Appendix 2: Occupation Groups

SSC Occupation Structure

NZSCO (Sub-Major Group)

Example Occupations

Managers

Corporate Managers

Administration Manager (including Policy Managers), Information Technology Manager

Legislators & Administrators

Chief Executive, Diplomatic Representative

Professionals

Other Professionals

Accountant, Human Resources Officer, Financial Adviser, Social Scientist

Teaching Professionals

University Lecturer, Education Adviser

Associate Professionals

Other Associate Professionals

Legal clerk, Social Worker, Case Worker, Customs Officer

Science/Technical

Life Science & Health Associate Professionals

Occupation Therapist, Medical Lab Technician

Life Science & Health Professionals

Biologist, Conservation Officer

Physical Science & Engineering Associate Professionals

Computer Support Technician, Safety Inspector

Physical, Mathematical & Engineering Science Professionals

Systems Analyst, Surveyor

Office Clerks

Office Clerks

Typist & Word Processor Operator, Secretary, General Clerk

Customer Services Clerks

Customer Services Clerks

Information Clerk and Other Receptionist, Telephone Switchboard Operator

Personal & Protective Services Workers

Personal & Protective Services Workers

Chef, Security Officer, Prison Officer

Salespersons, Demonstrators & Models

Sales Assistant

Trades & Production Workers

Building Trades Workers

Plumber, Electrician

Drivers & Mobile Machinery Operators

Taxi Driver

Industrial Plant Operators

Boiler Attendant, Welder

Labourers & Related Elementary Service Workers

Cleaner, Courier

Market Oriented Agricultural & Fishery Workers

Farmer, Hunter & Trapper

Metal & Machinery Trades Workers

Mechanic

Other Craft & Related Trades Workers

Tailor, Canvas Worker

Precision Trades Workers

Book binder, Desktop Publisher

Stationary Machine Operators & Assemblers

Dry Cleaner

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Response Outside Scope or Not Stated

Response Unidentifiable