ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Family Support Worker: ANZSCO code 411713

Family Support Worker is occupation 411713 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 2, in unit group 4117 Welfare Support Workers.

ANZSCO code: 411713
Skill level: 2
Unit group: 4117 Welfare Support Workers
Green List: No

Family Support Worker: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 2. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Diploma. 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.

Under the National Occupation List, code 411713 is "Whānau or Family Support Worker" at NOL skill level 2: NZQCF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 5-6/NOL Skill Level 2).

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 family support worker do?

Assists the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

Tasks for unit group 4117 Welfare Support Workers include:

Assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
Interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
Assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
Supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
Supervising offenders on probation and parole
Assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
Preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Other job titles under ANZSCO 411713

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

Family Whanau Peer Support Worker
Whānau or Family Support Worker

What skill level 2 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 411713

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 411713. 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
411713	Whānau or Family Support Worker	2	Not yet
411718	Dementia Navigator	3	From 3 November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Family Support Worker?

Family Support Worker is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 411713, in unit group 4117 Welfare Support Workers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Family Support Worker?

ANZSCO skill level 2, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Diploma. 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.

Is Family Support Worker on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 411713 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).