A significant update has been announced for the New Zealand labour-migration system: the National Occupation List (NOL) will gradually replace the Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). This transition means a broader range of occupations will be recognised under the new framework, with more visa categories adopting the NOL.
What this means for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
From 3 November 2025, selected occupations listed on the NOL will be eligible under the AEWV scheme. Jobs are sorted into groups by responsibility and skill level, where Skill 1 denotes the highest level of skill and Skill 5 the lower.
If your role appears in the NOL, you must use the NOL occupation code for any AEWV application or job check from that date. This applies to:
- AEWV applications lodged on or after 3 November 2025.
- AEWV job checks carried out on or after 3 November 2025.
Important note:
If your occupation is not listed in the NOL, or you’re applying under a different visa category (not the AEWV), you should continue to use the ANZSCO classification until the transition is finalised.
NOL Occupations Eligible for AEWV from 3 November 2025
Skill Level 1
- 832117 – Horticulture Post-Harvest Leading Hand
- 841227 – Fruit Production Leading Hand
- 841228 – Indoor Crop Production Leading Hand
- 841231 – Outdoor Crop Leading Hand
Skill Level 2
- 399522 – Foley Artist
Skill Level 3
- 311113 – Irrigation Technician
- 311417 – Calibration Technician
- 311418 – Drug and Alcohol Tester
- 312917 – Wind Turbine Technician
- 312918 – Geothermal Technician
- 312921 – Non Destructive Testing Technician
- 312922 – Irrigation Performance Assessor
- 312924 – Cabinetry CAD Drawer
- 312925 – Joinery Detailer
- 312926 – Lifting Equipment Technician
- 321112 – Electric Vehicle Mechanic or Technician
- 321215 – Bicycle Technician
- 323114 – Vehicle Integration Technician
- 323216 – Agricultural Equipment Technician
- 323217 – Heavy Equipment Technician
- 323218 – CNC Programmer – Solid Timber Joinery
- 323221 – Senior Fleet Tyre Technician
- 331113 – Concreter (Commercial)
- 331215 – Joinery Site Joiner
- 331216 – Joinery Apprentice
- 331217 – Joinery Installer
- 333312 – Waterproofer
- 361116 – Animal Trainer
- 393214 – Milliner
- 394112 – Cabinetry Installer
- 394215 – Joinery Machinist
- 394216 – Joinery Technician
- 394217 – Joinery Practitioner – Generalist
- 394218 – Joinery Finisher
- 399518 – Performing Arts, Entertainment and Events Technician
- 399921 – Fibre Composite Technician
- 399922 – Electronic Security System and Alarm Technician
- 399923 – Snowsport Equipment Technician
- 411312 – Lifestyles Coordinator
- 411718 – Dementia Navigator
- 423124 – Dementia Homeshare Coordinator
- 423125 – Support Worker (Mental Health and Addiction)
- 423126 – Health Coach
- 431312 – Senior Gaming Worker
- 431413 – Concierge
- 431914 – Winery Senior Cellar Hand
- 451313 – Crematorium Technician
- 452112 – Aqua Exercise Instructor
- 452113 – Group Fitness Instructor
- 452114 – Personal Trainer
- 452218 – Adventure Tourism Operator
- 452326 – Tennis Coach – Performance
- 452415 – Athlete
- 711115 – Production Supervisor, Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing
- 711315 – Production Supervisor, Paper, Pulp and Wood Processing
- 711517 – Production Supervisor, Plastics and Rubber Production
- 711717 – Production Supervisor, Textile and Footwear Production
- 711915 – Hazardous Materials Removalist
- 712214 – Horizontal Direction Drilling Worker
- 712312 – CNC Operator – Solid Timber Joinery
- 721113 – Agrichemical Spraying Operator
- 721114 – Groundspread Nutrient Applicator
- 731113 – Oversize Load Pilot Escort
- 811212 – Power Wash Technician
- 821413 – Solar Installer
- 821715 – Rope Access Technician
- 821716 – Load Lifting Rigger (Rope Fabrication)
- 831122 – Production Supervisor, Food and Drink Processing
- 831314 – Production Supervisor, Meat Processing
- 831315 – Production Supervisor, Poultry Processing
- 831316 – Production Supervisor, Seafood Processing
- 832116 – Horticulture Post-Harvest Supervisor
- 841112 – Aquaculture Farm Supervisor
- 841218 – Field Crop Farm Supervisor
- 841221 – Outdoor Crop Production Supervisor
- 841222 – Fruit Production Supervisor
- 841223 – Indoor Crop Production Supervisor
- 841224 – Vineyard Supervisor
- 841226 – Mixed Crop Farm Supervisor
- 841314 – Forestry Supervisor
- 841317 – Silviculture Operator
- 841413 – Nursery Production Supervisor
- 841521 – Mixed Livestock Farm Supervisor
- 841526 – Beef Cattle Farm Supervisor
- 841527 – Sheep Farm Supervisor
- 841531 – Other Livestock Farm Supervisor
- 841532 – Poultry Farm Supervisor
- 841533 – Senior Piggery Stockperson
- 841612 – Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Supervisor
- 841918 – Irrigation Manager
- 899416 – Senior Tyre Technician
If you have a job offer in one of these roles and want help with your AEWV application, then get in touch.
