ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Domestic Housekeeper: ANZSCO code 811412

Domestic Housekeeper is occupation 811412 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 8114 Housekeepers.

ANZSCO code: 811412
Skill level: 5
Unit group: 8114 Housekeepers
Green List: No

Domestic Housekeeper: 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.

Under the National Occupation List, code 811412 is "Domestic Housekeeper" at NOL skill level 5: NZQCF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (NZQCF Level 1/NOL Skill Level 5).

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 domestic housekeeper do?

Cleans, cooks and performs other housekeeping tasks in private residences.

Tasks for unit group 8114 Housekeepers include:

Cleaning the interior of buildings and the immediate outside areas
Sweeping, mopping and polishing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning curtains and upholstered furniture
Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
Picking up rubbish, emptying garbage containers, and taking contents to waste areas for removal
Restocking minibars and replenishing items such as drinking glasses, writing equipment, linen and groceries
Stripping and making beds, and changing bed linen
Maintaining kitchens, washing dishes and cooking utensils, and cleaning appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries and floors
Picking up, sorting, washing, drying, ironing and mending linen and clothes
Preparing and cooking meals, setting and clearing tables, and serving food and beverages
Taking care of household pets and plants, receiving visitors, answering telephones, delivering messages, and shopping for groceries

Other job titles under ANZSCO 811412

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

Household Help
Housekeeper (Private Service)
Housekeeper Supervisor Residential Institution
Valet

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.

National Occupation List occupations for ANZSCO 811412

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 811412. 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
811412	Domestic Housekeeper	5	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: Housekeeper , Housekeeping supervisor .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Domestic Housekeeper?

Domestic Housekeeper is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 811412, in unit group 8114 Housekeepers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Domestic Housekeeper?

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.

Is Domestic Housekeeper on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 811412 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).