Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL) - Immigration NZ   5 Nov 2010

The Essential Skills In Demand Lists are the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL).

We use the LTSSL in relation to both temporary work policy and residence policy. If you come to work in New Zealand based on meeting the LTSSL requirements, you may be eligible for residence through our Work to Residence (Long Term Skill Shortage List) policy, or the Skilled Migrant Category.

We only use the ISSL in relation to temporary work policy. If you come to work in New Zealand based on meeting the ISSL requirements, there is no direct link to residence.

If you meet the requirements on the list, and the policy requirements, we will accept that no New Zealanders are available for the position(s)..

You can search either list on its own, or you can do a broader search of both lists at once.

Immigration New Zealand's Response to the Canterbury Earthquake

As part of its response to the Canterbury earthquake, Immigration New Zealand is working closely with other Government agencies to identify occupations where skill shortages may occur, for example, in the infrastructure or construction sectors to ensure that where an immigration response is required we are able to respond in a timely manner. For instance, this may result in changes being made to the Essential Skills in Demand Lists before our next review which is due for completion in mid 2011.

What if my occupation is not on one of the lists?

If you want to apply for a temporary work visa/permit (or recruit temporary workers from overseas), the occupation does not have to be on one of the lists. The employer must show that they have genuinely searched for suitably qualified and trained New Zealander workers, and we will undertake a labour market test. Alternatively, an employer with Approval in Principle may be able to recruit employers from overseas.

Immediate Skill Shortage List

Effective 1 October 2010.

Note 1: Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.

Note 2: Where work experience is included as a requirement it applies to all qualifications listed for the occupation (unless otherwise indicated).

Displayed in the following order: Occupational Group, Occupation and ANZSCO number, Recommended standard for work permit applicants with an offer of employment, Regions

Agriculture and Forestry Apiarist (121311) National Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 AND at least two years’ relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Arborist (362212) Trade Certificate AND/OR National Certificate in Horticulture Arboriculture Level 4 AND a minimum of two years’ relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Beef Cattle Farmer (Assistant Herd Manager) (121312), Dairy Cattle Farmer (Assistant Herd Manager) (121313) National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 2) or above AND/OR two or more years’ relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm Manager) (121312), Dairy Cattle Farmer (Farm Manager) (121313) National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 AND minimum of three years’ relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Beef Cattle Farmer (Herd Manager) (121312), Dairy Cattle Farmer (Herd Manager) (121313) National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 2) or above AND two or more years’ relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Dairy Cattle Farmer (Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) National Certificate in Agriculture Level 3 AND three years’ relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Fruit or Nut Grower (Orchard Manager) (121213) Bachelor’s degree majoring in Horticulture OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands in Fruit Production or Production Horticulture OR Diploma in Horticulture (Level 5) AND three or more years’ experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Logging Plant Operator (Hauler Yarder Operator and Breakouts) (721112) National Certificate in Forest Operations (Advanced) (Level 4) with the Machine Operations - Hauler Strand Waikato/Bay of Plenty

Agriculture and Forestry Market Gardener (Crop Production/Agronomist Manager) (121221) Bachelor’s degree majoring in Horticulture OR National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands in Fruit Production or Production Horticulture OR Diploma in Horticulture (Level 5) AND three or more years’ experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Mixed Crop Farmer (Grower Manager) (121216) Bachelor’s degree majoring in Horticulture OR a related field AND minimum of five years’ managerial experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or Stock/Herd Manager) (121318) National Certificate in Pork Production – Level 4 AND at least three years’ relevant on-farm experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Agriculture and Forestry Winemaker (Viticulturist/Specialist positions – not pickers) (234213) Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology OR a minimum of three years relevant work experience Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island

Construction Building Inspector / Building Surveyor (312113) National Diploma in Building Control Surveying, Building, Construction Management or Architectural Design/Technology OR Bachelor Degree in Building Surveying or Building Science AND Two years experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Construction Construction Project Manager (Foreman) (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111) At least five years’ experience in building or maintaining roads AND Staff management experience AND appropriate drivers licence Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Construction Surveying Technician (Spatial Science Technician/Hydrographic Technician) (312116) National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) Level 5 Auckland/Upper North Island

Construction Surveying Technician (Spatial Science Technician/Land Surveyor's Technician) (312116) Bachelor or Diploma of Surveying AND two years’ relevant work experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Construction Urban and Regional Planner (Traffic and Transport Planner) (232611) Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Auckland/Upper North Island

Education Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (Montessori Teacher) (241111) Montessori Diploma (ages 0-5) (minimum of Level 5) Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Education Primary School Teacher (241213) New Zealand registration AND three years relevant teaching experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Education University Lecturer (Post-Doctoral Fellows) (242111) PhD or Masters degree Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Engineering Civil Engineering Draughtsperson (312211), Electrical Engineering Draughtsperson (312311), Electronic Engineering Draughtsperson (312411), Mechanical Engineering Draughtsperson (312511) National Diploma in Engineering Level 6 OR equivalent Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Engineering Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation Engineer) (233311) Bachelors Degree (Level 7) (Electrical) or (Electrical and Electronic) Auckland/Upper North Island, Central North Island

Engineering Electrical Engineer (Power Systems Engineer) (233311) Bachelors Degree (Level 7) (Electrical) or (Electrical and Electronic) OR National Certificate Electricity Supply (Power Technician) Level 5 OR National Diploma Electricity Supply (Level 5) Auckland/Upper North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island

Engineering Electrician (Electrical Mechanic/Fitter) (341111) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND three years’ relevant experience Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Engineering Electronic Engineering Technician (Radio Frequency) (312412) National Certificate in Telecommunications Level 4 OR National Diploma in Engineering (Telecommunications) Level 6 Auckland/Upper North Island, Canterbury/Upper South Island

Engineering Engineering Professionals nec (Instrument Control Technician) (342315) National Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control Level 4 Auckland/Upper North Island, Central North Island

Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technician (312512) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND three years’ relevant experience Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Engineering Mining Engineer (233611) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND three years’ relevant post graduate work experience Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Engineering Petroleum Engineer (including Petroleum Industry Specialist) (233612) Bachelor of Engineering, with majors in energy engineering OR chemical engineering Auckland/Upper North Island, Central North Island

Finance / Business Accountant (Chartered - Senior positions only) (221111) Qualifications recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants AND/OR completion of the Chartered Accountant examinations AND three years’ relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Finance / Business External Auditor (221213), Internal Auditor (221214) Degree level (Level 7) qualification majoring in accounting Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Ambulance Officer (Basic Life Support) (411111) National Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) AND two years work experience in this role. Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Anaesthetic Technician (311211) City and Guilds 752, Operating Department Assistant (UK qualification) or NVQ Level 3 Operating Department Practitioner (UK qualification) or Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Operating Department Practice AND at least two years post qualification ex Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Biotechnologist (234514) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR Health Science related field AND minimum two years’ experience as a biotechnologist Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Dental Technician (411213) Diploma in Dental Technology AND NZ registration Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Dental Therapist (411214) Bachelor of Health Science specialising in Dental Therapy AND NZ registration Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Dentist (252312) Bachelor of Dental Surgery AND NZ registration Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Dispensing Optician (399913) OTEN/TAFE Optical Dispensing Certificate IV (Australia); OR FBDO (UK); OR Optical Dispensing Examination approved and registered by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Medical Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy and Histology Technicians) (311213) Minimum two year medical qualification as recognised by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Board as suitable for registration as a medical laboratory technician AND at least 12 months experience in medical laboratory or blood donor centre Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Medical Practitioners (excluding First Year Resident Medical Officers) General Medical Practitioner (253111), Resident Medical Officer (253112), Anaesthetist (253211), Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Clinical Haema Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND NZ registration Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Optometrist (251411) Optometry Qualification Certificate AND registered by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Health and Social Services Pharmacy Technician (Hospital) (311215) National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) with strands in Hospital and Community Level 5 Auckland/Upper North Island, Wellington

Health and Social Services Photographer (Medical Photographer - Health Services) (211311) Relevant Bachelors degree OR post graduate degree AND relevant work experience Auckland/Upper North Island

Oil and Gas Chemical Plant Operator (399211) National Certificate (level 4) in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process Operations) AND a minimum of five years experience in the oil and gas industry Central North Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Earth Science Technician (311412) Bachelor of Science majoring in Earth Science AND a minimum of five years experience in the oil and gas industry Central North Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Gas or Petroleum Operator (399212) National Certificate (level 4) in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process Operations) AND a minimum of five years experience in the oil and gas industry Central North Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Geologist (234411) Bachelor of Science with Honours majoring in Geology AND a minimum of five years experience in the oil and gas industry Central North Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Geophysicist and Petrophysicist (234412) Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geology OR Master of Science with Honours in Mathematics AND a minimum of three years experience in the oil and gas industry Central North Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Maintenance Planner (312911) Bachelor of Engineering AND a minimum of five years experience in the oil and gas industry Central North Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Occupational Health and Safety Advisor (251312) National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (level 4) AND a minimum of five years experience in the oil and gas industry Central North Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Production Manager (133512) Bachelor of Science OR Engineering AND a minimum of five years experience in the oil and gas industry Central North Island, Wellington

Oil and Gas Safety Inspector (312611) National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (level 4) OR Bachelor of Engineering AND a minimum of five years experience in the oil and gas industry Central North Island, Wellington

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Café and Restaurant Manager (including Bar Manager) (141111) 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 Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Flying Instructor (Glider Pilot Instructor) (231113) NZ Gliding Association “B” Category Instructors Rating Otago/Southland

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Horse Trainer (Stallion Master) (361112) Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience Waikato/Bay of Plenty

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Horse Trainer (Stud Groom) (361112) Minimum of one year's experience as a stud groom AND at least one year's yearling preparation experience Waikato/Bay of Plenty

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Jockey (452413) Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND must have clearance from that authority Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Other Sports Coach or Instructor (Skydive Instructor) (452317) Skydive Instructor Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps Auckland/Upper North Island, Central North Island, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Other Sports Coach or Instructor (Skydive Tandem Master) (452317) Tandem Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps Auckland/Upper North Island, Central North Island, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Snowsport Instructor (452314) The National Certificate in Snowsport (Snowschool) Level 5 OR PSIA (USA) OR CSIA (Canada) Level 1 OR NZSIA (Stage I) OR equivalent internationally recognised qualification AND Two years' relevant experience Central North Island, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Snowsport Instructor (including Technicians) (452314) National Certificate in Snowsport Equipment Level 4 AND minimum of two years’ experience working in a ski/snowboard repair workshop Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Trackwork Rider (452413) Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing OR at least two years relevant work experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Science Chemist (including Analytical Chemist) (234211) Bachelor of Science (major in Chemistry) AND minimum of two years’ experience in an analytical laboratory Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington

Science Microbiologist (234517) Bachelor of Science in Microbiology AND two years’ relevant experience in a laboratory Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington

Trades Flat Weaving Specialist/Technologist (311499) 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 Auckland/Upper North Island, Otago/Southland

Trades Motor Mechanic (General) (Automotive Technician (Motor Mechanic) / Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) National Certificate (Level 4) in Automotive Engineering or the equivalent to a NZ Trade Certificate, National A-Grade or NZ Advanced Trade Certificate AND Three years' relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Trades Plastics Technician (399916) National Certificate in Plastics Processing or Plastics Technology Level 4 or Diploma Level 5 AND three years’ relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Trades Plastics Technician (Plastics Engineer) (399916) National Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology Level 5 AND three years’ relevant experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Trades Scaffolder (Advanced) (821712) National Certificate in Scaffolding (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Scaffolding and at least five years experience since obtaining the Level 4 Certificate Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Trades Upholsterer (393311) National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) Level 4 AND two years’ relevant work experience Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Transport Truck Driver (General) (733111) NZ recognised Full Class 5 Driver Licence and three years experience driving heavy combination vehicles with a gross combined weight of more than 25,000kg Auckland/Upper North Island, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/Upper South Island, Otago/Southland

Source: Immigration NZ

 

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