Contact Centre Customer Services Representative
Permanent, full-time
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
Our Contact Centre operates between 7:45am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, and responds to calls and emails from the public, ākonga (learners) and kaimahi (staff) in a happy, supportive environment. Your role will be over the opening hours for 37.5 hours per week.
This role is part of a team who are the first point of contact for those making enquiries. You will pro-actively provide information about Otago Polytechnic’s products and services utilising the appropriate resources.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will have a natural ability to communicate well verbally and via email. You will thrive on giving exceptional customer service skills to build effective relationships (both short and long term). You must have the ability to problem-solve, remain calm under pressure, prioritise your workload and meet deadlines.
The ideal person:
- Thrives on working in a cooperative, small team environment
- Displays empathy in relating to customer needs, and enjoys finding great solutions
- Has previously worked in a Contact Centre or similar environment
- Quickly absorbs and retains information
- Has excellent skills in professional email communication
- Is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and experience with databases.
- Has a positive, enthusiastic, ‘can-do’ attitude
- Has good local knowledge of Dunedin City
- Has worked in or learnt in a tertiary learning environment.
When applying, please list your experience in a cover letter, using each of the above bullet points as headings.
You will be happy liaising with people from all walks of life, cultures and ethnicities.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information contact Brent Hopkins 0800 762 786 or brent.hopkins@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 10 May 2026.
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