ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Emergency Service Worker: ANZSCO code 441211

Emergency Service Worker is occupation 441211 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 3, in unit group 4412 Fire and Emergency Workers.

ANZSCO code: 441211
Skill level: 3
Unit group: 4412 Fire and Emergency Workers
Green List: No

Emergency Service Worker: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 3. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Level 4 qualification. 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. Registration or licensing may be required.

Under the National Occupation List, code 441211 is "Emergency Service Worker" at NOL skill level 3: NZQCF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 4/NOL Skill Level 3).

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 emergency service worker do?

Attends the scene of emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security.

Tasks for unit group 4412 Fire and Emergency Workers include:

Attending the scene of fires and other emergencies reported to authorities
Rescuing and evacuating people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
Operating pumps, spraying water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
Cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
Maintaining site security systems
Administering first aid
Attending and participating in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
Training recruits in emergency procedures and practices
Visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
Maintaining tools and equipment

Other job titles under ANZSCO 441211

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

Emergency Response Officer
Industrial Paramedic
Emergency Responder

What skill level 3 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	Required for skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026, with limited exemptions.	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 441211

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 441211. 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
441211	Emergency Service Worker	3	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: Emergency management adviser .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Emergency Service Worker?

Emergency Service Worker is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 441211, in unit group 4412 Fire and Emergency Workers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Emergency Service Worker?

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

Is Emergency Service Worker on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 441211 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).