ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Finance Broker: ANZSCO code 222112

Finance Broker is occupation 222112 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 2221 Financial Brokers.

ANZSCO code
222112
Skill level
2
Unit group
2221 Financial Brokers
Green List
No

Finance Broker: 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. Registration or licensing may be required.

Under the National Occupation List, code 222112 is "Mortgage Broker" 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 finance broker do?

Operates as an independent agent in the course of financial negotiations and arranges loans of money on behalf of clients. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks for unit group 2221 Financial Brokers include:

  • Monitoring commodity prices, trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities
  • Negotiating the purchase and sale of commodities such as grains, wool, minerals and metals
  • Determining the specific financial and insurance requirements of clients, and researching and reviewing available finance and insurance products for suitability to meet clients' requirements
  • Analysing clients' financial status, discussing financial options and developing financial strategies
  • Recommending loan combinations that meet clients' needs
  • Interviewing prospective clients to explain insurance policy conditions, risks covered, premium rates and benefits, and to make recommendations on the amount and type of cover
  • Arranging insurance, home loan mortgages and other types of finance for clients through banks, lenders, financiers and insurance companies
  • Preparing documents which set out the conditions of finance, repayments and loan periods
  • Identifying and advising on significant risk changes to clients' insurance
  • Broking complex and commercial leases, equipment finance, commercial finance, project finance and finance for property developers

Other job titles under ANZSCO 222112

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

  • Lease Broker
  • Mortgage Broker
  • Corporate Banker
  • Investment Banker
  • Mortgage and Insurance Broker
  • Home Loan Broker

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 222112

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 222112. 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
222112 Mortgage Broker 2 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: Mortgage broker .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Finance Broker?

Finance Broker is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 222112, in unit group 2221 Financial Brokers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Finance Broker?

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. Registration or licensing may be required.

Is Finance Broker on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 222112 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).