Below is a brief description of this vacancy This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.Customer Service Officer Reference: 6565361Are you a Customer Service superstar? Do you enjoy helping people?The Manawatu District Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to help the Customer Services team provide a high quality, friendly service to all our customers.You will enjoy interacting with customers over the phone or at reception and have strong computer skills with a high attention to detail.This role offers a variety of tasks, and we are looking for someone who can multi-task, remain calm in difficult situations and who is a great team player.To be successful in this role you must have:A commitment to providing great customer serviceExcellent listening and communication skillsCompetent computer skills including Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to quickly switch your focus depending on the customers needsAbility to work collaborativelyA desire to help others and contribute to the success of a larger teamCompetent computer skills including Microsoft Word and ExcelAn understanding/interest in Council and the services we provide to our communityThe salary range for this role is $54k - $73k (mid-point $64k) plus a range of benefits including flexibility, a family-friendly environment and support for fitness/wellness.Applying for any of our jobs is simple. We like to get as much information as we can before making a decision on who we would like to interview, so please set aside 10-15 minutes of your time to tell us about yourself. The process involves three steps:Find the position you are interested inUsing our website's search feature, search by keyword or enter a job code if you have seen the position advertised. Alternatively, you can view all our current job listings on our Vacancies page.Answer the questionnaireThis is up to 20 questions, which are designed to provide us with a little more information about you. Answering these questions allows us to process your application more efficiently.Upload your CVIf you have a CV, you can upload it and your cover letter into our system by following a couple of simple steps. If you don't have a CV, it is worth spending some time preparing one before starting the application process. Please ensure your file is no larger than 2MB.What happens next?We will send you an email confirming we have received your application. Once the recruitment closes, our interview panel will then review all the applications. If you are successful in being short-listed for an interview then a member of our friendly People and Culture team will contact you with your interview details including if there is any practical exercise involved with your interview. If your application is not successful in getting an interview then you will receive an email from us advising you of this.HomeWorking here means being part of a motivated, supportive and customer-focused team.At the Manawatu District Council, we are committed to providing a community to be proud of.Contact UsIf you need any questions answered, please feel free to send us an email. We'd be more than happy to help!#J-18808-Ljbffr
