Researcher | Waikato portfolio

Pacifecon is New Zealand's leading construction industry intelligence service, providing up-to-the-minute project information to companies and professionals across the NZ and Pacific Islands construction sector. The Role As our Researcher, you'll manage an established portfolio of contacts for the Waikato region, keeping Pacifecon's project database current and accurate. Hours of work: 32 hours per week (ideally over five days) Day-to-day you'll be: Building and maintaining warm, professional relationships with Waikato council, builders, architects and industry contacts Conducting phone-based follow-ups to gather project updates and new leads Researching and verifying project information across council agendas, tender notices, industry publications, social media and other sources Accurately entering and updating project data in Pacifecon's bespoke database The workflow is continuous, varied, and ever-evolving, we're looking for someone who is energised by a rolling to-do list rather than stressed by one. About you You don't need a background in construction, but you do need to be genuinely curious about the sector and excited to build your knowledge over time. You'll thrive in this role if you: Have a warm, professional and engaging phone manner, people enjoy talking to you Are organised and calm under pressure, you manage a busy, rolling workload without getting flustered Have experience working from home or in a phone-based or admin-focused role Bring strong attention to detail, especially when it comes to data entry and accuracy Are comfortable picking up new systems and software (full training provided on Pacifecon's database) Can work independently and use your initiative and are equally happy asking questions when you need to Are open to being trained and doing things the right way Previous phone-based, administration or data-focused roles are a real advantage What's on offer for you Fully remote - work from home during agreed core business hours Guaranteed 32 hours work per week Thorough induction and ongoing training with an experienced team leader who is genuinely invested in your success Supportive team - regular check-ins, shared projects and a collaborative culture Equipment provided - laptop, monitor and keyboard $155/month allowance toward phone, internet and home office costs Flexible scheduling within your agreed hours #J-18808-Ljbffr