ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Urban and Regional Planner: ANZSCO code 232611

Urban and Regional Planner is occupation 232611 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 2326 Urban and Regional Planners.

ANZSCO code: 232611
Skill level: 1
Unit group: 2326 Urban and Regional Planners
Green List: No

Urban and Regional Planner: 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.

Under the National Occupation List, code 232611 is "Resource Management Planner" 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 an urban and regional planner do?

Develops and implements plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advises on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

Tasks for unit group 2326 Urban and Regional Planners include:

Compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use
Conferring with government authorities, communities, Architects, social scientists, Legal Professionals, and planning, development and environmental specialists
Devising and recommending use and development of land, and presenting narrative and graphic plans, programs and designs to groups and individuals
Advising governments and organisations on urban and regional planning and resource planning
Reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports
Staying up-to-date with changes in building and zoning codes, regulations and other legal issues
May serve as mediators in disputes over planning proposals and projects
May speak at public meetings and appear before government to explain planning proposals

Other job titles under ANZSCO 232611

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

Land Planner
Resource Management Planner
Town Planner
Traffic and Transport Planner
Community Planner
Community Recreation Planner
District Planner
Environmental Consents Planner
Environmental Policy Planner
Geothermal Resource Officer
Resource Consent Planner
Resource Management
Resource Management Consultant
Resource Management Officer
Resource Planner
Senior Resource Management Planner
Town Planning Consultant
Urban Planner

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 232611

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 232611. 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
232611	Resource Management Planner	1	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: Environmental restoration planner , Planner .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Urban and Regional Planner?

Urban and Regional Planner is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 232611, in unit group 2326 Urban and Regional Planners. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Urban and Regional Planner?

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.

Is Urban and Regional Planner on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 232611 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).