ANZSCO to be Replaced by New National Occupation List - 2024

The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), used by Immigration New Zealand for visa applications, is set to be replaced by separate systems tailored to each country. New Zealand will introduce its own classification system called the National Occupation List (NOL) on November 20, 2024.

This change follows a consultation period that highlighted the need for distinct systems due to significant changes in the labor markets of both countries. Immigration New Zealand will continue to use ANZSCO until the transition to the new system is complete, with further updates expected in 20251.

Source Link: For more details, you can visit the official announcement here.

FAQs

What is ANZSCO?

ANZSCO stands for the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. It grades occupations according to skill levels, ranging from 1 (most skilled) to 5 (less skilled).

When will the new system be implemented?

The National Occupation List (NOL) will be introduced on November 20, 2024, but the transition will take some time, with further updates expected in 2025.

Why is ANZSCO being replaced?

The decision to replace ANZSCO follows a consultation period that found strong support for separate systems due to significant changes in the labor markets of both countries.

For more information on how the new system will work, visit the Stats NZ website.

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