ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator: ANZSCO code 711511

Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator is occupation 711511 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 4, in unit group 7115 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators.

ANZSCO code: 711511
Skill level: 4
Unit group: 7115 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators
Green List: No

Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 4. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification. At least one year 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.

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 plastic cablemaking machine operator do?

Operates extruding machines to encase wire, cord, cable and optic fibre in plastic or rubber.

Tasks for unit group 7115 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators include:

Operating controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation
Measuring and loading materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
Monitoring operation, regulating material supply and adding chemicals and colorants to mixture
Threading uncoated wire and cable through plastic coating machines, around take-up reels and through dies and cooling chambers
Laying casings, beads, ply and rubber sheets on moulds
Operating rollers to remove air
Operating vulcaniser presses and controlling curing
Examining output for defects and conformity to specifications
Performing minor repairs and maintaining production records

Other job titles under ANZSCO 711511

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

Insulation Extruder Operator
Optic Fibre Drawer
Wire Drawer (Plastics)

What skill level 4 means for New Zealand visas

Visa rule	For this occupation	More
Accredited Employer Work Visa: longest visa	Up to 3 years for skill level 4 and 5 roles.	AEWV guide
AEWV: evidence of English	Required for skill level 4 and 5 roles, with limited exemptions.	AEWV guide
Supporting a partner's visa	A higher wage threshold applies to skill level 4 and 5 roles, with exceptions for some care, transport and Green List roles.	Partner of a Worker
Skilled Migrant Category: Skilled Work Experience pathway	Not available: skill level 4 and 5 occupations are excluded.	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 711511

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 711511. 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
711514	Plastics Production Machine Operator (General)	4	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator?

Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 711511, in unit group 7115 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator?

ANZSCO skill level 4, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification. At least one year 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 Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 711511 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).