ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Exhaust and Muffler Repairer: ANZSCO code 899413

Exhaust and Muffler Repairer is occupation 899413 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 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters.

ANZSCO code: 899413
Skill level: 4
Unit group: 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters
Green List: No

Exhaust and Muffler Repairer: 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.

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 exhaust and muffler repairer do?

Repairs and replaces defective exhaust and muffler systems in motor vehicles.

Tasks for unit group 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters include:

Removing old and damaged parts and cleaning surrounding areas on vehicles
Fitting batteries and installing accessories such as sun roofs, stereos and alarms
Removing damaged glass, trimming strips and rubber seals from window frames and mountings on motor vehicles, positioning new windscreens and glass windows on frames and attaching and sealing them
Inspecting, removing and repairing muffler mountings, and fitting new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes
Removing radiators from vehicles and cleaning and repairing them
Installing new or repaired radiators into vehicles and repairing and replacing other units in the cooling system such as thermostats, head gaskets and water pumps
Inspecting tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairing punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres
Operating air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles
Balancing wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment

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 899413

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 899413. 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
899411	Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General)	4	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Exhaust and Muffler Repairer?

Exhaust and Muffler Repairer is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 899413, in unit group 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Exhaust and Muffler Repairer?

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.

Is Exhaust and Muffler Repairer on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 899413 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).