ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Product Assembler: ANZSCO code 832211

Product Assembler is occupation 832211 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 8322 Product Assemblers.

ANZSCO code
832211
Skill level
5
Unit group
8322 Product Assemblers
Green List
No

Product Assembler: 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 832211 is "Product Assembler" 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 product assembler do?

Puts together components and subassemblies that go into the production of metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and precious metal articles, and joinery products.

Tasks for unit group 8322 Product Assemblers include:

  • Locating, positioning and securing components on workbenches
  • Punching and drilling mounting holes in parts and assembled products
  • Assembling and securing components in sequence
  • Assembling parts by nailing, screwing, gluing and dowelling, riveting, crimping, soldering and spot welding components
  • Fitting hardware items, such as hinges, catches and knobs, to parts
  • Attaching and fastening jewellery and jewellery parts to fabricate bracelets, necklaces, brooches and earrings
  • Deburring and finishing items using files, grinding wheels and emery paper
  • May manually wind light electrical field coils

Other job titles under ANZSCO 832211

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

  • Electrical and Electronic Assembler
  • Light Coil Winder
  • Vehicle Assembler
  • Aluminium Installer
  • Aluminium Joiner
  • Car Assembler
  • Car Assembly Worker
  • Circuit Board Assembler
  • Electric and Electronic Equipment Assembler
  • Electrical Assembler
  • Electrical Products Process Worker
  • Electronic Assembler
  • Electronic Assembly Worker
  • Fabrication Shop Manager
  • Lighting Assembler
  • Machinery Assembler
  • Mechanical Machinery Assembler
  • Mechanical Machinery Assembly Supervisor
  • Plastics Assembler
  • Process Worker Metal Doors Windows
  • Transformer Assembler
  • Window Assembler

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 832211

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 832211. 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
711916 Offsite Manufacturer 4 Not yet
832211 Product Assembler 5 Not yet

More about this job in New Zealand

Stats NZ links this occupation to Tahatū, the government careers website, which has more about the work in New Zealand, including pay: Electrical and electromechanical assembler , Product assembler .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Product Assembler?

Product Assembler is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 832211, in unit group 8322 Product Assemblers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Product Assembler?

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 Product Assembler on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 832211 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).