ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Education Adviser: ANZSCO code 249111

Education Adviser is occupation 249111 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 1, in unit group 2491 Education Advisers and Reviewers.

ANZSCO code: 249111
Skill level: 1
Unit group: 2491 Education Advisers and Reviewers
Green List: No

Education Adviser: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 1. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.

Under the National Occupation List, code 249111 is "Education Advisor" at NOL skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 7-10/NOL Skill Level 1).

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 an education adviser do?

Conducts educational research and develops course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions.

Tasks for unit group 2491 Education Advisers and Reviewers include:

Consulting with teachers, principals and administrative officials of educational institutions to coordinate educational programs and provide advice
Identifying and evaluating developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
Serving on committees to identify present and future needs within the educational system, and planning, developing and modifying facilities and programs
Documenting subjects and courses developed, and evaluating new courses
Organising and conducting workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programs and methods
Applying knowledge of learning processes and school structures to develop operational and training programs, and submitting them for decision and funding
Visiting schools and observing teachers in the classroom, noting pupil response, motivation and teaching techniques
Discussing programs, records and teachers with School Principals to record academic performance of schools, welfare of pupils and performance of individual teachers
Making suggestions to government officials about improvements to educational facilities, equipment, buildings and staff to ensure continued standards of education

Other job titles under ANZSCO 249111

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

Curriculum Advisory Teacher
Education Officer
Home-School Liaison Officer
Preschool Adviser
Academic Services Manager
Curriculum Facilitator
Curriculum Project Manager
Education Advisor
Education Coordinator
Education Facilitator
Education Verifier
Government Education Officer
Museum Education Officer
Parliamentary Education Officer
School Facilitator
Truancy Officer
Academic Adviser
Arts and Craft Adviser
Educational Adviser
Home School Liaison Officer
Learning and Education Adviser
School Adviser
Special Education Adviser

What skill level 1 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 249111

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 249111. 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
249111	Education Advisor	1	Not yet
249113	Education Agent / Consultant	1	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Education Adviser?

Education Adviser is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 249111, in unit group 2491 Education Advisers and Reviewers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Education Adviser?

ANZSCO skill level 1, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.

Is Education Adviser on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 249111 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).