ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

ICT Support and Test Engineers nec: ANZSCO code 263299

ICT Support and Test Engineers nec is occupation 263299 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 1, in unit group 2632 ICT Support and Test Engineers.

ANZSCO code: 263299
Skill level: 1
Unit group: 2632 ICT Support and Test Engineers
Green List: No

ICT Support and Test Engineers nec: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 1. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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 this occupation involve?

This occupation group covers ICT Support and Test Engineers not elsewhere classified.

Tasks for unit group 2632 ICT Support and Test Engineers include:

Scheduling and conducting quality audit inspections, and analysing and reviewing systems, data and documentation
Identifying variations and potential high risk areas in securing adherence to standards and procedures
Recommending corrective action plans and improvements in the resolution of non-compliance with standards detected through monitoring and auditing of processes and procedures
Communicating, educating and liaising with users and management to ensure awareness and adherence to standards, procedures and quality control issues and activities
Assisting in troubleshooting, diagnosing, testing and resolving system problems and issues
Developing, conducting and providing technical guidance and training in application software and operational procedures
Analysing, evaluating and diagnosing technical problems and issues such as installation, maintenance, repair, upgrade and configuration and troubleshooting of desktops, software, hardware, printers, Internet, email, databases, operating systems and security systems
Testing, identifying and diagnosing functionality errors and faults in systems, and programming code within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure systems perform to specification
Performing organisational systems architecture reviews and assessments, and recommending current and future hardware and software strategies and directions
Creating and reviewing technical documentation such as procedural, instructional and operational guides and manuals, technical reports and specifications and maintenance inventory systems

Occupations in this group include:

Usability Architect

What skill level 1 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 263299

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 263299. 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
263212	ICT Support Engineer	1	Not yet
263213	ICT Systems Test Engineer	1	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for ICT Support and Test Engineers nec?

ICT Support and Test Engineers nec is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 263299, in unit group 2632 ICT Support and Test Engineers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is ICT Support and Test Engineers nec?

ANZSCO skill level 1, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Is ICT Support and Test Engineers nec on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 263299 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).