Statistics New Zealand is currently looking for Data Collection Specialists to join their Data Collection team in a temporary role. If you're all about providing customer service over the phone, utilising your data entry skills, and want meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa then read on! Te tūnga | The role As a Data Collection Specialist (DCS), you will report to a Team Leader and work in close partnership with other Data Collection teams, to build relationships with the business and social communities of Aotearoa, enabling collection of data from all types of respondents via their channel of choice. The role is about providing a great user experience for respondents - one that builds trust, is seamless, convenient, safe and recognises their contribution to Aotearoa. This role requires calling or e-mailing selected businesses and/or households to conduct interviews via a channel of their choice and provide pre-contact support. Stats NZ will set you up to work from home, and provide you with the equipment, training, and on-going support you need to succeed and remain safe while carrying out your work. Through these data collection activities, DCSs contribute to the creation of resources and information that aims to improve and enhance life in NZ. This remote work requires someone who can work efficiently on their own and must have access to fast and reliable internet. Many of the respondents find afternoons, evenings, and weekends more convenient, so your flexibility within these times will be required. Start dates: 23rd September and 14th October Duration: 11 weeks Location: Mostly work from home, with training and meeting days in the Auckland CBD-based office Pay: $29.13 per hour + 8% holiday pay (accrued weekly) Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Shifts: You will need to be available for shifts between the following times: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 9:00pm Fridays: 8:00am to 5:00pm Sundays: 10:00am to 6:00pm Nōu te rourou | What you bring Your strengths: Ability to adapt your communication with people Organised, reliable and manage your time well Make connections to build relationships Attention to detail and technically confident High cultural awareness and respectful The essentials: Access to fast and reliable internet service at home for work-related activity Flexibility to work on evenings and weekends Experience in Te Reo, Tikanga, Te Ao Māori, or a willingness to learn An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to apply in a work setting, or willing to learn Collaborates effectively with other teams, self-motivated, and willing to develop new skills Ko mātou | About Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa - Statistics New Zealand is a Central Government employer of around 1600 people across Aotearoa. They provide data and statistical outputs to support the decisions that the Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders make every day. Their work is about Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply If this sounds like you APPLY NOW. We encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning. If you would like more information about the role or the recruitment process then get in touch with our team on View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com or email me at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. skills Survey interviewing, data entry, reading comprehension, contact centre, customer service qualifications None education Secondary School/High School