ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Horse Trainer: ANZSCO code 361112

Horse Trainer is occupation 361112 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 3611 Animal Attendants and Trainers.

ANZSCO code: 361112
Skill level: 3
Unit group: 3611 Animal Attendants and Trainers
Green List: No

Horse Trainer: 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 361112 is "Horse Trainer" 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 horse trainer do?

Prepares horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show or competitions. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks for unit group 3611 Animal Attendants and Trainers include:

Teaching animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addressing behavioural problems
Training animals to accept riders and pull vehicles
Training animals to perform in competitions
Bathing, cutting, combing, blow-drying and styling pets' coats, clipping their nails and cleaning their ears
Inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures
Transporting food, filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs
Maintaining animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious conditions to Veterinarians
Exercising and playing with animals, answering visitor questions, and transferring animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them
Dusting and spraying insecticides on animals and immersing them in insecticide baths, to control insect pests

Other job titles under ANZSCO 361112

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

Horse Breaker
Horsetrainer
Race Horse Trainer
Racehorse Trainer

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 361112

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 361112. 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
361112	Horse Trainer	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: Animal trainer .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Horse Trainer?

Horse Trainer is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 361112, in unit group 3611 Animal Attendants and Trainers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Horse Trainer?

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 Horse Trainer on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 361112 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).