Timaru District Council Looking for Fixed Term Full-Time Customer Services Officer at Timaru, Canterbury Full Time

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

The Role/Person

Our Customer Services team are looking for an enthusiastic individual to be the vital front-line link between members of our community and Council’s variety of services!

If you’re a people person, who loves helping others, you already have an advantage. The way you mix quality service with professional and insightful help, plus your excellent cash handling and computer skills, will be what makes you a superstar Customer Services Officer.

Bring your:

• Friendly and approachable manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Commitment to teamwork with a good sense of humour

With your great work ethic, upbeat personality and excellent problem solving skills – you will be able to effectively and efficiently provide our customers with amazing service.

This is a fixed-term full-time position offering 40 hours per week. Although this role is fixed-term, it is your foot in the door to working at TDC and the other opportunities we have to offer.

Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The salary range is between $44,292 to $52,108 per annum. This role is fixed term until the 2 December 2022 covering a parental leave absence.

If you’re a fantastic communicator, fast learner and have awesome attention to detail – let us know!

Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at [email protected]. Applications close 5pm, 15 July 2022 and can be registered through our careers website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

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