Customs Minister Nicky Wagner congratulates
twenty-five new Customs officers who will help to manage
increasing travel volumes at the border.
“The new
officers are a welcome addition at Auckland airport as
travellers to New Zealand continue to grow,” Ms Wagner
says.
“By 2019, Customs is expected to process 12.7
million travellers per year – 20% more than
2015. “Customs’ new recruits have just completed an
intensive training course designed to support world class
border management operations.
“The recruits have come to
us with a diverse range of skills and experience. They are
the perfect fit and will be helping us to put the customer
at the centre of service delivery while protecting our
borders. “While technology plays a major part in
passenger processing Customs officers will always be the
most important part of New Zealand’s frontline. I
congratulate our newest Customs officers and welcome them to
the team,” Ms Wagner
says.
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