ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Insurance Investigator: ANZSCO code 599611

Insurance Investigator is occupation 599611 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 5996 Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors.

ANZSCO code: 599611
Skill level: 3
Unit group: 5996 Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors
Green List: No

Insurance Investigator: 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 599611 is "Insurance Investigator" 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 an insurance investigator do?

Conducts investigations into insurance claims to ensure their validity. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks for unit group 5996 Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors include:

Examining scenes of incidents resulting in insurance claims to determine causes and effects
Interviewing witnesses and claimants to obtain details required to assess the validity of claims and identify the parties responsible for accidents, damage and loss, and preparing statements and reports
Inspecting damaged buildings, equipment and motor vehicles and estimating the cost of repairs
Estimating business losses resulting from fire, theft and other business disruptions
Reporting the extent of damage and estimated costs to the insurer
Inspecting property, buildings and operations of commercial and industrial establishments to assess physical conditions and work practices
Evaluating the adequacy of security, fire and related systems
Preparing reports and recommending action to reduce risks
Compiling data which influence the determination of premium rates

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 599611

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 599611. 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
599611	Insurance Investigator	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: Insurance loss adjuster and investigator .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Insurance Investigator?

Insurance Investigator is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 599611, in unit group 5996 Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Insurance Investigator?

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 Insurance Investigator on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 599611 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).