ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Fishing Guide: ANZSCO code 452212

Fishing Guide is occupation 452212 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 4522 Outdoor Adventure Guides.

ANZSCO code: 452212
Skill level: 3
Unit group: 4522 Outdoor Adventure Guides
Green List: No

Fishing Guide: 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.

Under the National Occupation List, code 452212 is "Fishing Guide" 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 fishing guide do?

Plans, organises and provides guided fishing trips for individuals or groups.

Tasks for unit group 4522 Outdoor Adventure Guides include:

Meeting members of a tour on arrival and making introductions
Organising and supervising groups involved in outdoor adventures such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and whitewater rafting
Setting up and maintaining equipment, and ensuring that equipment is safe and in working condition
Demonstrating and providing instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation
Providing advice on safety measures, and ensuring that activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants
Responding to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and taking appropriate further action if required
Answering questions and advising on local interest points within a specific region
May maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work

Other job titles under ANZSCO 452212

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

Fly Fishing Guide
Ocean Fishing Guide

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 452212

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 452212. 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
452212	Fishing Guide	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: Tour guide .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Fishing Guide?

Fishing Guide is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 452212, in unit group 4522 Outdoor Adventure Guides. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Fishing Guide?

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.

Is Fishing Guide on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 452212 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).