ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Meat Inspector: ANZSCO code 311312

Meat Inspector is occupation 311312 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 2, in unit group 3113 Primary Products Inspectors.

ANZSCO code: 311312
Skill level: 2
Unit group: 3113 Primary Products Inspectors
Green List: No

Meat Inspector: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 2. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Diploma. 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 311312 is "Meat Inspector" 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 meat inspector do?

Inspects animal carcasses, internal organs and meat processing facilities for disease to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality and health.

Tasks for unit group 3113 Primary Products Inspectors include:

Inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues, and providing advice to producers
Auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards
Testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity
Ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles
Advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
Advising on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to grading, packing and loading of products
Examining imported plants and animals, and products, such as timber, seeds and dried fruits, and making quarantine arrangements
Patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life
Educating, advising and providing information on a wide range of topics relating to fish and their protection
May initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations

What skill level 2 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 311312

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 311312. 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
311312	Meat Inspector	3	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Meat Inspector?

Meat Inspector is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 311312, in unit group 3113 Primary Products Inspectors. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Meat Inspector?

ANZSCO skill level 2, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Diploma. 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 Meat Inspector on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 311312 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).