• Immigration Officer

• Permanent full time position

• Beijing Based

 

The Visa Services group ensures that New Zealand has the right mix of skilled workers as part of achieving the Department of Labour’s goal of helping lift productivity. With over 1,000 people, Workforce identifies the country’s labour force and skill needs, manages the immigration process and provides support and policy advice for the government’s employment, skills and immigration initiatives.

 

We are looking for an Immigration Officer who operates with integrity in all transactions. You will have energy and determination to achieve and have a broad educational background with some tertiary study.

 

Our Immigration Officer will have:

• The ability to manage fluctuating workloads and work to tight deadlines

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Mandarin and English

• Experience in excellent customer service and working within a team

• Ability to interpret legislation, procedural and immigration instruction guidelines, and frame clear assessments and conclusions

• Experience in working with all people of differing cultural backgrounds, gender and abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of fairness and natural justice

• Experience in assessing and analysing documentary evidence, including exercising sound judgement

 

The applicant must have the ability to work in China. The remuneration range is 97,958 to 146,937 RMB per annum. Any relocation or accommodation costs will be at the successful applicant’s expense. The successful candidate will be expected to commence work in March 2012.

 

Applications close 5:00 pm Beijing time, Tuesday, 28th February 2012.

Applying for the role: Please send your applications to @dol.govt.nz. Please do not use the apply button below in this instance.

 

All applications must include your CV, application form and a cover letter of no more than 250 words which describes how your skills and experience relate to the key capabilities of the position. Please send your application to Jun Ren at @dol.govt.nz

The Department of Labour is an EEO employer and invites applications from all sectors of the community.