ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Private Tutors and Teachers nec: ANZSCO code 249299

Private Tutors and Teachers nec is occupation 249299 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 2492 Private Tutors and Teachers.

ANZSCO code: 249299
Skill level: 1
Unit group: 2492 Private Tutors and Teachers
Green List: No

Private Tutors and Teachers nec: 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. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. 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 this occupation involve?

This occupation group covers Private Tutors and Teachers not elsewhere classified.

Tasks for unit group 2492 Private Tutors and Teachers include:

Planning programs of study for individual students and groups
Preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area
Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area
Assigning problems and exercises relative to students' training needs and talents
Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
Preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments
Keeping abreast of developments in the subject area by attending professional conferences, seminars and courses, reading current literature, and talking with colleagues
May arrange visits and tours to professional exhibitions and performances
May organise for exhibitions or performances of students' work

Occupations in this group include:

Craft Teacher (Private Tuition)
Dressmaking Teacher (Private Tuition)
Language Tutor (Private Tuition)
Maths Tutor (Private Tuition)

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 249299

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 249299. 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
249215	Language Tutor (Private Tuition)	1	Not yet
249216	Maths Tutor (Private Tuition)	1	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Private Tutors and Teachers nec?

Private Tutors and Teachers nec is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 249299, in unit group 2492 Private Tutors and Teachers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Private Tutors and Teachers nec?

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. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Is Private Tutors and Teachers nec on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 249299 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).