Data Collection Specialist Regional | Matanga Kohi Raraunga (Survey Interviewer)

Fixed term part-time (37.5 Guaranteed Minimum Hours per fortnight) Rotorua Collaborate with us in improving life in Aotearoa. Play a part in creating a better future for New Zealanders. The role | Te tūnga Within this important role, you will work in frontline teams to build relationships with communities and collect data from respondents through their preferred channels. You will deliver a positive, trusted and seamless respondent experience. This is a flexible, field-based role involving regular travel and primarily face‑to‑face interviewing, with some phone and email work as needed. You will engage with communities and households across varied days and hours, including mornings, afternoon/early evenings, and weekends. The role requires a reasonable level of fitness due to frequent walking and driving. You will work remotely and must be self‑managing, with reliable internet, a full NZ driver’s licence, and a roadworthy, insured vehicle. Equipment, training, and ongoing support are provided to help you succeed. Mandatory training/Induction Will be held at our Auckland office for the duration of one working week starting Monday 10 August – Friday 14 August (9am – 5pm). We will provide travel & accommodation if you are traveling from out of region. This role would suit someone who can bring: 2+ years’ customer service experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer focus. Confident using Microsoft 365, digital systems, and data entry tools; able to learn new tech quickly. Works well independently and in teams with good time management. Flexible to work evenings and weekends to suit respondents. Check out the position description to learn more about the role. What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe Take a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our values, The way we work, and check out some of our benefits. These include: Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments) Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa 3 extra leave days at the end of the year (taken during Christmas office closure) Hourly rate $30.41 + kiwisaver Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1300+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa – data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves. We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don’t need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr