Kanton Zürich
Zürich
13 hours ago
Specialist in Name Changes 80 - 100%
- 27 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zivilstandswesen department in Zürich! A meaningful role awaits you.
Tasks
- Advise individuals and authorities on name changes.
- Conduct name change procedures independently.
- Support learners in becoming independent professionals.
Skills
- Commercial education and experience in public administration required.
- Strong writing skills to explain complex topics.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with empathy.
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About the job
Specialist in Name Changes 80 - 100%The Civil Status Department is a specialised division of the municipal office of the Canton of Zurich.
We provide support for all questions relating to civil status and are responsible for the post-certification of foreign civil status events in the Cantons of Zurich and Schwyz as well as for name changes in the Canton of Zurich. In addition, we supervise the civil status offices in both cantons.
A name is more than an entry in the register.
It represents identity, life paths and personal decisions.
With us, you do not simply process applications – you accompany people in important moments.
From 1 January 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for you.
Tasks
- You advise people and authorities on questions relating to name changes
- You independently conduct name change procedures and examine the requirements for approval
- You conduct personal interviews with children and young people in the context of their name change applications
- You coordinate the forwarding of certificates to Swiss representations abroad
- You actively contribute and take on additional tasks – depending on experience and interest (e.g. certificate officer in the special civil status office)
- You accompany and support our apprentices with modern methods on their path to becoming independent specialists
Profile
- You have completed commercial training
- You have experience in public administration, ideally related to name law (e.g. civil status, residents’ registration, etc.)
- You have completed training as a practical trainer or are willing to undertake this further training
- You make well-founded decisions and work in a structured manner
- You enjoy writing and are able to explain even complex issues clearly and correctly
- You maintain an overview even in demanding cases
- You handle sensitive topics with respect and empathy
Offer
- A meaningful role: your work has a direct impact on people’s lives
- You work in a small, committed team with short decision-making paths and an open, straightforward collaboration
- We support you in building your expertise and promote your development
- Flexible working hours and home office options
- Compensation for flexitime and overtime
- Attractive pension scheme (60% employer contribution)
- Support for further training (e.g. civil status or paralegal)
- Workplace: In a few months, we will move into our new, state-of-the-art "New Work" premises in the city centre
- We are creating a working environment that optimally supports collaboration, flexibility and innovation
- Want to know more about the tasks and the municipal office? Here you will find more information: www.zh.ch/gaz
- What it means to work for the canton can be found here: https://www.zh.ch/de/arbeiten-beim-kanton.html
Application
Interested? Then send us your application – simply with the usual documents. Just upload them by 11 June 2026 in our online portal. We look forward to meeting you!
Your contacts
Technical questions: Markus Stoll, Head of Civil Status Department, Tel. 043 259 83 68
Questions about employment & process: Ursula Schlatter, Head of Human Resources, Tel. 043 259 83 30
We do not consider applications via personnel service companies for this position.
