Wellington, Sunday, May 29, 2016:
Twenty-five new recruits have joined New Zealand Customs following their extensive training to ensure compliance of the country’s stringent customs regime.
Welcoming them, Customs Minister Nicky Wagner said that they are a welcome addition at Auckland airport as travellers to New Zealand continue to grow.
“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,” Ms Wagner said.
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