Licensed Immigration Adviser

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Client Consultation: Provide comprehensive, accurate information and strategic immigration advice to prospective migrants and employer clients.
• Visa Application Preparation: Compile, draft, review, and lodge high-quality temporary and resident visa applications.
• Legal Representation: Act as an intermediary to legally represent clients throughout visa processing, appeals, and before relevant review bodies (e.g., Immigration and Protection Tribunal).
• Legal Liaison: Collaborate and liaise with legal professionals regarding matters requiring judicial review or court proceedings.
• Compliance and Records: Ensure strict adherence to the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct and retain accurate client records and documentation.

Key requirements, Qualifications and Experience:

• Registration and Licensing: Must hold a current Full or Provisional Licensed Immigration Adviser licence issued by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA); OR
• Experience: At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in end-to-end New Zealand visa processing, legal submissions, and handling complex immigration cases.
• Legal knowledge: Strong knowledge of the Immigration Act 2009, INZ Operational Manual, relevant regulations, and review procedures.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills: Proven ability to manage client relationships professionally and liaise effectively with legal professionals and government bodies.
• Language advantage: Fluency or proficiency in spoken and written Vietnamese language is advantageous to serve our primary client base, but is not compulsory.