Specialist Immigration 80 - 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:06 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Migrationsamt Zürich as a Fachspezialist/in Einreise! Engage in dynamic migration issues.
Tasks
- Independently process applications for foreign permits and measures.
- Review documents, issue permits, and manage diverse correspondence.
- Collaborate with department leaders and stakeholders effectively.
Skills
- Commercial training or bachelor's degree and relevant experience required.
- Strong written communication skills, especially in legal contexts.
- Flexibility, resilience, and a sense of humor essential.
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The Migration Office of the Canton of Zurich operates daily in the exciting political environment of all migration issues and the resulting tasks. It is responsible for the enforcement of Swiss foreigner and asylum law, the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons between Switzerland and the EU and EFTA states, as well as the Schengen and Dublin agreements.
For the Immigration/FZA department, we are looking for a specialist 80 - 100% as a "floater" starting April 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Your tasks
You are responsible, within the framework of the applicable regulations, for the independent processing of applications for the issuance of foreigner permits as well as residence-terminating measures. You review the documents of the applicants, issue permits, draft orders, and handle various correspondence. You appreciate written contact with applicants, their legal representatives, and authorities from the federal government, cantons, and municipalities in German.
As a "floater," you perform these tasks in close exchange with the department management and your supervisor. Accordingly, you enjoy active dialogue and collaboration with different stakeholders. You act independently and calmly.
Your profile
For this demanding and versatile role, we require at least a commercial apprenticeship (commercial clerk EFZ) and several years of professional experience or a bachelor's degree. You have a good general education combined with sensitivity to delicate issues and an eye for detail. You are skilled in written expression and interested in legal questions as well as in the structured drafting of complex decisions. In addition, you convince through flexibility, high commitment, and resilience. Pleasant manners, a sense of collegial cooperation, and a touch of humor complete your profile. You also hold Swiss citizenship.
We offer
You can expect a meaningful activity with high personal responsibility in an experienced and committed team. We guarantee you interesting contacts with authorities from the federal government, cantons, and municipalities as well as with private interest groups. In addition, you benefit from modern working methods such as flexible working hours and extensive home office options. We also promote and support your training and further education.
Your application
Do you feel addressed by this challenging task? Then we look forward to receiving your complete electronic application with photo by January 26, 2026, at the latest via the following link.
If you have any questions, the team leader Liliane Ehrensperger (phone 043 259 85 80) will be happy to assist you.
Learn more about the Migration Office on our homepage zh.ch/ma.
