Identity Resolution Specialist -- Flexible, Wellington

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Be part of a high performing team and develop a career in identity management Manage identity, detect fraud, and help maintain immigration integrity Fulltime permanent positions Flexible working opportunity Wellington based Salary range: $60,727 - $70,625 p.a. + KiwiSaver & Wellness benefits We have multiple identity resolver roles in the Identity Management team within Identity Services in the Immigration Risk and Border (IRB) branch of Immigration New Zealand. IRB works to protect and enhance the integrity of the immigration system. The Identity Services team offers specialist expertise that supports identity and biometric services within INZ. The team performs a variety of functions to support visa and NZeTA decision making and manage risk, including: Manual resolution of automated face and biographic matching Forensic and biometric services International information sharing and engagement This position is responsible for undertaking biographic and biometric identity resolution tasks and provides an opportunity to further develop identity management skills and to build knowledge of the immigration system within a learning environment. In return we offer: An exciting career pathway in identity management A chance to be exposed to the entire immigration system and develop valuable transferrable skills and knowledge A positive, learning environment with on-the-job training and support MBIE supports a wide range of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what might work for both you and us. Skills and Experience Required - Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana: High attention to, and an eye for, detail Knowledge of identity management or the ability to acquire knowledge quickly Knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of facial image comparison techniques Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to understand and process new information quickly Sound organisational and time management skills For your application to be considered, you must be either a New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent residency class visa. As part of the application process, people who are selected to progress through our recruitment processes will be required to undertake (and pass) a face matching test. 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. Māia– Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ’lifting to make successful'. MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio 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. Applications close on Monday, 10th August 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr