ANZSCO 1.3 occupation
Slaughterer is occupation 831212 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 8312 Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers.
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.
How Immigration New Zealand treats this occupation
For an Accredited Employer Work Visa, Immigration New Zealand recognises this occupation at ANZSCO skill level 3, because it sits at a higher level under the National Occupation List. This applies to the AEWV only, not to the Skilled Migrant Category or any other visa.
Source: INZ, ANZSCO occupations recognised at a higher skill level.
Under the National Occupation List, code 831212 is "Slaughterer" at NOL skill level 3: NZQCF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 4/NOL Skill Level 3).
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.
Stuns and kills livestock, and prepares carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides.
Tasks for unit group 8312 Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers include:
Alternative titles and specialisations from ANZSCO, and job titles Stats NZ lists under the same code:
The AEWV rows use skill level 3, the level INZ recognises for that visa; the Skilled Migrant Category row uses ANZSCO level 4.
| 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 | 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 | Halal Slaughterer: Tier 2 (Work to Residence after 24 months). Only the named role qualifies, with INZ's qualification, registration or experience requirements for it. | Green List guide |
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.
Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 831212. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 831212 | Slaughterer | 3 | Not yet |
| 831213 | Halal Slaughterer | 3 | Not yet |
Stats NZ links this occupation to Tahatū, the government careers website, which has more about the work in New Zealand, including pay: Meat and seafood process worker .
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Slaughterer is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 831212, in unit group 8312 Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.
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.
Yes. Immigration New Zealand lists Halal Slaughterer (Tier 2) under ANZSCO 831212. Only the named role qualifies, and INZ sets qualification, registration or experience requirements for it.
Browse every skill level 4 occupation or the full ANZSCO code list.
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).
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