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Senior Immigration Adviser
- Posted08 December 2025
- Salary$90,000 - $120,000 + KiwiSaver + Bonus & Comms
- LocationAuckland
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Law Firms - Legal Support
- Reference1009060
Job description
We have partnered exclusively with a global investment firm specialising residence by investment programmes. With significant growth now coming from the New Zealand market, they are looking to appoint a Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser to take ownership of their Active Investor Plus portfolio. This role has come about unexpectedly due to a succession shift, and the right person will be positioned to step into the leadership of the NZ investor immigration operation within the next 12 months.
This is a genuinely unique opportunity in the market.
About the role:
You will act as the NZ programme expert, advising high net-worth clients referred from their global advisory network, including the US, Asia and Europe. Day to day, you will:
About you:
A confident, technically strong advisor who can work independently while still being part of a global team. To be successful in this role you will be:
What is on offer:
The Managing Partner overseeing NZ and Australia is approaching retirement. For the right person with the capability and ambition, this has a direct succession pathway to step into the NZ lead role, representing the programme on a global stage. You will have the full backing and mentorship from day one.
This search is being managed exclusively by CoLegal. If you are a high quality Licensed Immigration Adviser with investor visa experience, I would love to speak with you confidentially.
To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald 021 190 0975 or email your CV and simone@colegal.co.nz or APPLY now!
This is a genuinely unique opportunity in the market.
About the role:
You will act as the NZ programme expert, advising high net-worth clients referred from their global advisory network, including the US, Asia and Europe. Day to day, you will:
- Lead consultations with interested investor families
- Manage the full application process for Active Investor Plus visas
- Work closely with investment and property partners to ensure smooth relocation
- Maintain strong working relationships with Immigration New Zealand
- Support global webinars and client events promoting NZ as a destination
About you:
A confident, technically strong advisor who can work independently while still being part of a global team. To be successful in this role you will be:
- NZ Immigration Adviser License, or an immigration lawyer who has gained their license
- 5+ years' experience (Investor/Business visa experience preferred)
- Able to build credibility with private clients and senior stakeholders
- Ability to manage complex applications with composure and precision
- Experience inside INZ on these visas is extremely valuable and has been the profile of their most successful hires.
What is on offer:
The Managing Partner overseeing NZ and Australia is approaching retirement. For the right person with the capability and ambition, this has a direct succession pathway to step into the NZ lead role, representing the programme on a global stage. You will have the full backing and mentorship from day one.
- $90,000 - $120,000 + KiwiSaver
- Bonus + commissions based on application activity
- Work remotely from anywhere in New Zealand (Auckland CBD office available)
- Flexibility to manage time zones around family/life commitments
- International travel to global leadership events and industry related conferences (London, Morocco etc.)
This search is being managed exclusively by CoLegal. If you are a high quality Licensed Immigration Adviser with investor visa experience, I would love to speak with you confidentially.
To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald 021 190 0975 or email your CV and simone@colegal.co.nz or APPLY now!