The New Zealand Occupation List 2023 comprises of the high demand occupations in the country. This list plays a vital role in New Zealand skilled immigration visa program.It is also called as New Zealand Skills Shortage List. If the candidate has required qualification and  holds work experience in one of the occupations mentioned on the list then,their chances of getting work or  permanent residency visa increases.

The New Zealand Occupation List is operated by the New Zealand authorities. The main reason to publish the New Zealand jobs in demand list is to fill the occupations that are not fulfilled by the locals.

New Zealand Skill Shortage List is segregated into four categories:

• Long-term Skill shortage List (LTSSL)
• Regional Skill Shortage List (ISSL)
• Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage list (CSSL)
• Skill level classification

This The Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and it identifies occupations where there is a sustained and on-going shortage of highly skilled workers both globally and throughout New Zealand. If you are on this list, it will boost your points total towards skilled migration or if you have a job offer and are on this list, you can effectively go ahead and apply for the Work to Residence visa in which you work for two years and can then apply for permanent residency.

The former Immediate Skill Shortage List got replaced by the new Regional Skill Shortage List (RSSL) on May 27, 2019. This list targets the regions based on occupations that have a shortage of skilled workers and at this time, it includes 15 regions. If your job is on the RSSL list and you have the relevant qualification and experience, you can be granted with an Essential Skills Work Visa.

This New Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List (CISSL) replaced the  Canterbury Skills Shortage List (CSSL) and came into effect on December 17, 2018. This list reflects the skill shortages in the New Zealand construction labour market that is primarily constructed to fulfill the Industrial labor requirements in the country.  If your occupation appears on the list, you can apply for an Essential Skills Work Visa.

To be classified as skilled for the Skilled Migrant Category you need to be either;

ANZSCO level 1-3 AND paid at or above $25 per hour ($52,000 per year based on a 40 hour week)

OR

ANZSCO level 4-5 AND paid at or above $37.50 per hour ($78,000 per year based on a 40 hour week)