ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic: ANZSCO code 323215

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic is occupation 323215 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 3232 Metal Fitters and Machinists.

ANZSCO code: 323215
Skill level: 3
Unit group: 3232 Metal Fitters and Machinists
Green List: No

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic: 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.

Under the National Occupation List, code 323215 is "Textile, Clothing and Footwear Technician" 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.

What does a textile, clothing and footwear mechanic do?

Sets up, adjusts and maintains industrial or domestic sewing machines, or machines used in the production of yarn, textiles or footwear.

Tasks for unit group 3232 Metal Fitters and Machinists include:

Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings
Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
Setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines
Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
Preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric
Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
May erect machines and equipment on-site

Other job titles under ANZSCO 323215

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

Loom Tuner
Sewing Machine Mechanic
Textile Machine Mechanic
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Technician

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 323215

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 323215. 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
323215	Textile, Clothing and Footwear Technician	3	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic?

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 323215, in unit group 3232 Metal Fitters and Machinists. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic?

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.

Is Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 323215 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).