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New Zealand Unveils National Occupation List for Visa Applications

10/31/2025

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New Zealand is transitioning to the National Occupation List (NOL), which categorizes jobs by skill levels 1 to 5 and will replace the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
To apply for visas including the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) or Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV), applicants must use the appropriate NOL occupation codes.
Some NOL occupations are not recognized for AEWV, requiring ANZSCO codes.

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Story summary

New Zealand is transitioning to the National Occupation List (NOL), which categorizes jobs by skill levels 1 to 5 and will replace the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
To apply for visas including the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) or Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV), applicants must use the appropriate NOL occupation codes.
Some NOL occupations are not recognized for AEWV, requiring ANZSCO codes.