Appendix 13 – Green List

This Appendix is part of Government immigration instructions as described in section 22 of the Immigration Act 2009 (WA, WD, WF and Skilled Migrant Residence instructions).

Tier 1

Occupational Group Occupation Green List Requirements

Occupations are listed by ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New
Standard Classification of Occupations) code Zealand qualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this list

Business Professionals 221213 External Auditor Remuneration for the employment must be $38.56 per hour or above,
221214 Internal Auditor or the equivalent annual salary ($80,200.64 per annum)

Construction Construction Project Manager (133111) One of the following:

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7)
Bachelor of Construction (NZQF Level 7)
A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with
the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the
requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of
construction management, civil engineering, or highway
engineering
A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification
which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand
Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction management,
highway engineering, civil engineering or construction project
management
A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the
minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Diploma in the focus areas of civil
engineering, highway engineering, construction or construction
management
A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate
(initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering
A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from
Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further
learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered
Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
NZ registration in the field of civil engineering as a Chartered
Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by
Engineering New Zealand
 Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) One of the following:
(133112) A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with
the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the
requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or
construction economics
A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification,
which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand
Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, construction
management or construction project management
A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the
minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge
requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas
of quantity surveying, construction economics, construction
management or building

Quantity Surveyor (233213) One of the following:

A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with
the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the
requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or
construction economics
Student or Affiliate Membership, or MNZIQS, of the New Zealand
Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved
by NZIQS)

Surveyor (232212) One of the following:

Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7)
Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand
Institute of Surveyors
Professional Associate Membership or an Overseas Member of the
New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree
approved by NZIS)

Engineering Chemical Engineer (233111) One of the following:

A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree (listed
Materials Engineer (233112) - see Note 2)
A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8)
A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from
Civil Engineer (233211)
Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further
learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered
Geotechnical Engineer (233212) Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering
New Zealand.
Structural Engineer (233214)

Electrical Engineer (233311)

Electronics Engineer (233411)

Environmental Engineer (233915)

Industrial Engineer (233511)

Mechanical Engineer (233512)

Production or Plant Engineer (233513)

Engineering Professionals nec (233999)

Civil Engineering Technician (312212) One of the following:

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level
7)
A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the
minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
(Level 6)
A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate
(initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering (listed - see Note 2)
A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from
Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further
learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered
Professional Engineer status in New Zealand
NZ registration in the field of Civil Engineering as a Chartered
Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by
Engineering New Zealand

Electrical Engineering Technician (312312) One of the following:

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electrical and Electronic
Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF
Level 7)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic
Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate
(initial) engineering degree in Electrical Engineering (listed - see
Note 2)
A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from
Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further
learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered
Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
 NZ registration in the field of Electrical Engineering as a Chartered
Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by
Engineering New Zealand

Electronic Engineering Technician (312412) One of the following:

A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with
the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the
requirements of a New Zealand major in electronics
A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the
minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in
Engineering (Level 6) Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Engineering) or
(Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic Engineering, or
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level 8)
A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate
(initial) engineering degree in Electronic Engineering (listed - see
Note 2)
A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from
Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further
learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered
Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
NZ registration in the field of Electronic Engineering or Electrical
and Electronic Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or
an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand

Telecommunications Engineer (263311) One of the following:

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Network Engineering)
(NZQF Level 8)
Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7)
A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate
(initial) degree (listed - see Note 2)
Telecommunications Network Engineer (263312) A qualification comparable to NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter
from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any
further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards
Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand
NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering
New Zealand

Health and Social Clinical Dental Technician (411212) (Dental Prosthetist) Registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
Services Dentist (Dental Practitioner or Dental Surgeon) (252312)
Dental Specialist (252311)
Dental Technician (411213)
Dental Therapist (411214)
Endodontist (252311)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (252311)
Oral medicine specialist (2523)
Oral Pathologist (252311)
Oral surgery specialist (2523)
Orthodontist (252311)
Paedodontist (252311)
Periodontist (252311)
Prosthodontist (252311)
Public health dentistry specialist (2523)
Restorative dentistry specialist (2523)
Special needs dentistry specialist (2523)
Oral Health Therapist (411214)
General Practitioner (253111) NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of
New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration
Resident Medical Officer (253112) issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

Anaesthetist (253211) NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or

special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of
New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration
issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (253311) NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or
special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of
Cardiologist (253312) New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration
issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

Clinical Haematologist (253313)

Medical Oncologist (253314)

Endocrinologist (253315)

Gastroenterologist (253316)

Intensive Care Specialist (253317)

Neurologist (253318)

Paediatrician (253321)
Renal Medicine Specialist (253322)

Rheumatologist (253323)

Thoracic Medicine Specialist (253324)

Specialist Physicians nec (253399)

Psychiatrist (253411) NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or

special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of
New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration
issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

Surgeon (General) (253511), NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or

special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of
Cardiothoracic Surgeon (253512) New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration
issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

Neurosurgeon (253513)

Orthopaedic Surgeon (253514)

Otorhinolaryngologist (253515)

Paediatric Surgeon (253516)

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon (253517)

Urologist (253518)

Vascular Surgeon (253521)

Dermatologist (253911) NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or

special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of
Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912) New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration
issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (253913)

Ophthalmologist (253914)

Pathologist (253915)
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist (253917)

Radiation Oncologist (253918)

Medical Practitioners nec (253999)

Midwife (254111) Registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand

Nurse Practitioners (254411) Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) (254413)

Registered Nurse (Community Health) (254414)

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)

Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) (254416)

Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) (254417)

Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)

Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) (254421)

Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)

Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)

Registered Nurse (Surgical) (254424)

Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) (254425)

Registered Nurses nec (254499)

Enrolled Nurse (Nursing Assistant) (411411)

Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611) Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
Anaesthetic Technician (311211)

Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician (311213)

Medical Laboratory Technician (311213)

Clinical Psychologist (272311) Registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand

Educational Psychologist (272312)

Organisational Psychologist (272313)

Psychologists nec (272399)

Psychotherapist (272314) NZ registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New

Zealand

Physicist (Medical) (234914) One of the following:

Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and
Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical Physicist
Registration or eligibility for registration on the ACPSEM Register of
Qualified Medical Physics Specialists
Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care
Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the
Institute of Physics and Engineering Medicine, United Kingdom
Certification as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of
Radiology in Medical Physics
Certification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics as a
Member of the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine

Orthoptist (251412) NZ membership with the New Zealand Orthoptics Society Inc.

Veterinarian (234711) NZ registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand

Addiction Practitioner / Alcohol & Drug Clinician (272112) Registration with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association
Aotearoa New Zealand
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (272112)

Audiometrist (311299) Membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society

Chiropractor (252111) Registration with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board

Clinical Physiologist (234599) Registration with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board of New
Zealand

Careers Counsellor (272111) Membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors

Family and Marriage Counsellor (272113)

Rehabilitation Counsellor (272114)

Student Counsellor (272115)

Counsellors NEC (272199)

Dietician (251111) Registration with the Dieticians Board of New Zealand

Dispensing Optician (399913) Registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of
New Zealand
Optometrist (251411)

Genetic Counsellor (251999) New Zealand registration with the Human Genetics Society of
Australasia

Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician (311299) Associate membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic
Association

Orthotist/Prosthetist (251912) Membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

Osteopath (252112) Registration with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand

Ambulance Paramedic (411112) New Zealand registration with the Paramedic Council

Perfusionist (cardiac) (311299) New Zealand membership with the Australian and New Zealand College
of Perfusionists

Hospital Pharmacist (251511) Registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand

Industrial Pharmacist (251512)

 Retail Pharmacist (251513)

Physiotherapist (252511) Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand

Play Therapist (hospital) (252299) Membership with the Hospital Play Specialists
Association of Aotearoa New Zealand

Speech Language Therapist (252712) Membership with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’
Association

Operating Theatre Technician (311214) Membership with the New Zealand Sterile Sciences Association
(Sterile Processing Technician)

Social Worker (272511) Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board

Audiologist (252711) Membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society

Medical Imaging Technologist (251211) Registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists
Board
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (251211)

Medical Radiation Therapist (251212)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213)

Sonographer (251214)

Occupational Therapist (252411) Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand

Podiatrist (252611) Registration with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand

Other: (Primary Other Spatial Scientist (232214) A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the
Industries, Science) minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of
a New Zealand major in the focus areas of computer science or
geography

Other: (Primary Environmental Research Scientist (234313) A qualification at NZQF Level 8 or higher in the focus areas of
Industries, Science) environmental studies, environmental management, or environmental
engineering. NZQF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum
equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New
Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120
 credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinning bachelor’s degree
at NZQF Level 7.

Food Technologist (234212) One of the following:

Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product
Technology) or (Food Process Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher in the focus areas of nutrition,
food science, food technology or food engineering. NZQF Level 7
qualifications must have a minimum equivalent of 360 credits which
includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas,
and NZQF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum
equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New
Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120
credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinning bachelor’s degree
at NZQF Level 7.

ICT, Electronics and Chief Information Officer (135111) Remuneration for the employment must be $61.69 per hour or above,
Telecommunications or the equivalent annual salary.
ICT Project Manager (135112) For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of
employment is based on a contract for services the remuneration must
be $92.54 per hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of
ICT Managers nec (135199)
10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Analyst Programmer (261311)

Developer Programmer (261312)

Software Engineer (261313)

Software Tester (261314)

ICT Security Specialist (262112)

Software and Applications Programmers nec (261399)

Multimedia Specialist (261211) Remuneration for the employment must be $48.94 per hour or above,
or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of
employment is based on a contract for services the remuneration must
be $73.26 per hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of
10 years work in a relevant role is required.

Tier 2
 Occupational Group Occupation Green List Requirements
Occupations are listed by ANZSCO (Australian and New Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand
Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code qualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this list

Construction Building Associate (312112) (Building Construction supervisor) Remuneration for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must be
$44.49 per hour or above), or the equivalent annual salary ($92,540 per annum)

Common examples of job titles for this role are site supervisor, site manager, site
foreman, build supervisor, build manager, civil project manager

Construction Crane, Hoist or Lifter Operator (712111) Role offered must be as a Crane Operator only. Remuneration for the employment
over the 24 month qualifying period must be $38.56 per hour or above), or the
equivalent annual salary ($80,200 per annum)

The applicant must also have a New Zealand Level 3 Certificate in Cranes with at
least one Level 4 specialisation (or overseas equivalent) at the time of application
for residence.

Factory Process Worker Slaughterer (831212) Role offered must be as a Halal Slaughterer.
Working in a role with an employer and at a site listed on the ‘New Zealand
approved animal products halal premises (excluding dairy) under the Animal
Products Notice’ (administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries).

Health and Social School Principal (134311) NZ registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Services AND
Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School A provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New
Teacher) (241211) Zealand

Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages must be working in a primary,
Senior Teacher) (241212) intermediate, or secondary school

Primary School Teacher (241213)

Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher (241311)

Secondary School Teacher (241411)

Special Needs Teacher (241511)

Teacher of the Hearing Impaired (241512)

 Teacher of the Sight Impaired (241513)

Special Education Teachers nec (241599)

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (249311)

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher – registered

(241111)

ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications Technician (342414) One of the following:

Telecommunications Remuneration for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must
be $34.11 per hour or above), or the equivalent annual salary ($70,947 per
annum), or
New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 3) at the time of
application for residence

Civil Machinery Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) (721211) Remuneration for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must be
Operators $34.11 per hour or above), or the equivalent annual salary ($70,947 per annum)
Backhoe Operator (721212)

Bulldozer Operator (721213)

Excavator Operator (721214)

Grader Operator (721215)

Loader Operator (721216)

Trades Automotive Electrician (321111) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in
Automotive Electrical Engineering (NZQF Level 4)

Trades Diesel Motor Mechanic (including Heavy Vehicle Inspector) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
(321212) knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive
Engineering (NZQF Level 4)

Trades Motor Mechanic (General) (321211) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of one of the following qualifications:
New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
Motorcycle Mechanic (321213) New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4); OR
 Appointment as a vehicle inspector by Waka Kotahi for warrant of fitness service
delivery
Trades Electrician (General) (341111) NZ registration as an electrician or a Limited Certificate (excluding a Trainee Limited
Certificate) as an electrician from the Electrical Workers Registration Board

Trades Plumber (General) (334111) Registration as either a certifying plumber, tradesman plumber; or journeyman
plumber with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (12
months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the duration and for AEWV
purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa)

Trades Drainlayer (334113) Registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman Drainlayer with the
New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (12 months on a
provisional licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for
AEWV purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence
visa)

Gasfitter (334114) Registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman Gasfitter with the New
Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (12 months on a provisional
licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for AEWV
purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa)

Agriculture Dairy Cattle Farmer (Dairy Cattle Farm Manager) (121313) A minimum of three years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant
including Dairy Farm Manager, Assistant Dairy Farm Manager role
and Dairy Herd Manager

Note 1: Qualifications listed (unless an exception is stated) are New Zealand awarded qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). Overseas qualifications must be
comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Unless an overseas qualification is listed on the Immigration New Zealand List of Qualifications Exempt from
Assessment (Appendix 3), an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority stating the comparable NZQF qualification is required.

Note 2: Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became
a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, please refer to the
links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website: www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/.

Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a
signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, please refer
to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website: www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/.

Note 3: A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ), as Engineering New Zealand was formerly known, may be used
to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand. A letter from IPENZ may also be used to meet an applicable requirement instead of a letter
from IT Professionals New Zealand. IPENZ’s name changed to Engineering New Zealand in October 2017.

Qualifications Eligible for a Post-Study Work Visa

The qualifications listed below include non-degree level 7 qualifications or below that are eligible for a Post-Study work visa under immigration instructions WD3. Applicants must meet the requirements of both column
one and (where applicable) column two to meet the requirements of the list.

Non-degree qualification pathways Knowledge requirements (focus area) Occupation in visa conditions

These are knowledge requirements or focus areas that must be

included in the qualification.

A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7 Highway engineering or civil engineering Construction Project Manager

Construction management or construction project management Construction Project Manager or Project Builder

Construction Project Builder

A Graduate Diploma in Construction at NZQF Level 7 Quantity Surveying Quantity Surveyor

A Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying at NZQF Level 7 N/A Quantity Surveyor

A Graduate Diploma acceptable to the Teaching Council of N/A Secondary School Teacher
Aotearoa New Zealand for registration
AND
The applicant meets all the Council’s other requirements for
teacher registration and certification
AND EITHER
Holds a specialty bachelor’s degree* in one of the following
subjects:
Science (including chemistry, biology, physics, agricultural and
horticultural science, and earth and space science)
Mathematics (including statistics and calculus)
Technology (including digital technologies, computer science,
construction and mechanical technologies, materials
technologies, and processing technologies)
OR
For Pacific languages (including languages of Tokelau, Niue,
Cook Islands, Sāmoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji, Rotuma, and Kiribati),
has provided a letter of support from the provider attesting
that the individual has the skills to teach in a Pacific language
*Can be gained outside New Zealand

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) or N/A Early Childhood Teacher
comparable qualification that is acceptable to the Teaching
Council of Aotearoa New Zealand for registration
AND
The applicant meets all the Council’s other requirements for
teacher registration and certification

A qualification at NZQF Level 7, with a letter from Engineering N/A Engineer or Civil, Electrical, Electronic Engineering Technician
New Zealand certifying that the qualification and any further
learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered
Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand

A Diploma at NZQF Level 6 or higher with a minimum of 240 Highway engineering, construction or construction management Construction Project Manager or Project Builder
credits
Civil engineering Construction Project Manager or Civil Engineering Technician or Project
Builder

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6 or higher) with a N/A Construction Project Manager or Civil Engineering Technician
strand in Civil Engineering, 240 credits

New Zealand Diploma in Civil Engineering (Building and N/A Civil Engineering Technician
Construction) Level 7

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) N/A Quantity Surveyor or Project Builder
Level 6 or higher

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6 or higher) with a N/A Quantity Surveyor or Project Builder
strand in Quantity Surveying, 240 credits

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6 or higher) with a N/A Project Builder
strand in Construction Economics, Construction Management
or Building, 240 credits

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6 or higher) with a N/A Telecommunications, Telecommunications Network Engineer or
strand in Electrical Engineering, 240 credits Electrical Engineering Technician

New Zealand Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Level 7) N/A Electrical Engineering Technician

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6 or higher) with a N/A Electronic Engineering Technician
strand in Electronics Engineering, 240 credits

A diploma at NZQF Level 5 or higher Farm management, agriculture or dairy technology Dairy Cattle Farmer

A certificate at NZQF Level 4 or higher New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (NZQF Automotive Electrician
Level 4)
 New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (NZQF Diesel Motor Mechanic
Level 4)

Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New Zealand Dairy Cattle Farmer
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering N/A Automotive Electrician

(Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering N/A Diesel Motor Mechanic
(NZQF Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) with a strand in N/A Dairy Cattle Farmer
Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming

Effective 11/08/2023

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