Manager Risk Rules

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Be at the forefront of immigration risk targeting and rule deployment

Lead a team of technical specialists delivering high-impact solutions

Collaborate across agencies and international partners to enhance system integrity

Salary $118,390 - $143,639 + KiwiSaver and Wellness Benefits

Location Wellington or Auckland

Tenei turanga - About the Role :

Immigration New Zealand's Immigration Risk and Border (IRB) branch is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head the Risk Rules team within the Joint Targeting and Analytics (JTA) unit.

This team plays a critical role in developing, deploying, and managing visa triage and border risk targeting rules that support immigration decision-making and protect the integrity of New Zealand's immigration system.

As Manager Risk Rules, you will lead a team of technical specialists responsible for designing (in collaboration with Risk Analysis teams) and implementing business rules across multiple systems.

You'll work closely with ICT, Future Services, and other border agencies to ensure robust, sustainable rule delivery systems and risk targeting products.

Your leadership will be key in driving continuous improvement, ensuring consistency, and enhancing INZ's risk management capability.

This is a strategic, technical, and people leadership role that requires strong stakeholder engagement, system thinking, and a commitment to innovation and excellence.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

Proven experience in leading the strategic design of risk rule processes and deployment of risk rule systems

Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams

Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities

Strategic thinking with the ability to operationalise complex concepts and monitor performance

Experience in risk management and understanding of its application in business operations

Knowledge of risk rule development and deployment applications, or the ability to acquire it quickly

Familiarity with relevant legislation and data privacy principles in a risk rule context

Strong communication skills – able to convey complex technical concepts in plain English

A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Ability to obtain a national security clearance

At time of application you must be a New Zealand Citizen or hold a Permanent Resident Visa.

Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE :

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

Mahi Tahi – Better Together

Maia – Bold and brave

Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

Me pehea te tono - How to Apply :

Click here to view a position description.

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

Email Emily Boyd at

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Applications close on Tuesday, 18 November

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