Job Type: Full timeAs New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, Spark's purpose is to help all of New Zealand win big in a digital world.We provide mobile, broadband, and digital services to millions of New Zealanders and thousands of New Zealand businesses.We're looking for a passionate and experienced People Leader to join our team in supporting the New Zealand public in connecting to Emergency Services and assisting our Answer Message Service customers.This is a unique contact centre-based role where you'll support teams skilled in two different queues.Day to day in the 111 queue:Be the first point of contact for all 111 calls made in New Zealand, providing the critical link between the New Zealand Public and the required Emergency Service while maintaining calm under pressure.Gather factual and accurate information whilst upholding the integrity of all 111 emergency processes and procedures.Day to day in the AMS queue:Act as an assistant or receptionist for businesses throughout New Zealand.Gather factual and accurate information to relay to our customers.Deliver exceptional customer service, be goal-driven, and thrive on working as a team.Be the voice of Spark and always strive to exceed our customer's expectations.What experience you'll bring:At least 2 years' experience in leadership, people management, and/or team building roles including relationship building and managing diversity.An ability to effectively maintain relationships, manage conflict, and undertake performance management.Experience in providing coaching and mentoring support to team members, empowering them to take ownership, think for themselves, and use their initiative to improve ways of working and customer experiences.Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, with a great ability to present information, articulate ideas/concepts, and influence others.A sense of humour, a high level of resiliency, and optimism to support your team in providing the vital 111 service to your community.Who are you?You are a leader who walks the talk, leads by example, and inspires and empowers those around you to deliver exceptional service to our customers every day. You understand that our people are our greatest asset and that culture drives success.Developing people is your passion; you use your exceptional coaching skills to help them learn and grow, employing data to help them manage and measure their own success. You possess great analytical and critical thinking skills to identify ways to improve performance and results.You understand that change is constant and can navigate your way through ambiguity; managing change, operations planning, and implementing strategy are key strengths.You have a business owner's mind-set that influences your thought process and is evident in your ways of working.Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining).We'll be reviewing applications as they're received, so if this role appeals to you, don't wait to apply!
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