ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Tourist Information Officer: ANZSCO code 451611

Tourist Information Officer is occupation 451611 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 4516 Tourism and Travel Advisers.

ANZSCO code: 451611
Skill level: 4
Unit group: 4516 Tourism and Travel Advisers
Green List: No

Tourist Information Officer: qualifications and experience required in New Zealand

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.

Under the National Occupation List, code 451611 is "Tourist Information Officer" at NOL skill level 4: NZQCF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 2-3/NOL Skill Level 4).

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 tourist information officer do?

Provides travel and accommodation information to tourists. May work in a call centre.

Tasks for unit group 4516 Tourism and Travel Advisers include:

Determining clients' requirements for travel, accommodation and special interests
Suggesting itineraries based on available travel routes and cost, availability and convenience of transport
Making and confirming travel and accommodation reservations and informing clients of bus, plane, ship and train connections
Notifying clients of travel dates, baggage limits, and medical and visa requirements
Providing information on tourist attractions and tour availability, and procedures for dealing with lost and stolen documents
Assisting with travel clearances
Collecting payments and issuing clients' itineraries, relevant documentation, tickets for travel and vouchers for accommodation
Providing information on travel insurance, relevant government regulations such as customs regulations, and use of credit cards and traveller's cheques
Answering inquiries from tourists and offering suggestions about tours, travel routes, accommodation and local customs
Providing literature and information on local and interstate tours and places of interest
Discussing transport availability and cost
May work in a call centre

What skill level 4 means for New Zealand visas

Visa rule	For this occupation	More
Accredited Employer Work Visa: longest visa	Up to 3 years for skill level 4 and 5 roles.	AEWV guide
AEWV: evidence of English	Required for skill level 4 and 5 roles, with limited exemptions.	AEWV guide
Supporting a partner's visa	A higher wage threshold applies to skill level 4 and 5 roles, with exceptions for some care, transport and Green List roles.	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	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 451611

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 451611. 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
451611	Tourist Information Officer	4	Not yet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Tourist Information Officer?

Tourist Information Officer is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 451611, in unit group 4516 Tourism and Travel Advisers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Tourist Information Officer?

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.

Is Tourist Information Officer on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 451611 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).