ANZSCO 1.3 occupation

Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer: ANZSCO code 323316

Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer is occupation 323316 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 3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers.

ANZSCO code: 323316
Skill level: 3
Unit group: 3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers
Green List: No

Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer: 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. Registration or licensing may be required.

Under the National Occupation List, code 323316 is "Watchmaker and Repairer" 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 watch and clock maker and repairer do?

Makes, repairs, cleans and adjusts watches and clocks.

Tasks for unit group 3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers include:

Assembling parts and subassemblies of precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms
Dismantling precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms, repairing and replacing defective parts, and reassembling articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines
Inscribing letters, figures and designs on surfaces of jewellery, trophies and other ornamental items
Installing security systems, changing tumblers in locks, changing locks, cutting keys and opening locks by manipulation
Calibrating precision instruments using standard weights and measures, jigs and fixtures, and hand tools to adjust and align parts and small balancing weights
Making blades for circular, band and other power saws and repairing, setting and sharpening blades for hand and power saws
Testing circuits in electronic timepieces
May estimate costs and prepare quotes for repairs

Other job titles under ANZSCO 323316

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

Horologist
Watch Maker
Watch Repairer
Watchmaker
Watchmaker and Repairer

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 323316

Stats NZ's National Occupation List is gradually replacing ANZSCO. These NOL occupations map to ANZSCO 323316. 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
323316	Watchmaker and Repairer	3	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: Watchmaker and repairer .

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer?

Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer is ANZSCO 1.3 occupation 323316, in unit group 3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers. Immigration New Zealand uses ANZSCO 1.3 for most work visa applications and all Skilled Migrant Category applications.

What skill level is Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer?

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. Registration or licensing may be required.

Is Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer on the Green List?

No Green List role is listed under ANZSCO 323316 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).