ANZSCO skill level 5 occupations

118 of ANZSCO 1.3's occupations are at skill level 5. In New Zealand, ANZSCO describes skill level 5 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.

What skill level 5 means for New Zealand visas

• An Accredited Employer Work Visa for a skill level 4 or 5 role can be granted for up to 3 years.
• An AEWV for a skill level 4 or 5 role needs evidence of English, with limited exemptions.
• A higher wage threshold applies to supporting a partner's visa, with exceptions for some care, transport and Green List roles.
• Skill level 4 and 5 occupations are excluded from the Skilled Migrant Category's Skilled Work Experience pathway.

Read more on the Accredited Employer Work Visa, Partner of a Worker and Skilled Work Experience pathway pages.

Immigration New Zealand treats some of these occupations at a different skill level for some visas: Bicycle Mechanic. Their pages explain how.

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Source: ANZSCO version 1.3, Australian Bureau of Statistics, CC BY 4.0, synced 31 October 2026. Visa rules as published by Immigration New Zealand. General information, not immigration advice. ProVisas is a licensed New Zealand immigration advisory firm (IAA Licence 201301110).