Refugee & Protection Officer – Shape Fair Status Decisions

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Wellness benefits

Job summary

MBIE in Auckland is seeking a Refugee and Protection Officer to make decisions on refugee and protection status in line with New Zealand and international law. You will interview claimants, analyse information, and write decisions within a supportive, high-performing team.

The role requires research, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. NZ citizenship or PR is required. Permanent full-time role in Auckland CBD.

Qualifications

• Experience applying refugee status determination principles.
• Ability to interview claimants and assess evidence.
• Strong writing and analytical skills to produce clear decisions.

Responsibilities

• Make refugee and protection status determinations under NZ law and international instruments.
• Interview claimants, conduct investigations and analyse information.
• Write high-quality decisions that are fair and balanced.

Skills

Interviewing claimants

Legal principles application

Research and analysis

Writing quality decisions

Verbal and written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

MBIE in Auckland is seeking a Refugee and Protection Officer to make decisions on refugee and protection status in line with New Zealand and international law. You will interview claimants, analyse information, and write decisions within a supportive, high-performing team.

The role requires research, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. NZ citizenship or PR is required. Permanent full-time role in Auckland CBD.