Revenue Officer / Kaihoe Putea Whiwhi

Position Description
About Te Kaunihera o nga roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council
Imagine a workplace where your efforts directly shape the future of the vibrant community that is Rotorua. Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council offers you that opportunity and more. With a team of nearly 400 staff, we're the driving force behind transformative projects like the revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre and were hosts to the first NRL Indigenous All Stars games in Aotearoa. After a fulfilling day at mahi, soak in our abundance of geothermal pools, explore the mesmerising ngawha (geysers), and conquer world-famous mountain biking trails. As we stand firmly committed to biculturalism and collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, your appreciation for Maori values, te reo, and tikanga Maori will flourish. Join us and shape your career in an environment where innovation meets tradition.
About this role
We are looking for a hardworking and professional individual to join our hardworking revenue team. This role will support the Revenue Team Lead in the planning and delivery of the revenue function (including all forms of revenue – rates, revenue from water meters and sundry income), the processing of cash receipts and collection of debt.
Skills and experienceRequired:

Good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and capability to deal with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.
Minimum 3 years' experience working in financial area of organisation requiring knowledge and accuracy in working with numbers.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, to an intermediate level.
Proactive engagement and acceptance of accountability and problem solving.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to complete tasks to a high standard and in a timely manner.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Understanding of the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable:

Previous experience in working within the rating area of Local Government.
A working knowledge of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002.

Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.
Sound like you? Click on the link to apply today!

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