ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Industrial Pharmacist: ANZSCO code 251512

Industrial Pharmacist is occupation 251512 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 2515 Pharmacists.

ANZSCO code: 251512
Skill level: 1
Unit group: 2515 Pharmacists
Green List: Yes, Tier 1 (named roles)

Industrial Pharmacist: 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:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and a one year traineeship. Registration or licensing is required.

Under the National Occupation List, code 251512 is "Industrial Pharmacist" at NOL skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 7-10/NOL Skill Level 1).

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 an industrial pharmacist do?

Undertakes research, testing and analysis related to the development, production, storage, quality control and distribution of drugs and related supplies. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks for unit group 2515 Pharmacists include:

Receiving prescriptions, checking patients' medicine histories, and ensuring optimal dosage and methods of administration and drug compatibility before dispensing
Preparing or supervising the preparation and labelling of liquid medicines, ointments, powders, tablets and other medications to fill prescriptions
Advising prescribers on drug incompatibility and contra-indications
Reviewing and monitoring the medicine therapy of individual patients, and assessing the effectiveness of the total medicine therapy
Maintaining prescription files and recording issue of narcotics, poisons and habit-forming drugs
Storing and preserving vaccines, serums and other drugs subject to deterioration
Supplying non-prescription medicines, and diagnostic and therapeutic aids
Supervising and coordinating the work of Pharmacy Technicians, pharmacy interns and Pharmacy Sales Assistants
Conducting research to develop and improve pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and related chemical products
Conferring with Chemists, Engineering Professionals and other professionals about manufacturing techniques and ingredients
Testing and analysing drugs to determine their identity, purity and strength in relation to specified standards
Developing standards for drugs used in pharmaceuticals

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	Industrial Pharmacist: Tier 1 (Straight to Residence). Only the named role qualifies, with INZ's qualification, registration or experience requirements for it.	Green List guide

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 251512

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 251512. 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
251512	Industrial Pharmacist	1	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Industrial Pharmacist?

Industrial Pharmacist is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 251512, in unit group 2515 Pharmacists. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Industrial Pharmacist?

ANZSCO skill level 1, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and a one year traineeship. Registration or licensing is required.

Is Industrial Pharmacist on the Green List?

Yes. Immigration New Zealand lists Industrial Pharmacist (Tier 1) under ANZSCO 251512. Only the named role qualifies, and INZ sets qualification, registration or experience requirements for it.

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).