VACANCY  POSTING INFORMATION 

The Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the following position:

Principal Immigration Officer

As Principal Immigration Officer (PIO) you will be responsible for ensuring the Immigration Division effectively carries out its statutory functions under the Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 and Regulations. The Principal Immigration Officer will ensure the Immigration service supports economic and social prosperity, and safeguards the security of the Cook Islands through the implementation of innovative practices.

In this role you will lead and contribute towards a positive team culture that enables high performance and manage all aspects of the work of the Immigration Division. You will inform immigration policy, legislation and regulations through extensive research, and provide advice and recommendations on immigration matters. The PIO must establish and maintain effective relationships with all relevant stakeholders, and ensure effective monitoring, reporting and planning is carried out across the Division.

To be successful in this role you will have tertiary qualifications and experience in relevant law and social development fields, detailed knowledge of the Cook Islands context and a sound understanding of Government machinery, mechanisms and processes.

For more information, or to request a Job Description, please contact Human Resources Manager by email Heidi.seidlerurirau@cookislands.gov.ck or phone 29347 (ext 707).

If you would like to apply for this position, please email your Expression of Interest together with a full CV no later than 4pm, Thursday 28th September 2023.