IMMIGRATION NEWS

Update to the list of occupations treated as an exception

INZ has updated the list of occupations that can be treated as an exception to certain skill level assessments for SMC applications. 


The following occupations have been added from 27 July 2020:


·      Aged or disabled carer

·      Bicycle mechanic

·      Driller

·      Nursing support worker.


This is in addition to the List of ANZSCO occupations treated as an exception


ANZSCO code and occupation


421111 Child Care Worker


421112 Family Day Care Worker


421114 Out of School Hours Care Worker


422116 Teachers' Aide


423411 Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant


423413 Refuge Worker


451111 Beauty Therapist


451412 Tour Guide


451612 Travel Consultant


451811 Civil Celebrant


452211 Bungy Jump Master


452212 Fishing Guide


452213 Hunting Guide


452214 Mountain or Glacier Guide


452215 Outdoor Adventure Instructor


452216 Trekking Guide


452217 Whitewater Rafting Guide


452299 Outdoor Adventure Guides nec


551211 Bookkeeper


552111 Bank Worker


552211 Credit or Loans Officer


711211 Industrial Spraypainter


711311 Paper Products Machine Operator


711313 Sawmilling Operator


711611 Sewing Machinist


711711 Footwear Production Machine Operator


711712 Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator


711713 Knitting Machine Operator


711714 Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator


711715 Weaving Machine Operator


711716 Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator


711799 Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators nec


712111 Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator


712916 Paper and Pulp Mill Operator


712921 Waste Water or Water Plant Operator


721112 Logging Plant Operator


721913 Paving Plant Operator


731311 Train Driver


821711 Construction Rigger


423313 Personal Care Assistant


452311 Diving Instructor (Open Water)


591212 Import-Export Clerk


599611 Insurance Investigator


599612 Insurance Loss Adjuster