ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Building Insulation Installer: ANZSCO code 821411

Building Insulation Installer is occupation 821411 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 4, in unit group 8214 Insulation and Home Improvement Installers.

ANZSCO code: 821411
Skill level: 4
Unit group: 8214 Insulation and Home Improvement Installers
Green List: No

Building Insulation Installer: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 4. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification. At least one year 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. Registration or licensing may be required.

Under the National Occupation List, code 821411 is "Building Insulation Installer" at NOL skill level 4: NZQCF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 2-3/NOL Skill Level 4).

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 building insulation installer do?

Installs and applies insulating material, such as foam, granules, foil, solar film, batts and blankets, to walls, floors, windows and ceilings of buildings to insulate against heat, cold, air, sound and moisture. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks for unit group 8214 Insulation and Home Improvement Installers include:

Examining plans, specifications and work sites to determine the type and quality of installations required and their location
Preparing site for insulation and installation of fittings by nailing up furring, drilling holes for screws and bolts, and erecting scaffolding and ladders
Gluing blocks and slabs of foamed plastic and cork to walls
Operating equipment to blow and spray mineral wool, fibre fill and foam insulation material into cavities
Cutting insulation material to size and shape, and nailing and stapling batt-type insulation to joists, studs and furring
Measuring, cutting and applying solar control film to windows
Fitting awnings, security screens, shower screens, prefabricated windows and doors, exterior cladding and other home improvements using hand tools
Drilling holes in wood, brick, stone and fibrous structures, and bolting, screwing and nailing fittings into place
Attaching and adjusting mechanical fittings such as cranks, locks and pull-cords
Installing flashing and waterproofing to fittings such as shower screens and prefabricated windows and doors

What skill level 4 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.

National Occupation List occupations for ANZSCO 821411

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 821411. 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
821411	Building Insulation Installer	4	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Building Insulation Installer?

Building Insulation Installer is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 821411, in unit group 8214 Insulation and Home Improvement Installers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Building Insulation Installer?

ANZSCO skill level 4, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification. At least one year 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. Registration or licensing may be required.

Is Building Insulation Installer on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 821411 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).