Immigration Officer: Impactful Visa Decisions (Hamilton)

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE in Hamilton seeks an Immigration Officer to assess and decide on visa applications, using judgement and analysis to deliver fair, well-reasoned outcomes. You will manage your own workflow and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure high-quality decisions.

The Hamilton site offers in-person induction and training for up to six months, with potential flexible working options after competency is reached. Applicants must be NZ citizens or permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Manage a high-volume caseload with efficiency and care.
• Exceptional written communication and grammar for rationale.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Assess visa applications against current legislation and policy.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with efficiency and care.
• Interpret detailed information across multiple systems and provide written rationale.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with critical thinking.

Skills

High volume caseload

Digital literacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Resilience under pressure

Adaptability

Integrity

Tools

Modern workplace tech

Job description

MBIE in Hamilton seeks an Immigration Officer to assess and decide on visa applications, using judgement and analysis to deliver fair, well-reasoned outcomes. You will manage your own workflow and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure high-quality decisions.

The Hamilton site offers in-person induction and training for up to six months, with potential flexible working options after competency is reached. Applicants must be NZ citizens or permanent residents.