New, National Occupation List, to replace ANZSCO
The new National Occupation List (NOL) will replace the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) in a transitional approach as more occupations will be recognised and added to the NOL, and more visa categories will use the new system.
The first major step in this implementation of the NOL outlines occupations eligible for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). Jobs are grouped by similar tasks and responsibilities, with skill levels ranging from 1 (most skilled) to 5 (less skilled).
Why is this important?
From November 2025, some NOL occupations are added to the ANZSCO occupations under the AEWV scheme. Applicants must use the NOL occupation code if their job is listed on it. This applies to:
- AEWV applications on or after 3 November 2025
- AEWV job checks on or after 3 November 2025
If you are currently reaching the end of your AEWV’s maximum stay on a low-skilled role, there may be a skilled role in the NOL for you, allowing you to seek an AEWV extension. Your employer will need a new job check and you will need a new visa application. New Zealand Shores can assist with both processes.
⚠️ Important: If your occupation isn’t on the NOL or you are applying for another visa type, continue to use the ANZSCO list.
NOL occupations that can be used for an AEWV from 3 November
| NOL code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 832117 | Horticulture Post-Harvest Leading Hand |
| 841227 | Fruit Production Leading Hand |
| 841228 | Indoor Crop Production Leading Hand |
| 841231 | Outdoor Crop Leading Hand |
| NOL code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 399522 | Foley Artist |
| NOL code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 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 |