ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Ambulance Officer: ANZSCO code 411111

Ambulance Officer is occupation 411111 in ANZSCO 1.3, the classification Immigration New Zealand uses for most work visas and every Skilled Migrant Category application. It sits at ANZSCO skill level 2, in unit group 4111 Ambulance Officers and Paramedics.

ANZSCO code: 411111
Skill level: 2
Unit group: 4111 Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
Green List: No

Ambulance Officer: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 2. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Diploma. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

A skill level describes the occupation, not you. Immigration New Zealand matches a job to the single closest occupation, and the skill level comes from that occupation; more experience does not move an occupation to a higher level.

What does an ambulance officer do?

Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks for unit group 4111 Ambulance Officers and Paramedics include:

Attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
Assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
Performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
Resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
Transporting accident victims to medical facilities
Transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
Instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
Attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
Ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
Preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided

What skill level 2 means for New Zealand visas

Visa rule	For this occupation	More
Accredited Employer Work Visa: longest visa	Up to 5 years for skill level 1 to 3 roles.	AEWV guide
AEWV: evidence of English	Not required for skill level 1 and 2 roles.	AEWV guide
Supporting a partner's visa	The skill level 1 to 3 wage threshold applies.	Partner of a Worker
Skilled Migrant Category: Skilled Work Experience pathway	Open to skill level 1 to 3 occupations, with work experience and pay requirements.	Skilled Work Experience pathway
SMC red and amber lists	Not on either list.	INZ's lists
SMC Trades and Technician pathway	Not on INZ's list of eligible occupations.	INZ's list
Green List	No Green List role is listed under this code.	INZ's Green List

Rules as published by Immigration New Zealand. Lists synced 31 October 2026. Each visa has further requirements beyond skill level, including pay and work experience.

National Occupation List occupations for ANZSCO 411111

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 411111. Immigration New Zealand accepts a NOL code only for an AEWV or job check, and only for occupations on its published list; for any other visa, use the ANZSCO code.

NOL code	NOL occupation	NOL skill level	INZ accepts for an AEWV
411115	Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)	2	From 9 March 2026
411116	Patient Transfer Officer	4	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Ambulance Officer?

Ambulance Officer is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 411111, in unit group 4111 Ambulance Officers and Paramedics. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Ambulance Officer?

ANZSCO skill level 2, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Diploma. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Is Ambulance Officer on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 411111 on Immigration New Zealand's Green List as at 31 October 2026.

Sources: ANZSCO version 1.3, Australian Bureau of Statistics, CC BY 4.0, synced 31 October 2026; National Occupation List V3.0.0, Stats NZ, CC BY 4.0, synced 1 November 2026; Immigration New Zealand occupation lists, synced 31 October 2026. This page reproduces published classifications and Immigration New Zealand's lists. It is general information, not immigration advice. ProVisas is a licensed New Zealand immigration advisory firm (IAA Licence 201301110).