ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Shipwright: ANZSCO code 399112

Shipwright is occupation 399112 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 3, in unit group 3991 Boat Builders and Shipwrights.

ANZSCO code: 399112
Skill level: 3
Unit group: 3991 Boat Builders and Shipwrights
Green List: No

Shipwright: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 3. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Level 4 qualification. At least three years 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. Registration or licensing 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 a shipwright do?

Constructs, fits out and repairs ships. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks for unit group 3991 Boat Builders and Shipwrights include:

Studying plans and specifications, and preparing templates and scale plans for fabrication and cutting of hull sections
Marking reference points and lines on dry docks and slipways
Checking position and functioning of slipway apparatus
Assembling shells of boats and erecting hull sections of ship
Erecting and preparing launching platforms, conducting pre-launch tests and supervising launching procedures
Installing masts, frames, decking, fittings, machines, shafts and safety equipment
Building and installing structures such as cabins, machine mountings, propeller supports and rudders
Determining repair requirements and procedures
May make hull moulds and fabricate and repair vessels using materials such as aluminium, wood, glass, reinforced plastics, carbon fibre, Kevlar, fibreglass and concrete

Other job titles under ANZSCO 399112

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

Loftsman/woman (Marine)
Ship's Carpenter

What skill level 3 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	Required for skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026, with limited exemptions.	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	Listed by INZ as an eligible occupation.	Trades and Technician guide
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 399112

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 399112. 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
399111	Boat Builder and Repairer	3	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Shipwright?

Shipwright is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 399112, in unit group 3991 Boat Builders and Shipwrights. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Shipwright?

ANZSCO skill level 3, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Level 4 qualification. At least three years 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. Registration or licensing may be required.

Is Shipwright on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 399112 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).