Permanent Full-Time Visa Decisions Specialist

New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development; Auckland; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary of $63,278 +KiwiSaver

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is part of MBIE and leads visa decisions in Aotearoa New Zealand. This Immigration Officer role involves assessing visa applications, applying legislation, and delivering well-reasoned outcomes in a high-volume environment.

You will manage your own workflow, interact with internal and external stakeholders, and build robust relationships within the Visa Operations network to ensure high-quality results.

Qualifications

• High volume caseload and workflow management.
• Advanced computer literacy across a range of digital platforms, systems, and software packages.
• Exceptional written communication and correct use of grammar to convey rationale.
• Eye for detail and ability to interpret information.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new information as required.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong moral compass and acting with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assessing visa applications against current legislation and policy, ensuring decisions are sound and well-supported.
• Managing a high-volume caseload with efficiency and care.
• Using multiple systems and screens to interpret detailed information and provide clear written rationale for decisions.
• Building strong relationships across the Visa Operations network, the immigration system, and with external partners.

Job description

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is part of MBIE and leads visa decisions in Aotearoa New Zealand. This Immigration Officer role involves assessing visa applications, applying legislation, and delivering well-reasoned outcomes in a high-volume environment.

You will manage your own workflow, interact with internal and external stakeholders, and build robust relationships within the Visa Operations network to ensure high-quality results.