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The lists
that contain the occupations where there are immediate and long-term
shortages of skilled workers were released today by the Department of
Labour (Workforce). The Long Term Skill Shortage List (formerly the
Priority Occupations List (POL)) and the Immediate Skill Shortage List
(formerly the Occupational Shortages List (OSL)) are the result of
consultation with Government agencies, industry training organisations
(ITOs) and unions.
Key changes
Long Term Skill Shortage List (formerly the Priority Occupations List
(POL))
-Civil Engineering has been expanded to be called Professional
Engineers which will include Roading, Design, Structural, Mechanical,
Geotechnical, Electronic, Project, Transport/Traffic, Fire, Civil, and
Environmental engineers, and the qualifications requirements for these
occupations have been amended.
-The skills list for Information Communications Technology (ICT) has
been amended to reflect actual skill shortages.
-Orchard Managers, Agronomist/Crop Production Managers and Grower
Managers, and Automotive Electricians, Fitter & Turner, Cabinet maker,
Boatbuilder, Carpenter/Joiner, Fitter Welder, and Plumber have been
added.
-Automotive Mechanics (petrol and diesel) have become two separate
occupations: Diesel Mechanic and Motor Mechanic.
Immediate Skill Shortage List (formerly the Occupational Shortage List
(OSL))
Added to all regions
Chip sealing, Asphalt or other Technical Manager (Roading and
Infrastructure) Construction and Maintenance Managers (Roading and
Infrastructure) Crane Operators, Crop Foreman, Dairy Farm Managers
(and amended to read Farm Manager (Dairy, Sheep/Arable, Beef),
Electronic Service Technician, Foreman (Roading and Infrastructure),
Florists – Senior, Flooring Tradespersons, Glazier, Heavy Vehicle
Drivers, Orchard Foreman, Osteopath, Pig Farm Manager, Plastics Die
Setter, Roofing Tradesperson, Scaffolder, Sheet metal worker,
Shepherd, Ski and Snowboard Technicians
Added to some regions
-Analytical Chemist added to North Island regions
-Beekeepers added to South Island regions
-Dental Assistants added to the Auckland region
-Shearer (wool harvester) added to Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury
regions
Extended to all regions
Accountant – Chartered, Arborist, Assistant Herd Managers, Autoglazier,
Cardio/Respiratory Technician, Chef (added with mandatory
qualifications and experience), Early Childhood Education Teacher
(replaces Early Childhood Education Supervisor), Hospitality
Supervisor, Microbiologist, Post Doctoral fellows, Trackwork rider,
Travel Consultant – Senior
Extended to other regions
-Coach builder has been extended to include the Waikato region
Extended occupation
-Land Surveyors has been extended to include Licensed Cadastral
Surveyors
Removed
-Horse Trainer
-Plastics Research and Development (replaced with Plastics Die Setter)
-Early Childhood Education Supervisor (replaced with Early Childhood
Education Teacher)
Removed and added to the Long Term Skill Shortage List (formerly POL)
-Boatbuilder, Cabinet maker, Carpenter/Joiner, Design Engineer,
Electronic Engineer, Fitter and Turner, Plumber, Structural Engineer,
Traffic Engineer, Welder
Renamed
-Doctors – renamed Medical Doctors
-Dairy Farm Managers – amended to read Farm Manager (Dairy,
Sheep/Arable, Beef)
-Electronic Repairs Trades People – renamed Electronic Service
Technician
Qualifications updated
-Teachers
The consultation process
As part of the six-monthly occupational shortage review, the
Department of Labour (Workforce) piloted a new public submission and
consultation process, which aimed to be more facilitative, transparent
and easier to use. We would like to thank all the employers and
industry bodies that participated in the process.
Timing of future reviews
Subsequent biannual reviews of the occupational skills shortages lists
will be timed to coincide with the release of new policy. |
