This guide walks through every realistic pathway for migrating to Australia as a Wine Maker under ANZSCO 234213. 234213 sits on the MLTSSL + CSOL — meaning Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491, Subclass 186 Direct Entry, Subclass 494, and Subclass 482 Core Skills are all open.
For the assessing-authority detail, see the 234213 skills assessment guide. For worked numbers, see the 234213 cost & timeline case study.
Visa eligibility snapshot
| Visa | Status for 234213 |
|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Independent points-tested) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 190 (State-nominated PR) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 186 Direct Entry | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 482 Core Skills | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer-sponsored Regional) | Open ✅ |
What ANZSCO 234213 covers
- Winemaker — vinification, blending, fermentation, maturation
- Sparkling specialist — methode champenoise / charmat
- Fortified specialist — port, sherry, muscat, tokay
- Vintner / cellar master
- QC / lab winemaker
- Sensory / wine science specialist
- Senior / chief winemaker
Pathway A — Subclass 189 (Independent PR)
Senior winemakers with international wine awards / show experience are competitive at 189.
Pathway B — Subclass 190 (state-nominated PR)
States actively nominate — particularly SA (Barossa, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Clare, Adelaide Hills, Riverland), VIC (Yarra Valley, Mornington, Heathcote, King Valley), NSW (Hunter Valley, Mudgee, Riverina), TAS, WA (Margaret River, Great Southern).
Pathway C — Subclass 491 → 191
Extremely strong regional pathway — virtually all Australian wine regions are regional. South Australia wine regions, Yarra Valley, Mornington, Hunter Valley, Margaret River, Tasmania.
Pathway D — Subclass 186 Direct Entry / 494 / 482
Realistic 186 / 482 / 494 sponsors
- Major Australian wine companies — Treasury Wine Estates (Penfolds, Wolf Blass), Pernod Ricard Winemakers Australia (Jacob's Creek), Accolade Wines (Hardys, Banrock Station, Grant Burge), Casella Family Brands ([yellow tail])
- Boutique premium — Henschke, Vasse Felix, Cullen, Yalumba, Wynns, Tahbilk, Rockford, Two Hands
- Sparkling specialists — Chandon Australia, House of Arras, Jansz Tasmania, Bay of Fires
- Riverland / volume producers — Berri Estates, Renmano
- Wine research — AWRI (Australian Wine Research Institute), Wine Australia
- Universities — University of Adelaide (Roseworthy), Charles Sturt University
Common mistakes that cost winemakers their assessment
Confusing 234213 with 121213 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer / 121211 Cotton Grower (Aus) / 121221 Grain Grower or 234112 Agricultural Scientist. Wine making (oenology) = 234213. Viticulture / vineyard management often fits 234112 / 234115 instead.
Cellar hand / lab tech at AQF Cert / Diploma level. Trade-level cellar work fits 841xxx codes — not 234213.
Tools to plan your pathway
- Eligibility wizard
- Visa fee calculator
- ANZSCO search — confirm 234213 vs 234112 / 234115
- Document checklist
Where to verify the rules
Next step
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