ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Security Officers and Guards nec: ANZSCO code 442299

Security Officers and Guards nec is occupation 442299 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 4422 Security Officers and Guards.

ANZSCO code: 442299
Skill level: 5
Unit group: 4422 Security Officers and Guards
Green List: No

Security Officers and Guards nec: 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.

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 Security Officers and Guards not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks for unit group 4422 Security Officers and Guards include:

Patrolling property and checking doors, windows and gates for unauthorised entry
Watching for irregularities such as fire hazards, malfunctions of machines and equipment, lights left on, leaking water pipes and unlocked security doors
Issuing security passes to authorised visitors and giving directions
Monitoring alarms and contacting supervisors, police and fire brigades by radio or phone if security is breached or fire is detected
Picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash, payrolls and valuables
Operating coin and currency counting machines, and carrying out cash counting and packaging functions
Maintaining order at venues where there are large gatherings of people
Conducting investigations for clients and preparing evidence for court proceedings
Detecting and investigating theft and other unlawful acts carried out in retail establishments
Advising clients on security requirements and designing security specifications

Occupations in this group include:

Bodyguard

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 442299

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 442299. 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
442217	Security Officer	4	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Security Officers and Guards nec?

Security Officers and Guards nec is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 442299, in unit group 4422 Security Officers and Guards. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Security Officers and Guards nec?

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 Security Officers and Guards nec on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 442299 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).