Specialist Immigration 80 - 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:13 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zurich Migration Office as a specialist in immigration! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexible hours and home office options.
Tasks
- Handle applications for foreign permits and residency measures independently.
- Review documentation and draft decisions in German.
- Communicate with applicants, legal representatives, and authorities.
Skills
- Commercial training or bachelor's degree with relevant experience needed.
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail required.
- Flexibility and resilience are essential for this role.
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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% starting January 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Within the framework of the applicable regulations, you are responsible 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.
For this demanding and versatile task, we require at least a commercial education (commercial clerk EFZ) and several years of professional experience or a bachelor's degree. You have a good general education, combined with sensitivity for delicate issues and an eye for detail. You are skilled in written expression and interested in legal issues 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 possess Swiss citizenship.
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. We also promote and support your training and further education.
Do you feel addressed by this challenging task? Then we look forward to receiving your complete electronic application with photo by November 2, 2025, 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.
