Green List for Civil Engineering Technician

To work out whether you meet the definition of Civil Engineering Technician as per Appendix 13 of the Operational Manual, check against the details below.
Details on eligibility for Straight to Residency or Green List Work to Residence pathways and streamlined Accredited Employer Work Visa
Minimum pay requirement
$29.66 per hour
Qualification
Optional
Work experience
N/A
Registration
Optional
Membership
N/A
Contractor
N/A
Non-Degree Post-Study Work Visa
Yes
Based on Operation Manual Appendix 13 published on 11 August 2023

Category

Green List Tier 1

Occupational Group

Engineering

ANZSCO Code

312212

ANZSCO Description

Conducts tests of construction materials, prepares sketches and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.

Green List Requirements

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 2)
  • 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

Minimum Pay Requirement

A minimum hourly pay rate of $29.66 is required.

Residency Pathway

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

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