Data Collection Specialist Regional Matanga Kohi Raraunga

**Matanga Kohi Raraunga |**Data Collection Specialist Regional | Part-time**

Permanent part time (37.5 Guaranteed Minimum Hours per fortnight)

**Wellington Central**

**_ Collaborate with us in improving life in Aotearoa. Play a part in creating a better future for New Zealanders._**

**About Us | Ko mātou**

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

**What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe**

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the **Way We Work** at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for usto work for you

**Starting salary: $**58,708 + superannuation**

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:

- Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)
- Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
- 3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)

**The role | Te tūnga**

As a Regional Data Collection Specialist, you will work within our frontline teams, building relationships with the business and social communities of Aotearoa, and enabling collection of data from all types of respondents via their channel of choice. This role is about providing a great user experience for respondents - one that builds trust, is seamless, convenient, safe and recognises their contribution to Aotearoa.

This **remote work** requires someone who can work efficiently on their own and **must have** access to fast and reliable internet, a current full New Zealand driver's license, and a legally roadworthy, insured vehicle. We will set you up to work from home, and provide you with the equipment, training, and on-going support you need to succeed and remain safe while carrying out your work.

This role would suit someone who can bring:

- 2 plus years' experience working in customer service or a similar field.
- Experience using everyday office software including a laptop/tablet, phone, Microsoft suit of products, online communications channels for meetings and chat. Including the ability to pick up new systems/technology with ease.
- Strong customer focus, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with others, including having strong time management skills.
- Ability to work at times that suit survey participants, which will include evenings and weekends.
- Be able to work remotely, including having strong, reliable internet and a current full New Zealand driver's licence.
- It would be desirable to have knowledge of local areas and connection to different social, cultural or business groups.

**What you bring | Nōu te rourou**

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

**_ You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process._**

**Note to Recruitment Agencies**: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
- Reference #
- 14882
- Posted on
- 19 May 2025
- Closes on
- 26 May 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Wellington
- Expertise
- Census and Collections Operations, Contact Centre/Customer Service, Field
- Job level(s)
- 1-3 years experience
- Work type(s)
- Permanent part-time