List of care workforce sector and tourism and hospitality occupations
Occupations in care workforce, tourism and hospitality sectors listed in Appendix 14, used for median wage exemptions in certain work visa categories.
- Status
- active
- Updated
- 2026-04-30
- Also known as
- Appendix 14 occupationsCare workforce occupationsTourism and hospitality occupations
- Sources
- A-appendix-14-list-of-care-workforce-sector-and-tourism-and-ho
At a glance
This page lists the occupations defined in Appendix 14 of the Immigration Instructions that are recognised as belonging to the care workforce sector or the tourism and hospitality sector. For certain work visa categories, employment in one of these occupations may exempt the applicant from the median wage threshold [A-appendix-14-list-of-care-workforce-sector-and-tourism-and-ho].
Definition
The following occupations, identified by ANZSCO code, are listed in Appendix 14 as of 10 March 2025 [A-appendix-14-list-of-care-workforce-sector-and-tourism-and-ho].
Care Workforce
- Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Māori Health Assistant) (411512)
- Disabilities Services Officer (411712)
- Residential Care Officer (411715)
- Aged or Disabled Carer (423111)
- Nursing Support Worker (423312)
- Personal Care Assistant (423313)
- Therapy Aide (423314)
- Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant (423411)
- Diversional Therapist (411311)
Tourism and Hospitality
- Hotel Service Manager (431411)
- Hotel or Motel Manager (141311)
- Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec (141999)
- Licensed Club Manager (141411)
- Conference and Event Organiser (149311)
- Travel Consultant (451612)
- Travel Agency Manager (142116)
- Tour Guide (451412)
- Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager (141211)
- Diving Instructor (Open Water) (452311)
- Hunting Guide (452213)
- Gallery or Museum Technician (399311)
- Trekking Guide (452216)
- Waiter (431511)
- Commercial Housekeeper (811411)
- Kitchenhand (851311)
- Barista (431112)
- Hotel or Motel Receptionist (542113)
- Bar Attendant (431111)
- Fast Food Cook (851111)
- Food Trades Assistants nec (851299)
- Hospitality Workers nec (431999)
- Cafe Worker (431211)
- Pastrycook's Assistant (851211)
- Doorperson or Luggage Porter (431912)
- Gaming Worker (431311)
- Travel Attendants nec (451799)
Application in decisions
Immigration officers use this list when assessing work visa applications under instructions that permit median wage exemptions for care workforce or tourism and hospitality sector roles. An applicant must be employed in a role that substantially matches an occupation on the list, based on the ANZSCO code and the actual tasks performed [A-appendix-14-list-of-care-workforce-sector-and-tourism-and-ho].
Interpretation & edge cases
- The list is effective from 10 March 2025, replacing earlier versions that focused solely on median wage exemptions [A-appendix-14-list-of-care-workforce-sector-and-tourism-and-ho].
- Occupations are defined by ANZSCO codes. If a job is not an exact match but falls under a “nec” (not elsewhere classified) code, the officer may still consider it provided the duties align with the sector.
- The list does not guarantee a visa; it only satisfies the occupation requirement where that is a condition of the relevant immigration instructions.
Citations
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