Support Officer

Overview

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

About the Role

The Refugee and Migrant Services branch sits within the Immigration Branch. The Refugee Status Unit is responsible for deciding claims for Refugee and Protection Status in New Zealand.

An opportunity exists for a motivated Support Officer in the Refugee Status Unit with the Refugee and Migrant Services Branch of Immigration New Zealand.

As Support Officer you will contribute to the operations of the Unit by :

• Data entry e.g. for confirmation of claim forms
• Managing information systems : recording, storing and retrieving information in written and electronic formats
• Being the public face of the unit - assisting claimants and their lawyers and responding to inquiries from the public
• Processing invoices
• General administration duties

Responsibilities

Salary and Term

What We Offer

Skills and Experience Required

We are keen to hear from you if you have :

For your application to be considered you must be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa.

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.

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori 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, Māori, other Māori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori 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 Māori 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.

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.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Emily Boyd at (emailprotected) quoting ref MBIE / 18550 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on XXX

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Make a difference with Immigration New Zealand, utilise your strong administration experience and develop your career in this varied role.

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