ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Bookmaker's Clerk: ANZSCO code 561112

Bookmaker's Clerk is occupation 561112 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 5, in unit group 5611 Betting Clerks.

ANZSCO code
561112
Skill level
5
Unit group
5611 Betting Clerks
Green List
No

Bookmaker's Clerk: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 5. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education. For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required. Registration or licensing may be required.

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 a bookmaker's clerk do?

Assists Bookmakers to provide oncourse betting services at race meetings. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks for unit group 5611 Betting Clerks include:

  • Taking bets and debiting credit accounts and bank accounts electronically, and receiving cash
  • Recording and entering bets electronically and in transaction ledgers
  • Issuing tickets and preparing summaries of transactions
  • Monitoring amounts of money placed on race entrants
  • Checking details and numbers on winning betting tickets against those in betting ledgers and electronic records, and paying out money on winning tickets
  • Verifying the identity and account balances of betting agency customers
  • Answering betting inquiries over the telephone, via email and in person
  • May work in a call centre

Other job titles under ANZSCO 561112

Alternative titles and specialisations from ANZSCO, and job titles Stats NZ lists under the same code:

  • Penciller

What skill level 5 means for New Zealand visas

Visa rule For this occupation More
Accredited Employer Work Visa: longest visa Up to 3 years for skill level 4 and 5 roles. AEWV guide
AEWV: evidence of English Required for skill level 4 and 5 roles, with limited exemptions. AEWV guide
Supporting a partner's visa A higher wage threshold applies to skill level 4 and 5 roles, with exceptions for some care, transport and Green List roles. Partner of a Worker
Skilled Migrant Category: Skilled Work Experience pathway Not available: skill level 4 and 5 occupations are excluded. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Bookmaker's Clerk?

Bookmaker's Clerk is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 561112, in unit group 5611 Betting Clerks. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Bookmaker's Clerk?

ANZSCO skill level 5, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education. For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required. Registration or licensing may be required.

Is Bookmaker's Clerk on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 561112 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).