National Occupation List occupation
Consumer Advisor (health) is occupation 272126 on the National Occupation List (NOL) V3.0, Stats NZ's New Zealand occupation classification, at NOL skill level 3. It has no ANZSCO 1.3 code of its own: Stats NZ maps it to ANZSCO 251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec and 272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor.
Stats NZ describes the requirement for NOL skill level 3 as:
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.
Provides recovery-oriented consumer leadership, consultancy, liaison and advice to mental health and addiction services.
Supports and coordinates the provision of consumer input into planning groups as required, with emphasis on the impact and outcomes of services on clients.
Works in partnership with health agencies and funding providers to support innovation, integration and flexible delivery of mental health and addiction services which are responsive to the needs of service users.
Advises on operational and strategic values and principles to influence service delivery and direction, and to represent the voices of those that experience mental health challenges or problematic substance use, including tangata whaiora and whānau.
Identifies issues, barriers or gaps in services and in shared and/or lived experiences to improve processes, services and delivery.
Interprets and clarifies needs on behalf of consumers with health professionals ensuring services are adequately provided.
Actively promotes and improves awareness of mental health and addiction services with communities and social service agencies.
Job titles Stats NZ lists under this occupation:
Immigration New Zealand accepts Consumer Advisor (health) (272126) for an Accredited Employer Work Visa or job check from 9 March 2026, at NOL skill level 3. For any other visa, including the Skilled Migrant Category, INZ requires the equivalent ANZSCO occupation code instead, so the rows below use the ANZSCO level for those visas. INZ's NOL list.
| 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 |
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.
Stats NZ links this occupation to Tahatū, the government careers website, which has more about the work in New Zealand, including pay: Health promoter , Mental health support worker .
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Consumer Advisor (health) is occupation 272126 on Stats NZ's National Occupation List. Its ANZSCO 1.3 equivalent is 251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec or 272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor.
NOL skill level 3, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. 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).
Yes, for an Accredited Employer Work Visa or job check: Immigration New Zealand accepts Consumer Advisor (health) (272126) from 9 March 2026. For any other visa, such as the Skilled Migrant Category, INZ requires the equivalent ANZSCO occupation code instead.
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Sources: 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).
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