Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Specialist Residence/AIG 80 - 100%
- 09 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zürich Migration Office as a Fachspezialist/in Aufenthalt/AIG. This role offers a dynamic work environment and great benefits.
Tasks
- Handle applications for foreigner permits under AIG regulations.
- Review documentation and draft decisions in German.
- Communicate with stakeholders including authorities and applicants.
Skills
- A commercial education or bachelor's degree and relevant experience.
- Strong written communication skills and legal interest.
- Decision-making, flexibility, and teamwork spirit.
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About the job
Specialist Residence/AIG 80 - 100%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 Residence/AIG department, we are looking for a specialist 80 - 100% starting 15 January 2027 or by arrangement.
You are specifically responsible, within the framework of the applicable provisions of the Foreigners and Integration Act (AIG), for the independent processing of applications for the issuance of foreigner permits as well as residence-terminating measures. You check the documents of the applicants, draft decisions and handle diverse correspondence. You appreciate written contact with applicants, their legal representatives, and with authorities at federal, cantonal and municipal levels in German.
For this demanding and varied role, we require at least a commercial apprenticeship (commercial clerk EFZ) and several years of professional experience or a completed bachelor’s degree. You are skilled in written expression and have an interest in legal issues as well as in the structured and precise drafting of complex decisions. Furthermore, you convince through decisiveness, flexibility, resilience and a high level of commitment. Appreciative and open communication, a sense of collegial cooperation and a touch of humour complete your profile. In addition, you hold Swiss citizenship.
Besides an exciting role with high personal responsibility, we guarantee you interesting contacts with authorities at federal, cantonal and municipal levels as well as with private interest groups. You also benefit from modern working methods, such as flexible working hours and extensive home office. Moreover, we promote and support your training and further education.
Do you feel addressed by this challenging role? Then we look forward to receiving your complete electronic application with photo by 28 September 2026 at the latest.
For any questions, team leader Kevin Kottmann is happy to assist you from 15 September 2026 (phone 043 259 85 50).
Learn more about the Migration Office on our homepage zh.ch/ma.
