Green list changes – Changes to Work to Residence and occupations on the Green List | Immigration New Zealand
From 8 April 2024 onwards, 6 roles will be added to the Green List, equating to 9 ANZSCO occupations:
- Straight to Residence
- Aviation Engineer (Avionics, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineer)
- Naval Architect (aka Marine Designer)
- ICT Database and Systems Administrator
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Work to Residence
- Corrections Officer
The roles that were previously announced will NOT be added to the Green List:
- Paving Plant Operator
- Metal Fabricator
- Pressure Welder
- Welder
- Fitter (General)
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter-Welder
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Panel Beater
- Vehicle Painter
- Road Roller Operator
Previous plans to add these 7 roles to the Construction and Infrastructure Sector Agreement will NOT progress:
- Driller’s Assistant
- Earthmoving Labourer
- Earthmoving Plant Operator general
- Linemarker
- Machine Operators not elsewhere classified
- Mechanic’s Assistant
- Road Traffic Controller