Verification Officer

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• Verification Officer 
• Salary range: USD $60,000 – $90,000 | Washington DC based | Locally engaged.
• Permanent full time opportunity

About the Role - Tēnei tūranga:

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.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

**Skills and Experience Required

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• 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.
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is advantageous.

For New Zealand based applicants - If you are interested in this role, you are encouraged to explore any possible New Zealand tax implications, including whether the Government Service Rule applies to you.

All applicants must have the ability to work in the United States, or the ability to obtain a visa to work in the United States.  You will be hired as a locally engaged staff member under the employment laws of the USA. There will be no assistance with additional living expenses or relocation costs.

About MBIE - Ētahi kōrero mō 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
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

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.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahunga roa o ngā iwi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapa kua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

How to Apply - Me pēhea te tono:

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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 Nik Sharma at nikhil.sharma@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/20213 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday, 18 October 2026