ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Fibrous Plasterer: ANZSCO code 333211

Fibrous Plasterer is occupation 333211 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 3332 Plasterers.

ANZSCO code: 333211
Skill level: 3
Unit group: 3332 Plasterers
Green List: No

Fibrous Plasterer: 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 333211 is "Fibrous Plasterer" 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 a fibrous plasterer do?

Applies and fixes plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to buildings. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks for unit group 3332 Plasterers include:

Determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers
Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens
Preparing corner beads and securing them in position
Fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
Covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper
Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
Plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces
Creating decorative textures in finishing coats
Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials

Other job titles under ANZSCO 333211

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

Dry Wall Plasterer
Ceiling Fixer
Exterior Plasterer
Fibrous Plaster Wallboard Installer
Gib Board Stopper
Gib Fixer
Gib Stopper
Jib Stopper
Plasterboard Fixer
Plasterboard Stopper

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	Listed by INZ as an eligible occupation.	Trades and Technician guide
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 333211

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 333211. 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
333211	Fibrous Plasterer	3	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Fibrous Plasterer?

Fibrous Plasterer is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 333211, in unit group 3332 Plasterers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Fibrous Plasterer?

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 Fibrous Plasterer on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 333211 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).