act 1987 (see RW4).
| Occupational Groups | Occupation - Occupations are listed by ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code | Long Term Skill Shortage List Requirements - Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this list | In order to claim bonus points for qualifications in an area of absolute skill shortage under the Skilled Migrant Category, applicants must meet the following specifications - |
| Professional Occupations | Architect (232111) | Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent AND New Zealand registration | Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent AND New Zealand registration |
| Professional Occupations | Auditor (221213, 221214) | External Auditor: Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in accountancy and membership or provisional membership with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA). Internal Auditor: Certified Internal Auditor. | External Auditor: Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in accountancy and membership or provisional membership with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA). Internal Auditor: Certified Internal Auditor. |
| Professional Occupations | Civil Engineering Technician (312212) | National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Level 6) or Level 6 Diploma in Civil Engineering and at least three years work experience including at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months | National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Level 6) or Level 6 Diploma in Civil Engineering and at least three years work experience including at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months |
| Professional Occupations | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School Teacher) (241111) Electrical Engineering Technician (312312) | 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 NZ registration Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Level 7) majoring in electrical engineering AND three years' relevant experience | 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 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Level 7) majoring in |
| Professional Occupations | Engineering Professionals (233111 to 233999), Telecommunications Engineering Professionals (263311, 263312) | Bachelor Degree (level 7) qualification and registered on the International Professional Engineers Register or Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Engineers Register OR a Washington Accord accredited engineering degree | A Washington Accord accredited engineering degree |
| Professional Occupations | Environmental Research Scientist (234313) | Bachelor of Science or Applied Science in environmental studies | Bachelor of Science or Applied Science in environmental studies |
| Professional Occupations | Food Technologists (234212) | 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 in the industry | Bachelor of Science (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Technology (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Engineering (Food Engineering) |
| Professional Occupations | Life Scientist (Regulatory Toxicologist) (234599) | Bachelor degree in toxicology or ecotoxicology OR bachelor degree in a related science (such as chemistry, biology or pharmacology) and a post graduate toxicology or ecotoxicology qualification | Bachelor degree in toxicology or ecotoxicology OR bachelor degree in a related science (such as chemistry, biology or pharmacology) and a post graduate toxicology or ecotoxicology qualification |
| Professional Occupations | Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) (133112) Quantity Surveyor (233213) | National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6) AND three years' relevant post qualification experience Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) AND three years' relevant post qualification experience | National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6) Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) |
| Professional Occupations | Secondary School Teachers (241411) | 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 |
Professional Occupations | Social Worker (272511) | Bachelor of Social Work OR Graduate Diploma of Social Work | Bachelor of Social Work OR Graduate Diploma of Social Work |
Professional Occupations | Supply and Distribution Manager (Procurement Professional) (133611) | Minimum of five years relevant experience AND professional certification by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australasia (MCIPS) | Minimum of five years relevant experience AND professional certification by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australasia (MCIPS) |
Professional Occupations | Surveyors (232212) | Bachelor of Surveying | Bachelor of Surveying |
Professional Occupations | University Lecturer (242111) | Masters degree or PhD | Masters Degree or PhD (Level 9 or 10) AND at least twelve months work experience as a university lecturer (or a post doctoral fellow) |
Professional Occupations | Urban and Regional Planners (232611) | Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental or resource planning | Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental or resource planning |
Professional Occupations | Veterinarian (234711) | Bachelor of Veterinary Science OR equivalent, approved by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand AND registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council | Bachelor of Veterinary Science OR equivalent, approved by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand AND registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council |
Health Groups | Ambulance Paramedic (Advanced Life Support) (411112) | Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role | Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role |
Health Groups | Ambulance Paramedic (Intermediate Life Support) (411112) | National Diploma in Ambulance (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role | National Diploma in Ambulance (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role |
Health Groups | Anaesthetics Technician (311211) | Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetics Technicians (Level 5) | Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetics Technicians (Level 5) |
Health Groups | Anaesthetist (253211) | 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 |
Health Groups | Anatomist or Physiologist (Clinical Respiratory Physiologist/ Scientist) (234512) | Postgraduate qualification in respiratory science and being a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (credentialed by the Australia and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Scientists (ANZSRS)) or equivalent | Postgraduate qualification in respiratory science and being a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (credentialed by the Australia and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Scientists (ANZSRS)) or equivalent |
Health Groups | Audiologist (252711) | Master of Audiology | Master of Audiology |
Health Groups | Cardiac Technician (Clinical Cardiac Physiologist) (311212) | 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 |
Health Groups | Clinical Psychologist (272311), Educational Psychologist (272312) | Master of Psychology OR Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology AND NZ registration | Master of Psychology OR Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist (253917) | 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 |
Health Groups | Dietitian (251111) | Bachelor of Science OR Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences (majoring in Human Nutrition), AND Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics AND NZ registration | Bachelor of Science OR Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences (majoring in Human Nutrition), AND Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | General Medical Practitioner (253111) | 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 |
Health Groups | Intensive Care Specialist (253317) | 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 |
Health Groups | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (251211), Medical Radiation Therapist (251212), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213) | 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 AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | Medical laboratory Scientist – including cytotechnologist (cytoscientist) (234611) | Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science AND NZ registration | Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | Medical Oncologist (253314) | 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 |
Health Groups | Midwife (254111) | Bachelor of Midwifery AND NZ registration | Bachelor of Midwifery AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | Nurse – includes Nurse Manager (254311), Nurse Researcher (254212), Nurse Practitioner (254411), Registered Nurses (254412 to 254499) | 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 AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (253913) | 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 AND registered within a provisional general or general scope of practice with MCNZ |
Health Groups | Occupational Therapists (252411) | 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) AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | Osteopath (252112) | Masters degree in Osteopathy AND NZ registration | Masters degree in Osteopathy AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | Pathologist (253915) | 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 |
Health Groups | Pharmacists (Hospital, Industrial and Retail) (251511 to 251513) | Bachelor of Pharmacy AND NZ registration | Bachelor of Pharmacy AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | Physicist (Medical) (234914) | Masters degree in Medical Physics | Masters degree in Medical Physics |
Health Groups | Physiotherapist (252511) | Bachelor of Physiotherapy AND NZ registration | Bachelor of Physiotherapy AND NZ registration |
Health Groups | Psychiatrist (253411) | 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 |
Health Groups | Radiation Oncologist (253918) | 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 |
Health Groups | Renal Medicine Specialist (253322) | 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 |
Health Groups | Sonographer (251214) | Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultra Sonography | Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultra Sonography |
Health Groups | Specialist Physician in Palliative Medicine (253399) | 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 |
| Health Groups | Speech Language Therapist (252712) | 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 |
| Health Groups | Surgeon (General) (253511) | 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 |
| Trades Occupations | Automotive Electrician (321111) | National Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 4 OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) Level 4 | National Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 4 OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) Level 4 |
| Trades Occupations | Diesel Motor Mechanic (321212) | National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) Level 4 AND minimum of three years relevant work experience | National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) Level 4 AND minimum of three years relevant work experience |
| Trades Occupations | Electric Line Mechanic (342211) | National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) or National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (Level 4) and NZ Registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board | National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) or National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (Level 4) and NZ Registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board |
| Trades Occupations | Electrician (General) (341111) | New Zealand Electrical Registration | New Zealand Electrical Registration |
| Information Technology (IT) Professionals | ICT Professionals (261111 to 263312), ICT Customer Support Officer (Technical advice and Consultancy) (313112), Organisation and Methods Analyst (224712), ICT Project Manager (135112) | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology |
| Creative Industries | Multimedia Designer (Film Animator) (232413) | Minimum of three years specialist work experience in film animation in Maya, Soft Image/ XSI, 3D Studio Max, Combustion, After Effects, Unix, Linux, C, C++, Perl, GUI, CGI | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in multimedia, computer graphics, digital design, computer programming or software development AND minimum of three years specialist work experience in film animation |
| Electronics | Electronic Engineering Technician (312412) | National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electronics), OR relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification (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 Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification (for example, BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE) |
| Electronics | Electronics Engineer (Design Engineers - Electronics / Product Engineer) (233411) | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science or telecommunications AND three years of work experience with at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science or telecommunications |
| Electronics | Management & Project Management staff (139999) | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science, or telecommunications AND three years of work experience with at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science, or telecommunications |
| Service and Sales Workers | Chef (351311) | Either National Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4 OR National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) Level 4 plus National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3) OR a Level 5 Diploma (specialising in the area of professional cookery) AND a minimum of five years combined experience in establishments offering a la carte/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leader level or higher) | Either National Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4 OR National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) Level 4 plus National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3) OR a Level 5 Diploma (specialising in the area of professional cookery) AND a minimum of five years combined experience in establishments offering a la carte/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leader level or higher) |
