ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Radiator Repairer: ANZSCO code 899414

Radiator Repairer is occupation 899414 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 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters.

ANZSCO code
899414
Skill level
4
Unit group
8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters
Green List
No

Radiator Repairer: 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.

Under the National Occupation List, code 899414 is "Radiator Repairer" at NOL skill level 4: NZQCF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 2-3/NOL Skill Level 4).

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 radiator repairer do?

Repairs and replaces radiators and cooling systems in motor vehicles.

Tasks for unit group 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters include:

  • Removing old and damaged parts and cleaning surrounding areas on vehicles
  • Fitting batteries and installing accessories such as sun roofs, stereos and alarms
  • Removing damaged glass, trimming strips and rubber seals from window frames and mountings on motor vehicles, positioning new windscreens and glass windows on frames and attaching and sealing them
  • Inspecting, removing and repairing muffler mountings, and fitting new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes
  • Removing radiators from vehicles and cleaning and repairing them
  • Installing new or repaired radiators into vehicles and repairing and replacing other units in the cooling system such as thermostats, head gaskets and water pumps
  • Inspecting tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairing punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres
  • Operating air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles
  • Balancing wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment

Other job titles under ANZSCO 899414

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

  • Radiator Fitter

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 899414

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 899414. 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
899414 Radiator Repairer 4 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: Automotive technician .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Radiator Repairer?

Radiator Repairer is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 899414, in unit group 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Radiator Repairer?

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 Radiator Repairer on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 899414 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).