National Occupation List occupation
Tyre Retreading Technician is occupation 711518 on the National Occupation List (NOL) V3.0, Stats NZ's New Zealand occupation classification, at NOL skill level 4. It has no ANZSCO 1.3 code of its own: Stats NZ maps it to ANZSCO 711516 Rubber Production Machine Operator.
Stats NZ describes the requirement for NOL skill level 4 as:
NZQCF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 2-3/NOL Skill Level 4)
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.
Understands requirements of NZ Standard NZS5423 Specification for repairing and retreading car, truck and bus tyres to process all retreads to the requirements of that standard. Inspects casings for defects that would cause the case to be rejected for further processing. Programs machines to specified tolerance and specifications. Uses knowledge of tyre construction, compounds and tread patterns for correct application. Buffs casing to remove old rubber and applies a sheet of uncured rubber to the casing to bond the new tread to the casing. Cures tread to casing following time temperature requirements for the compound and tread pattern. Installs bands and seals to meet curing parameters. Undertakes quality control procedures to ensure retread meets required specifications.
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. Tyre Retreading Technician 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 3 years for skill level 4 and 5 roles. | AEWV guide |
| AEWV: evidence of English | Required for skill level 4 and 5 roles, with limited exemptions. | AEWV guide |
| Supporting a partner's visa | A higher wage threshold applies to skill level 4 and 5 roles, with exceptions for some care, transport and Green List roles. | Partner of a Worker |
| Skilled Migrant Category: Skilled Work Experience pathway | Not available: skill level 4 and 5 occupations are excluded. | 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: Tyre technician .
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Tyre Retreading Technician is occupation 711518 on Stats NZ's National Occupation List. Its ANZSCO 1.3 equivalent is 711516 Rubber Production Machine Operator.
NOL skill level 4, where 1 is the most skilled and 5 the least. NZQCF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (NZQCF Level 2-3/NOL Skill Level 4)
Not yet. Immigration New Zealand accepts only the NOL occupations on its published list for an AEWV or job check, and Tyre Retreading Technician 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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