Verification Officer

NZ Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment•Washington, DC

10d•$60,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Verification Officer role is part of a global network that supports immigration decisions. Working closely with Immigration Officers and other Immigration New Zealand teams you will act as a risk and verification expert and provide advice for all internal clients, specifically as it relates to visa from applicants in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. The Verification Officer provides high level analysis on risk, issues and trends arising from markets which may affect the integrity of the immigration system. The Verification Officer undertakes robust risk monitoring and review activities to support decision-making that results in positive outcomes for New Zealand, while also providing advice on appropriate risk management strategies to decision-makers. Working collaboratively with external agencies and with New Zealand and offshore staff you will develop strong professional relationships to leverage positive and timely immigration related outcomes.

Requirements

Technical knowledge of risk management methodology and a broad experience of its application within a regulatory environment.
Understanding of applying verification techniques to an immigration context, including interviewing.
Experience in using tools/systems and templates to assess and validate documentation and information.
Knowledge of visa processing and border operations.
Highly developed written communication and report writing skills.
Experience working in a regulatory environment.
Experience with stakeholder engagement.
Understanding of North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
Ability to work in the United States, or the ability to obtain a visa to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Act as a risk and verification expert and provide advice for all internal clients, specifically as it relates to visa from applicants in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
Provide high level analysis on risk, issues and trends arising from markets which may affect the integrity of the immigration system.
Undertake robust risk monitoring and review activities to support decision-making that results in positive outcomes for New Zealand.
Provide advice on appropriate risk management strategies to decision-makers.
Work collaboratively with external agencies and with New Zealand and offshore staff to develop strong professional relationships to leverage positive and timely immigration related outcomes.