ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Training and Development Professional: ANZSCO code 223311

Training and Development Professional is occupation 223311 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 2233 Training and Development Professionals.

ANZSCO code: 223311
Skill level: 1
Unit group: 2233 Training and Development Professionals
Green List: No

Training and Development Professional: 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. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. 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 223311 is "Learning and Development Professional" at NOL skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 7-10/NOL Skill Level 1).

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 training and development professional do?

Plans, develops, implements and evaluates training and development programs to ensure management and staff acquire the skills and develop the competencies required by an organisation to meet organisational objectives.

Tasks for unit group 2233 Training and Development Professionals include:

Identifying training needs and requirements of individuals and organisations
Setting human resource development objectives and evaluating learning outcomes
Preparing and developing instructional training material and aids such as handbooks, visual aids, online tutorials, demonstration models, and supporting training reference documentation
Designing, coordinating, scheduling and conducting training and development programs that can be delivered in the form of individual and group instruction, and facilitating workshops, meetings, demonstrations and conferences
Liaising with external training providers to arrange delivery of specific training and development programs
Promoting internal and external training and development, and evaluating these promotional activities
Monitoring and performing ongoing evaluation and assessment of training quality and effectiveness, and reviewing and modifying training objectives, methods and course deliverables
Gathering, investigating and researching background materials to gain an understanding of various subject matters and systems
Advising management on the development and placement of staff, and providing career counselling for employees

Other job titles under ANZSCO 223311

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

Training Officer
Education Officer (Air Force and Army)
Training Systems Officer (Navy)
Area Training Coordinator
Communication Centre Trainer
Consultant Trainer
Corporate Trainer
Firearms Coordinator
Firearms Instructor
Firearms Trainer
Inservice Training Instructor
National Training Adviser
Police Arms Trainer
Police Instructor
Quality Training Adviser
Recruit Instructor
Senior Trainer
Staff Development Officer
Staff Trainer
Staff Training Officer
Technical Trainer
Training Administrator
Training Analyst
Training Clerk

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Training Consultant
Training Coordinator
Training Support Officer
Training and Application Support Consultant
Training and Development Officer
Professional Development Adviser
Recruitment and Training Adviser
Senior Training Adviser
Training Adviser
Training and Development Adviser
Training and Development Coordinator
Adaptive Technology Trainer
Learning Coach
Learning and Development Professional

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	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 223311

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 223311. 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
223311	Learning and Development Professional	1	Not yet
223312	Organic Conservation Specialist	1	From 9 March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Training and Development Professional?

Training and Development Professional is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 223311, in unit group 2233 Training and Development Professionals. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Training and Development Professional?

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. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Is Training and Development Professional on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 223311 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).