ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Plumber's Assistant: ANZSCO code 821114

Plumber's Assistant is occupation 821114 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 5, in unit group 8211 Building and Plumbing Labourers.

ANZSCO code: 821114
Skill level: 5
Unit group: 8211 Building and Plumbing Labourers
Green List: No

Plumber's Assistant: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 5. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education. For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Under the National Occupation List, code 821114 is "Plumber's Assistant" at NOL skill level 5: NZQCF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (NZQCF Level 1/NOL Skill Level 5).

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 plumber's assistant do?

Performs routine tasks in fabricating, laying, installing and maintaining pipes, fixtures, water meters and regulators.

Tasks for unit group 8211 Building and Plumbing Labourers include:

Loading and unloading building and construction materials, tools and equipment and transporting them around building sites
Erecting and dismantling temporary structures such as barricades and scaffolding
Mixing, pouring and spreading materials such as concrete, plaster and mortar
Using ladders, swinging scaffolds, bosun's chairs, hydraulic bucket trucks and other equipment to reach and demolish multi-storey structures
Cleaning and carrying out minor repairs on stormwater drains and canals, and checking for cracks and leaks in sewerage systems
Digging holes and shovelling excavated material onto conveyors, wheelbarrows and trucks for removal
Spreading and levelling soil, gravel and sand on roads and driveways, trench bottoms and similar locations
Assisting with assembling and installing piping, valves and fittings
Assisting with installing fixtures such as toilets, wash basins and sprinkler systems

What skill level 5 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 821114

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 821114. 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
821114	Plumber's Assistant	5	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Plumber's Assistant?

Plumber's Assistant is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 821114, in unit group 8211 Building and Plumbing Labourers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Plumber's Assistant?

ANZSCO skill level 5, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education. For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Is Plumber's Assistant on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 821114 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).