The National Occupation List (NOL) and your New Zealand visa

Which NOL occupations does INZ accept for an AEWV?

These 134 NOL occupations can be used for an Accredited Employer Work Visa or a job check, from the date shown (9 March 2026 or 3 November 2025). INZ's rule: use the NOL code if your job is on this list and you are applying for an AEWV or job check; if your occupation is not on the list, or you are applying for a different visa, use ANZSCO instead. To use a NOL occupation you must meet that occupation's requirements, shown on each page.

Source: INZ, National Occupation List occupations used for an AEWV, synced 31 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: National Occupation List V3.0.0 and its ANZSCO 1.3 concordance, Stats NZ, CC BY 4.0, synced 1 November 2026 (about the NOL); Immigration New Zealand, synced 31 October 2026. General information, not immigration advice. ProVisas is a licensed New Zealand immigration advisory firm (IAA Licence 201301110).