Customer Service Representative

3 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

**E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tēnei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mō tētahi tūranga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi.**

Are you a proactive problem solver with a passion for providing outstanding customer service?

**About the Role | Ko te Mahi Nei**

Christchurch City Council is seeking dedicated Customer Service Representatives to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in delivering exceptional service across various channels, ensuring every customer's enquiry is resolved effectively and efficiently. Your responsibilities include:

- Resolve conflicts and prevent issues from escalating by addressing concerns in a fair and respectful manner. Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate personnel following prescribed processes.
- Ensure accurate information is available and systems are used effectively. Connect customers with relevant teams in the Council, provide updates, and make relevant bookings or appointments as requested.
- Log, monitor, and follow up on service requests. Provide clear expectations and accurate information to customers.
- Handle payments with precision in accordance with financial policies and standards. Ensure cash handling meets agreed standards and cash is securely managed.

**About You | Ko Koe Tēnei**

You will be using your people skills to instil confidence and build trust with your customers. You'll be providing technical advice and responding to customers' enquiries, so you'll be a confident communicator both in person and in written documentation. You will also have:

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex and varied enquiries.
- Excellent communication skills across different channels.
- Ability to manage conflicts and escalate issues as needed.
- Proficiency in using information systems and managing service requests.
- Experience in handling payments accurately and securely.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service with an understanding of diversity.
- Familiarity with health and safety protocols in a workplace setting.

**What's in it for You? | He Aha Ngā Hua Ki A Koe?**

Working for Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

- Competitive salary
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff, from health schemes to retail discounts.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi Atu Kōrero**:

- ** Hours of work**: Our Customer Service Representatives operate on a rotating shift roster, with the earliest start time being 5:00am and the latest finish time being 10:30pm. Some evening and weekend work is expected, although the majority of shifts will fall during normal business hours. We are recruiting for multiple Customer Service Representative vacancies. These will be offered as: Full-time, permanent positions (40 hours per week, 5x 8-hour days)
- ** Location**: Initially, roles will be based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street. However, after training is complete, shifts may be based at any of our 12 Christchurch City Council Service Hubs.

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close the job ad before the advertised close date._



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