Description
Summary:
This role involves supporting a government agency by answering inbound calls, resolving queries, and managing customer interactions with professionalism and empathy in a fast-paced contact center.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity in the public sector
2. Long-term stability with growth potential
3. Supportive training, coaching, and mentorship
Customer Service Representative
Are you a confident customer service professional looking for your next opportunity in the public sector? We are seeking Customer Service superstars to support a busy government agency within a high-volume inbound contact centre environment in Palmerston North.
This opportunity is ideal for people who thrive in fast-paced settings, enjoy helping others, and remain calm under pressure. The contract offers long-term stability with strong potential for extension or permanent opportunities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Answering inbound phone calls from members of the public
- Providing accurate information and resolving customer queries
- Logging information into internal systems
- Managing customer interactions with professionalism and empathy
- Navigating multiple systems in a fast-paced environment
- Escalating complex matters to the appropriate teams
What We’re Looking For
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Previous customer service experience (call centre, hospitality, retail, reception or similar)
- Calm, empathetic, and solutions-focused approach
- Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
- Excellent attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster
- Reliable, positive, and team-focused attitude
The Details:
- Start: 3rd August 2026. Minimum 12 month temporary assignment
- Hours: Minimum 25 hours per week guaranteed
- Roster: Monday – Sunday, shifts between 6am and 12am with most shifts falling in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends
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- Training: Approximately 4 weeks of full-time paid training (attendance required)
- Availability: Must be available for at least 5 days across a 7-day roster, including weekends
- Pay Rate: $28.95 per hour
Why You’ll Love It:
? Gain valuable experience in the public sector
? Long-term stability with opportunities to grow
? Supportive training, coaching, and mentorship
? Work that’s meaningful and community-focused
? Great team culture and a fast-paced environment where your days fly by
This role provides an excellent platform to grow your customer service career within a vibrant, flexible work setting that values your skills and dedication.
If you have the skills listed above and are interested in progressing further with your application, click ‘APPLY NOW’.