Joiner (ANZSCO 331213): code, skill level, and visa lists explained

Joiner, ANZSCO 331213

Joiner is ANZSCO code 331213, skill level 3. The job is to cut, shape and fit timber parts in a workshop to form structures and fittings, ready for installation. Registration or licensing may be required depending on where you work.

This code sits in the Carpenters and Joiners group.

Who assesses this occupation?

The assessing authority for Joiners is listed on the Joiner occupation page. Check there for the current authority, because these details can change and the page carries the live information.

Which skilled-migration lists does it appear on?

Joiner (331213) is on two lists, as of 2026-01-26:

• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): This list supports the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and related permanent pathways. Check the current list on Home Affairs.
• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): Being on the MLTSSL opens additional permanent residency pathways compared to other lists. It also supports the subclass 189 (points-tested) and subclass 190 (state-nominated) streams. Check the current list on Home Affairs.

Being on these lists means a pathway exists. It does not mean you will qualify or that an assessment will succeed. That depends on your own experience, qualifications, and the rules at the time you apply.

Shortage rating: The 2025 Occupation Shortage List rates occupations separately from list membership. The current rating for Joiners is on the occupation page. List membership and shortage rating are two different things: one opens a visa pathway, the other shows labour market demand.

New Zealand: No NZ Green List membership has been verified for this occupation. Check the NZ Green List directly for the current position.

Near-miss codes to check

The Carpenters and Joiners group has two closely related codes. Make sure you have the right one before you lodge an assessment.

• Carpenter and Joiner (331211): This code covers workers who do both carpentry and joinery across a range of construction tasks, rather than specialising in workshop joinery alone.
• Carpenter (331212): This code covers on-site carpentry work, fitting structural timber on a building site, which is different from the workshop-based timber fitting a Joiner does.

If your work crosses both roles, or if you mainly work on site rather than in a workshop, one of these codes may fit better than 331213.

Find your exact code

Browse all occupations at /en/anzsco/2022/ to confirm your code. If you are unsure which code fits your background, the CV matcher at app.anzscofinder.com matches your experience to the closest codes.

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