ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Contract Administrator: ANZSCO code 511111

Contract Administrator is occupation 511111 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 5111 Contract, Program and Project Administrators.

ANZSCO code: 511111
Skill level: 2
Unit group: 5111 Contract, Program and Project Administrators
Green List: No

Contract Administrator: 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.

Under the National Occupation List, code 511111 is "Contract Administrator" at NOL skill level 2: NZQCF Level Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 5-6/NOL Skill Level 2).

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 contract administrator do?

Prepares, interprets, maintains, reviews and negotiates variations to contracts on behalf of an organisation.

Tasks for unit group 5111 Contract, Program and Project Administrators include:

Developing, reviewing and negotiating variations to contracts, programs, projects and services
Responding to inquiries and resolving problems concerning contracts, programs, projects, services provided, and persons affected
Managing paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects and services provided
Working with Project Managers, Architects, Engineering Professionals, owners and others to ensure that goals are met
Advising senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions
Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders
Preparing and reviewing submissions and reports concerning the organisation's activities
Collecting and analysing data associated with projects undertaken, and reporting on project outcomes
Reviewing and arranging new office accommodation

Other job titles under ANZSCO 511111

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

Contract Officer
Contract Coordinator
Contract Manager
Contracts Administrator
Contracts Manager
Contracts Officer

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 511111

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 511111. 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
511111	Contract Administrator	2	Not yet

More about this job in New Zealand

Stats NZ links this occupation to Tahatū, the government careers website, which has more about the work in New Zealand, including pay: Purchasing agent .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Contract Administrator?

Contract Administrator is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 511111, in unit group 5111 Contract, Program and Project Administrators. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Contract Administrator?

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 Contract Administrator on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 511111 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).