Licensed Immigration Advisor

Position Purpose:
To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the business by providing a high level of technical expertise and support to potential immigrants, client organisations and CCR staff.

• Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed

Requirements:

• A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice qualification approved by the Immigration Advisers Authority.
• A current full or provisional Immigration adviser license issued by the Immigration Advisers Authority.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience is required

Key Responsibilities:

• Immigration applications process
• Provide accurate and timely Licensed Immigration Adviser services.
• Ensure that all internal file notes & immigration submissions are carried out in a manner
  demonstrating the highest level of competence & expertise, and in line with the organisation's standard operating procedures.
• Ensure documentation is complete and any issues are identified
• Decide how to resolve issues with applications
• Resolve queries on applications from the Department, clients or candidates
• Liaise with clients, candidates and the Department within the limitations that apply
• Approve applications to go to the department
• Represent both the employers and candidates to their best interest on their immigration maters at all times.
• Providing immigration advice to enquiries
• Conducting eligibility assessments for visa application
• Follow up/escalate applications with INZ
• Reviewing applications for lodgement
• Ensure deadlines for submissions are met.
• Liaise with other LIA and/or Immigration Manager for assistance where necessary
• Responding to enquiries from candidates/employers and INZ as required.
• Staying up to date with INZ policy and process
• Implementing the internal process for the team if there are any new changes in Immigration policy