ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Arborist: ANZSCO code 362212

Arborist is occupation 362212 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 3, in unit group 3622 Gardeners.

ANZSCO code: 362212
Skill level: 3
Unit group: 3622 Gardeners
Green List: No

Arborist: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 3. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Level 4 qualification. 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.

Under the National Occupation List, code 362212 is "Arborist" at NOL skill level 3: NZQCF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 4/NOL Skill Level 3).

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 arborist do?

Maintains and cares for trees and shrubs by lopping limbs and shaping branches, treating trees with fertilisers and insecticides, removing dead or decaying trees, and advising on general tree care.

Tasks for unit group 3622 Gardeners include:

Preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
Propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
Preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
Maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing
Pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices
Preparing plans and drawings, selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction
Setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures
Constructing gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
Examining trees to assess their condition and determine treatment
Lopping limbs off trees and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
Spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease, and felling diseased trees

What skill level 3 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	Required for skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026, with limited exemptions.	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 362212

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 362212. 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
362212	Arborist	3	Not yet
362214	Utility Arborist	4	Not yet
362215	Urban Forester	2	From 9 March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Arborist?

Arborist is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 362212, in unit group 3622 Gardeners. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Arborist?

ANZSCO skill level 3, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Level 4 qualification. 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 Arborist on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 362212 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).