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

  1. Aerospace Engineer
  2. Biomedical Engineer
  3. Chemical Engineer
  4. Civil Engineer
  5. Electrical Engineer
  6. Electronics Engineer
  7. Environmental Engineer
  8. Industrial Engineer
  9. Mechanical Engineer
  10. Mechatronics Engineer
  11. Network Engineer
  12. Petroleum Engineer
  13. Software Engineer
  14. Telecommunications Engineer

Healthcare

  1. Anaesthetist
  2. Cardiologist
  3. Dermatologist
  4. Endocrinologist
  5. Gastroenterologist
  6. General Practitioner
  7. Haematologist
  8. Immunologist
  9. Infectious Disease Specialist
  10. Nephrologist
  11. Neurologist
  12. Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
  13. Ophthalmologist
  14. Orthopaedic Surgeon
  15. Pathologist
  16. Psychiatrist
  17. Radiologist
  18. Rheumatologist
  19. Surgeon
  20. Urologist

Information Technology

  1. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer
  2. Cyber Security Specialist
  3. Data Analyst
  4. Data Scientist
  5. Database Administrator
  6. IT Project Manager
  7. Network Architect
  8. Software Developer
  9. Systems Administrator
  10. Web Developer

Business and Finance

  1. Actuary
  2. Business Analyst
  3. Chartered Accountant
  4. Financial Analyst
  5. Financial Planner
  6. Human Resources Manager
  7. Investment Analyst
  8. Management Consultant
  9. Marketing Manager
  10. Operations Manager
  11. Risk Manager
  12. Supply Chain Manager

Skilled Trades

  1. Automotive Technician
  2. Bricklayer
  3. Carpenter
  4. Electrician
  5. Glazier
  6. Hairdresser/Barber
  7. Joiner
  8. Locksmith
  9. Plumber
  10. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
  11. Roofer
  12. Sheetmetal Worker
  13. Welder

Other

  1. Air Traffic Controller
  2. Architect
  3. Biologist
  4. Chemist
  5. Geologist
  6. Meteorologist
  7. Physicist
  8. 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.