ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Primary Health Organisation Manager: ANZSCO code 134213

Primary Health Organisation Manager is occupation 134213 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 1342 Health and Welfare Services Managers.

ANZSCO code: 134213
Skill level: 1
Unit group: 1342 Health and Welfare Services Managers
Green List: No

Primary Health Organisation Manager: 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. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Under the National Occupation List, code 134213 is "Primary Health Organisation Manager" at NOL skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 7-10/NOL Skill Level 1).

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 primary health organisation manager do?

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates a primary health organisation that provides a broad range of out-of-hospital health services.

Tasks for unit group 1342 Health and Welfare Services Managers include:

Providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
Coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
Monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
Liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination
Advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
Representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
Controlling selection, training and supervision of staff

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 134213

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 134213. 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
134213	Primary Health Organisation Manager	1	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Primary Health Organisation Manager?

Primary Health Organisation Manager is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 134213, in unit group 1342 Health and Welfare Services Managers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Primary Health Organisation Manager?

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. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Is Primary Health Organisation Manager on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 134213 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).