ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Special Education Teachers nec: ANZSCO code 241599

Special Education Teachers nec is occupation 241599 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 1, in unit group 2415 Special Education Teachers.

ANZSCO code: 241599
Skill level: 1
Unit group: 2415 Special Education Teachers
Green List: Yes, Tier 2 (named roles)

Special Education Teachers nec: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 1. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is 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 Special Education Teachers not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks for unit group 2415 Special Education Teachers include:

Assessing students' abilities and limitations with regard to intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities, exceptional intellectual gifts, or specific problems of language and culture
Planning, organising and implementing special programs to provide remedial or advanced tuition
Administering various forms of assessment and interpreting the results
Teaching basic academic subjects, and practical and self-help skills to hearing and sight impaired students
Devising instructional materials, methods and aids to assist in training and rehabilitation
Advising, instructing and counselling parents and teachers on the availability and use of special techniques
Stimulating and developing interests, abilities, manual skills and coordination
Conferring with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons for special needs students
Preparing and maintaining student data and other records and submitting reports

Occupations in this group include:

Aboriginal Education Teacher
Correspondence School Teacher
Distance Education Teacher

What skill level 1 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	Not required for skill level 1 and 2 roles.	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	Not on INZ's list of eligible occupations.	INZ's list
Green List	Special Education Teachers nec: 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.

National Occupation List occupations for ANZSCO 241599

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 241599. 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
241514	Distance Education Teacher	1	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Special Education Teachers nec?

Special Education Teachers nec is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 241599, in unit group 2415 Special Education Teachers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Special Education Teachers nec?

ANZSCO skill level 1, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Is Special Education Teachers nec on the Green List?

Yes. Immigration New Zealand lists Special Education Teachers nec (Tier 2) under ANZSCO 241599. Only the named role qualifies, and INZ sets qualification, registration or experience requirements for it.

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).