ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Debt Collector: ANZSCO code 599311

Debt Collector is occupation 599311 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 5993 Debt Collectors.

ANZSCO code: 599311
Skill level: 4
Unit group: 5993 Debt Collectors
Green List: No

Debt Collector: 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 599311 is "Debt Collector" 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 debt collector do?

Collects consumer, commercial, insurance and other forms of debt for clients, makes arrangements to settle overdue accounts, formalises payment arrangements and follows up until accounts are fully paid. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks for unit group 5993 Debt Collectors include:

Liaising with clients, credit staff, accounts receivable departments, process servers, Private Investigators, Barristers and Solicitors to find solutions to payment problems
Identifying, locating and notifying debtors of overdue accounts in writing, by telephoning and in person, and arranging for payments to be made
Tracing addresses of debtors who have moved
Arranging new repayment plans for debtors having difficulties making existing repayments
Referring debtors' disputes to creditors
Issuing instructions for the commencement of legal action and enforcement to recover money
Arranging for money and goods collected to be transferred to creditors' possession, and preparing statements of account for creditors
Recording amounts collected and noting any further action required
Complying with debt collection guidelines and relevant legislation

Other job titles under ANZSCO 599311

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

Debt Recovery Officer
Mercantile Agent
Collection Agent
Collection Officer
Repossession Agent
Bill Collector
Debt Collection Officer
Debt Management Officer
District Collections Manager
Legal Recoveries Officer
Process Server

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 599311

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 599311. 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
599311	Debt Collector	4	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Debt Collector?

Debt Collector is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 599311, in unit group 5993 Debt Collectors. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Debt Collector?

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 Debt Collector on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 599311 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).