ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Travel Attendants nec: ANZSCO code 451799

Travel Attendants nec is occupation 451799 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 4517 Travel Attendants.

ANZSCO code: 451799
Skill level: 4
Unit group: 4517 Travel Attendants
Green List: No

Travel Attendants nec: 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 451799 is "Travel Attendant" 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 this occupation involve?

This occupation group covers Travel Attendants not elsewhere classified.

Tasks for unit group 4517 Travel Attendants include:

Managing safety and emergency procedures and making public announcements
Coordinating the sale of goods to passengers and completion of any customs and immigration documentation which may be required
Conducting safety checks and demonstrations of safety equipment and procedures
Assisting passengers in emergency drills, carrying out emergency procedures, assisting and directing passengers in emergencies
Checking passengers' tickets and directing them to seats and cabins
Tidying aircraft, ship and railway cabins, and receiving and stowing food, equipment and cabin baggage
Operating galleys, preparing and heating food for passengers, and serving refreshments and meals
Distributing reading material, pillows, blankets and other amenities for the comfort of passengers

Occupations in this group include:

Marine Steward

Other job titles under ANZSCO 451799

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

Cabin Attendant
Marine Steward
Rail Steward
Travel Attendant

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 451799

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 451799. 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
451799	Travel Attendant	4	Not yet

More about this job in New Zealand

Stats NZ links this occupation to Tahatū, the government careers website, which has more about the work in New Zealand, including pay: Passenger attendant , Passenger attendant supervisor .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Travel Attendants nec?

Travel Attendants nec is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 451799, in unit group 4517 Travel Attendants. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Travel Attendants nec?

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 Travel Attendants nec on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 451799 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).