Essential Skills work visa holders gaining New Zealand residence within three years
By select occupation, % of workers approved in the year ended June 2013
| Main occupation | % of first time Essential Skills workers |
|---|---|
| Chef | 32.282% |
| Cafe or restaurant manager | 47.856% |
| Carpenter | 39.247% |
| Retail manager (general) | 50.423% |
| Resident medical officer | 25.212% |
| Dairy cattle farm worker | 1.608% |
| Dairy cattle farmer | 9.69% |
| Registered nurse (aged care) | 94.048% |
| Aged or disabled carer | 42.661% |
| Deck hand | 0% |