National Occupation List occupation
Paramedic is occupation 411114 on the National Occupation List (NOL) V3.0, Stats NZ's New Zealand occupation classification, at NOL skill level 1. It has no ANZSCO 1.3 code of its own: Stats NZ maps it to ANZSCO 411112 Ambulance Paramedic.
Stats NZ describes the requirement for NOL skill level 1 as:
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.
Registration or licensing is required.
Registration Authority:
Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council
http://www.paramediccouncil.org.nz
Provides specialised extended healthcare to patients with non-life-threatening conditions in the out-of-hospital environment.
\u2022 Attends accidents and medical emergencies
\u2022 Assesses, manages, diagnoses and treats patients with life-threatening and non-life-threatening injuries and conditions, on site and on the way to the healthcare facility
\u2022 Documents and provides medication to assist in treating patient symptoms
\u2022 Prepares reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided
\u2022 Briefs other medical staff on patients' conditions and vitals
\u2022 Performs resuscitation and uses life support equipment, such as a defibrillator, to revive and stabilise patients
\u2022 May transport sick and injured patients to healthcare facilities
\u2022 May attend public gatherings where medical help may be needed, such as sporting or community events
Job titles Stats NZ lists under this occupation:
Immigration New Zealand accepts only the NOL occupations on its published list, and only for an AEWV or job check. Paramedic is not on that list as at 31 October 2026, so every visa currently uses the equivalent ANZSCO occupation and its skill level. 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 | 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 |
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: Paramedic .
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Paramedic is occupation 411114 on Stats NZ's National Occupation List. Its ANZSCO 1.3 equivalent is 411112 Ambulance Paramedic.
NOL skill level 1, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. 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).
Not yet. Immigration New Zealand accepts only the NOL occupations on its published list for an AEWV or job check, and Paramedic is not on it as at 31 October 2026. Use 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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