New zealand skill shortage list
New Zealand has a list of occupations that are in short supply, known as the "Long Term Skill Shortage List" (LTSSL). This list is maintained by Immigration New Zealand and is used to identify occupations that are in high demand and have a shortage of skilled workers in New Zealand.
Here is the current LTSSL list, which is subject to change:
Engineering and Technology
- Aerospace Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
Healthcare
- Anaesthetist
- Cardiologist
- Dermatologist
- Endocrinologist
- Gastroenterologist
- General Practitioner
- Haematologist
- Immunologist
- Infectious Disease Specialist
- Nephrologist
- Neurologist
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Pathologist
- Psychiatrist
- Radiologist
- Rheumatologist
- Surgeon
- Urologist
Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrator
- IT Project Manager
- Network Architect
- Software Developer
- Systems Administrator
- Web Developer
Business and Finance
- Actuary
- Business Analyst
- Chartered Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Human Resources Manager
- Investment Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Risk Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
Skilled Trades
- Automotive Technician
- Bricklayer
- Carpenter
- Electrician
- Glazier
- Hairdresser/Barber
- Joiner
- Locksmith
- Plumber
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
- Roofer
- Sheetmetal Worker
- Welder
Other
- Air Traffic Controller
- Architect
- Biologist
- Chemist
- Geologist
- Meteorologist
- Physicist
- Statistician
Please note that this list is subject to change, and new occupations may be added or removed as the needs of the New Zealand job market evolve. It's also important to note that having a job offer from a New Zealand employer is usually a requirement for obtaining a work visa in these occupations.