We're looking for a Customer Excellence Representative to join our team in Whangarei and support our customers by providing prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly service. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in customer experience and service quality!
About the Role
In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for customers seeking assistance with Northpower's Electricity and Fibre networks. You'll provide exceptional support by promptly responding to enquiries over the phone, email, and in person, ensuring each customer has a seamless experience. As the primary contact for customer feedback, you'll handle issues efficiently, escalating when necessary to ensure timely resolutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Working closely with internal teams and external service providers to align on customer needs and deliver a high level of service
Proactively updating customers on the progress of their requests, keeping them informed at every step
Coordinating with our legal partners around subdivision consents, ensuring that Northpower's requirements are accurately represented in legal documents
In addition to your customer service duties, you'll have opportunities to suggest improvements to our processes and customer service practices, helping Northpower maintain its high standards in service delivery.
Why Northpower?
At Northpower, we're dedicated to creating a positive impact in the energy sector, and our team is at the heart of this mission. Joining us means you'll enjoy:
A supportive, inclusive work environment that encourages growth and learning
Competitive pay package and opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Opportunity to buy additional annual leaves, retail discounts, free mole map and much more
About You
To succeed in this role, you'll bring a mix of customer service skills and a passion for helping people. We welcome candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds, including those with experience in customer-facing roles or from a legal firm. Specifically, we're looking for someone who has:
Experience in customer service or administrative support, with a drive to provide high-quality assistance
Excellent interpersonal skills, including a professional phone manner and the ability to manage challenging situations effectively
Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
Familiarity with the utility services industry (especially Electricity and Fibre) is an advantage
Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to navigate demanding situations and communicate clearly with stakeholders
About Northpower
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We are also one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors with a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations in North Island to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Apply Now!
Ready to make an impact in a role that values your expertise? Apply now by and be part of a company that's shaping the future of energy in Northland.
We are targeting a New Year start date in 2025 for the successful candidate.
Please note that we are only considering applicants who hold the right to work in New Zealand.
Northpower's dedicated in-house recruitment team manages hiring for all our roles. If you're interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply directly through our online portal, as we do not accept agency-referred candidates unless specifically requested by Northpower.
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