Construction & Infrastructure Skill Shortage List
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This Updated: Construction & Infrastructure Skill Shortage List. Follow this list to get a better job. is effective from
27 May 2019.
This
list is part of Government immigration instructions as described in section 22
of the Immigration Act 2009. See notes at the end of this list.
Occupational Group |
Occupation and
ANZSCO Number |
Required
standard for work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications must be
comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Also see
Note 1 at the end of this list. |
Region |
Construction |
Construction Project
Manager (Foreman) (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111) |
A minimum of five years’
experience in building or maintaining roads AND staff management experience AND Appropriate
driver licence |
All regions |
Construction |
Project Builder (including
Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) (133112) |
One of the following qualifications: - 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 AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience |
Canterbury* |
Construction |
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 |
Canterbury* |
|
|
Surveyors (with an overseas
degree approved by NZIS) |
|
Engineering |
Civil Engineer (233211) |
One of the
following: - A Washington
Accord accredited (initial)
engineering degree (listed - see Note 3) - A Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (NZQF
Level 8) - 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
as a Chartered Professional Engineer by
Engineering New Zealand |
Canterbury* |
Engineering |
Structural Engineer
(233214) |
One of the
following: - A Washington
Accord accredited (initial)
engineering degree (listed - see Note 3) - A Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (NZQF
Level 8) - 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
as a Chartered Professional Engineer by
Engineering New Zealand. |
Canterbury* |
Engineering |
Electrical Engineer
(233311) |
One of the
following: - A Washington
Accord accredited (initial)
engineering degree (listed - see Note 3) - A Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8) - 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
as a Chartered Professional Engineer by
Engineering New Zealand |
Canterbury* |
Telecommunicatio
ns |
Telecommunicatio
ns
Engineer (263311) |
One of the
following: - Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours (Computer Engineering) or (Computer and Electronic
Engineering) or (Computer Systems Engineering) or (Electronic Engineering) or
(Electrical and Electronic Engineering) or (Electronics and Communication
Engineering) or (Electronics and Computer Engineering) or (Electronic/s and
Computer Systems Engineering) or
(Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) - A Washington
Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree (listed - see note 3) - A qualification
at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a |
Canterbury* |
|
|
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 or as an Engineering Technologist by
Engineering New Zealand AND a minimum of
three years' relevant post- qualification work experience |
|
Construction |
Building Associate (312112) |
New Zealand Certificate of
Carpentry (Level 4) or higher AND the New Zealand Certificate
in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience. |
Northland, Auckland |
Construction |
Building
Inspector / Building Surveyor
(312113) |
One of the
following qualifications: - 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, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas
of building surveying, architectural technology, construction management, or quantity surveying AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post- qualification work experience |
All regions |
Construction |
Surveying Technician
(Spatial Science Technician/Land Surveyor's Technician) (312116) |
One of the following: - A New Zealand
Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7) - A New Zealand
Bachelor of Surveying with Honours
(NZQF Level 8) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand
Diploma in Surveying (Level 6) - Professional
Associate Membership of the New
Zealand Institute of Surveyors AND a minimum of two
years’ relevant post– qualification work experience |
All regions |
Construction |
Surveying or Spatial
Science Technician (Building Information Modelling |
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 architecture, construction management or engineering AND |
All regions |
|
Professional) (312116) |
a minimum of five years'
work experience in the construction industry including at least two years in
Building Information Modelling related positions |
|
Construction |
Surveying Technician
(Spatial Science Technician/ Hydrographic Technician) (312116) |
One of the
following: - A New Zealand
Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7) - A New Zealand
Bachelor of Surveying with Honours
(NZQF Level 8) - A diploma at
NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of the New Zealand
Diploma in Surveying (Level 6) - Professional
Associate Membership of the New Zealand
Institute of Surveyors |
Northland, Auckland |
Engineering |
Civil
Engineering Draughtsperson (312211) |
A diploma at NZQF Level 6,
or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in
Engineering (Civil) (Level 6) |
All regions |
Engineering |
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 3) - 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 AND a minimum of three years’
work experience including a minimum of 12 months' relevant post-
qualification work experience in the past 18 months |
Canterbury* |
Engineering |
Electrical Engineering Draughtsperson (312311) |
A diploma at NZQF Level 6,
or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in
Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6) |
All regions |
Engineering |
Electrical Engineering
Technician (312312) |
One of the
following: - Bachelor's
degree in 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 |
Canterbury* |
|
|
accredited undergraduate
(initial) engineering degree in Electrical Engineering (listed - see Note 3) - 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 AND a minimum of
three years’ relevant post- qualification work experience |
|
Trades |
Metal Fabricator (322311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) OR a minimum of
three years' relevant work experience |
Canterbury* |
Trades |
Welder (322313) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) OR a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
Canterbury* |
Trades |
Fitter-Welder (323213) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering
Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) OR a minimum of
three years’ relevant work experience |
Canterbury* |
Trades |
Bricklayer
(331111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Brick and Block Laying strand of the New Zealand
Certificate in Trowel Trades (Level 4) AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the
scope of the Bricklaying and Blocklaying Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work
will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to
supervise RBW done within the scope of a Bricklaying and Blocklaying Licence
Class OR the duties of the Bricklayer will not include RBW Note
for employment where the entire or principal place of work is within the
territorial authorities of Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council |
Northland, Auckland,
Canterbury* |
|
|
or Waimakariri District Council: A minimum of three years’
relevant work experience, including at least 12 months' relevant work
experience in New Zealand may be accepted in place of a certificate at NZQF
Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Brick and Block Laying strand of the New Zealand
Certificate in Trowel Trades (Level 4). |
|
Trades |
Stonemason (331112) |
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
Stonemasonry (Level 4) Note
for employment where the entire or principal place of work is within the
territorial authorities of Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council
or Waimakariri District Council: A minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, including at
least 12 months' relevant work experience in New Zealand may be accepted in
place of thecertificate 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 Stonemasonry (Level 4). |
Northland, Auckland |
Trades |
Carpenter and Joiner
(331211) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (NZQF Level 4) AND A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Level
4) AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) license to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the
scope of the Carpentry Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under
the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work
done within the scope of the Carpentry Licence Class OR the duties of the
Carpenter will not include RBW Note
for employment where the entire or principal place of work is within the
territorial authorities of Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council
or Waimakariri District Council: A minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, including at
least 12 months' relevant work experience in New Zealand may be accepted in
place of having the two qualifications referred to above. |
All regions |
Trades |
Carpenter
(331212) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) license to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the
scope of the Carpentry Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under
the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work
done within the scope of the Carpentry Licence Class OR the duties of the
Carpenter will not include RBW Note
for employment where the entire or principal place of work is within the
territorial authorities of Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council
or Waimakariri District Council: A minimum of three years’
relevant work experience, including at least 12 months' relevant work
experience in New Zealand may be accepted in place of having a certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of New Zealand Certificate in
Carpentry (Level 4) |
All regions |
Trades |
Joiner (331213) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Level
4) OR a minimum of three years’
relevant work experience, including at least 12 months' relevant work experience
in New Zealand |
All regions |
Trades |
Floor Finisher (332111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand of the National Certificate in Flooring (Level 4) OR a minimum of three years
relevant work experience, including at least 12 months' relevant work
experience in New Zealand |
Northland, Auckland,
Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Canterbury* |
Trades |
Glazier (333111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level
4) AND a minimum of two years'
relevant post- qualification work experience AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) license to do relevant Restricted Building Work (RBW),
EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP
who is licensed to supervise relevant RBW, OR the duties of the Glazier will
not include RBW Note for employment where the entire or principal
place of work is within the territorial authorities of |
Northland, Auckland,
Nelson– Tasman, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury |
|
|
Christchurch
City Council, Selwyn District Council or Waimakariri District Council: A minimum of three years’
relevant work experience may be accepted in place of the requirement of a
certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the
credit and knowledge requirements of one strand in New Zealand
Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) and the minimum of two years' relevant post- qualification
work experience |
|
Trades |
Fibrous Plasterer (333211) |
A minimum of three years’
relevant work experience AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) license to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the
scope of the External Plastering Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be
done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to
supervise RBW work done within the scope of the External Plastering Licence
Class OR the duties of the Fibrous Plasterer will not include RBW Note
for employment where the entire or principal place of work is within the
territorial authorities of Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council
or Waimakariri District Council the following is required instead of the
above: A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Fibrous Plaster Installation strand of New Zealand
Certificate in Interior Linings Installation (Level 4) OR a minimum of three years’
relevant work experience, including at least 12 months' relevant work
experience in New Zealand AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) license to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the
scope of the External Plastering Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be
done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to
supervise RBW work done within the scope of an External Plastering Licence
Class OR the duties of the Fibrous A plasterer will not include RBW |
All regions |
Trades |
Solid Plasterer (333212) |
A minimum of three years’
relevant work experience AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) license to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the
scope of the External Plastering Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be
done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to
supervise RBW work done within the scope of the External Plastering Licence
Class OR the duties of the Solid Plasterer will not include RBW Note for employment where the entire or principal place
of work is within the territorial authorities of Christchurch City Council,
Selwyn District Council or Waimakariri
District Council the following is |
All regions |
|
|
required instead of the above: A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Solid Plastering strand of the New Zealand Certificate in
Trowel Trades (Level 4) OR a minimum of three years’ relevant work
experience, including at least 12 months' relevant work experience in New
Zealand AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) license to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the
scope of the External Plastering Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be
done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to
supervise RBW work done within the scope of an External Plastering Licence
Class OR the duties of the Solid Plasterer will
not include RBW |
|
Trades |
Roof Tiler (333311) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Roofing
(Installation) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’
relevant work experience AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the
scope of the Roofing Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the
supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work
done within the scope of the Roofing Licence Class OR the duties of the Roof
Tiler will not include RBW Note for employment where the entire or principal
place of work is within the territorial authorities of Christchurch City
Council, Selwyn District Council or Waimakariri District Council: A minimum of three years’
relevant work experience, including at least 12 months' relevant work
experience in New Zealand may be accepted in place of having a certificate at
NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and
knowledge requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in
Roofing (Installation) (Level 4) |
Northland, Auckland,
Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Nelson–Tasman, Marlborough, West Coast,
Canterbury, Otago, Southland |
Trades |
Wall and Floor Tiler
(333411) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the Floor and Wall Tiling strand of New Zealand
Certificate in Trowel Trades (Level 4) OR a minimum of three years’
relevant work experience, including at least 12 months' relevant work experience
in New Zealand |
Canterbury* |
Trades |
Plumber (General) (334111) |
Licensed or authorized as a
Plumber (not including a limited certificate holder) by the Plumbers,
Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board AND at least 12
months' relevant work experience in New Zealand |
All regions |
Trades |
Drainlayer (334113) |
Licensed or authorized as a
Drainlayer (not including a limited certificate holder) by the Plumbers,
Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board AND at least 12
months' relevant work experience in New Zealand |
Canterbury* |
Trades |
Roof Plumber (334115) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Roofing
(Installation) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years’
relevant work experience AND Licensed Building
Practitioner (LBP) license to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the
scope of the Roofing Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the
supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work
done within the scope of the Roofing Licence Class OR the duties of the Roof
Tiler will not include RBW |
Northland, Auckland,
Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Nelson–Tasman, Marlborough, West Coast,
Canterbury, Otago, Southland |
Trades |
Airconditioning and
Refrigeration Mechanic (342111) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning (Trade) (Level 4) AND at least 12
months' relevant work experience in New Zealand |
Canterbury* |
Trades |
Electric Line Mechanic (342211) |
NZ registration as a line
mechanic or a limited certificate as a line mechanic from the Electrical Workers
Registration Board |
Canterbury* |
ICT, Electronics, and Telecommunications |
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) (342411) |
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 Telecommunications
(Level 4) |
All regions |
ICT, Electronics and Telecommunicatio ns |
Telecommunicatio
ns
Cable Jointer (342412) |
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 Telecommunications
(Level 4) |
All regions |
ICT, Electronics and Telecommunicatio ns |
Telecommunicatio
ns
Technician (342414) |
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 Telecommunications
(Level 4) |
All regions |
Transport |
Truck Driver (General)
(733111) |
NZ recognized Full Class 4
or 5 Driver Licence AND a minimum of three years’
experience driving heavy rigid (gross laden weight of more than 18,000kg) or
heavy combination (gross combined weight of more than 25,000kg) vehicles,
including at least 12 months' relevant work experience in New Zealand |
Canterbury* |
Trades |
Scaffolder
(821712) |
A certificate at NZQF Level
4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge
requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years' relevant post- qualification
work experience |
All regions |
* For this
occupation, Canterbury is defined as the area within the territorial
authorities of Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council or
Waimakariri District Council
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
post-qualification work experience is included as a requirement it applies to
all qualifications listed for the occupation (unless otherwise indicated).
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