ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Magistrate: ANZSCO code 271212

Magistrate is occupation 271212 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 2712 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals.

ANZSCO code: 271212
Skill level: 1
Unit group: 2712 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals
Green List: No

Magistrate: 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 and at least five years of relevant experience. Judges require appointment by the government or crown and must have been a Magistrate or an experienced legal practitioner of at least seven years standing. Magistrates must have been a legal practitioner of at least five years standing. Registration or licensing may be required.

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 magistrate do?

Hears criminal matters to determine whether defendants will be committed for trial and adjudicates minor criminal offences without a jury.

Tasks for unit group 2712 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals include:

Researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
Conducting trials and hearings
Calling and questioning witnesses
Hearing and evaluating arguments and evidence in civil and criminal summary matters
Deciding penalties and sentences within statutory limits, such as fines, bonds and detention, awarding damages in civil matters, and issuing court orders
Exercising arbitral powers if resolution is not achieved or seems improbable through conciliation
Preparing settlement memoranda and obtaining signatures of parties
Advising government of legal, constitutional and parliamentary matters and drafting bills and attending committee meetings during consideration of bills
Preparing advice on matters associated with intellectual property rights
Advising clients and agents on legal and technical matters

Other job titles under ANZSCO 271212

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

Chamber Magistrate
Children's Court Magistrate
Industrial Court Magistrate
Licensing Court Magistrate

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 271212

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 271212. 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
271211	Judge	1	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Magistrate?

Magistrate is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 271212, in unit group 2712 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Magistrate?

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 and at least five years of relevant experience. Judges require appointment by the government or crown and must have been a Magistrate or an experienced legal practitioner of at least seven years standing. Magistrates must have been a legal practitioner of at least five years standing. Registration or licensing may be required.

Is Magistrate on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 271212 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).