New Zealand's Green List occupations, explained: Tier 1 vs Tier 2
The NZ Green List splits into two tiers. Tier 1 goes straight to residence. Tier 2 needs 24 months NZ work first. Here is how each one works.
The NZ Green List splits into two tiers. Tier 1 goes straight to residence. Tier 2 needs 24 months NZ work first. Here is how each one works.
Software Tester is ANZSCO 261314, skill level 1. It sits on the CSOL, STSOL, and NZ Green List Tier 1. Here is what that means for skilled migration.
Cook is ANZSCO 351411. It sits on the CSOL and STSOL, and holds an S (in shortage) rating on the 2024 Occupation Shortage List.
Welder (First Class) / Welder is ANZSCO 322313, skill level 3. It sits on the MLTSSL and CSOL and holds an S (shortage) rating on the 2024 Occupation Shortage List.
Motor Mechanic (General) is ANZSCO 321211, skill level 3. It sits on the MLTSSL and CSOL and carries a national shortage rating of S for 2024.
ANZSCO 334116 is Plumber (General), skill level 3. It sits on the MLTSSL and CSOL and carries a national shortage rating of S for 2024.
Carpenter is ANZSCO 331212, skill level 3. It sits on both the MLTSSL and CSOL, and holds an S (shortage) rating on the 2024 Occupation Shortage List.
Electrician (General) is ANZSCO 341111, skill level 3. It sits on the MLTSSL and CSOL, holds an S (shortage) rating, and appears on the NZ Green List Tier 2.
ANZSCO 133111 covers Construction Project Managers. Skill level 1, on MLTSSL and CSOL, on the NZ Green List Tier 1, rated S (shortage) in the 2024 OSL.
Civil Engineer is ANZSCO 233211, skill level 1. It sits on the MLTSSL and CSOL, holds a Tier 1 NZ Green List place, and is rated in shortage (S) on the 2024 OSL.
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