ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist: ANZSCO code 313214

Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist is occupation 313214 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 2, in unit group 3132 Telecommunications Technical Specialists.

ANZSCO code: 313214
Skill level: 2
Unit group: 3132 Telecommunications Technical Specialists
Green List: No

Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

ANZSCO places this occupation at skill level 2. For New Zealand, ANZSCO describes the qualifications and experience as:

NZQF Diploma. At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification 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.

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 telecommunications technical officer or technologist do?

Carries out specialised design and support functions in telecommunications engineering including optimisation and performance monitoring of telecommunications networks, diagnosis and repair of faults, and the selection and installation of equipment.

Tasks for unit group 3132 Telecommunications Technical Specialists include:

Installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems
Configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems
Developing and recording logs of the details, locations and status of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments and maintaining the documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards
Providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment
Planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
Liaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
Providing ongoing operational support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and resolving of telecommunications network performance malfunctions, defects and faults

What skill level 2 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	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 313214

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 313214. 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
313212	Telecommunications Field Engineer	2	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist?

Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 313214, in unit group 3132 Telecommunications Technical Specialists. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist?

ANZSCO skill level 2, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQF Diploma. At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification 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.

Is Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 313214 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).