Data Collection Specialist - Part Time Perm

Do you want to play a part in creating a better future for New Zealanders and contribute to work that is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa?

We are seeking a motivated Data Collection Specialist to join our team in Auckland.

In this role, you’ll work within frontline teams to engage with Aotearoa’s diverse communities and support data collection through respondents’ preferred channels. The focus is on delivering a seamless, safe, and respectful experience that builds trust and values participants’ contributions.

This role is primarily face-to-face in the community and involves frequent local travel, walking, and driving within the South Auckland region. You’ll also flex into phone and email-based work when required. The position offers a dynamic, flexible work environment with varied hours (Monday through Sunday, mornings through evenings), and a blend of tasks that keep the work stimulating. This role, guarantees 37.5 hours across a fortnight.Please note this is a Part time permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with diverse communities to collect data • Support data collection through respondents’ preferred channels • Provide a seamless, safe, and respectful experience for participants • Conduct frequent local travel, walking, and driving • Utilise phone and email for data collection as needed.

Additional allowance for consumerables and travel will be paid. If you have the skills, ability and availability for this role, please email raewyn.ballantine001@msd.govt.nz or muzz.kuddus001@msd.govt.nz with your c.v cover letter and ensuring to highlight your suitability for the role.Please ensure to put the opp number in the subject line when sending your c.vs.

What We Are Looking For:

• At least 2 years’ experience in customer service or a similar role. • Confident using everyday office technology (laptop/tablet Microsoft Suite, online communication tools) • Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills • Ability to work independently and manage time well • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends • Reliable internet, a full NZ driver’s licence, and an insured, roadworthy vehicle. • Knowledge of local areas and connections to social, cultural, or business groups (Desirable). • A genuine willingness to learn and grow with us • Transferable skills from all areas of life and You must be able to pass the following: • MOJ • Drug & Alcohol test

We encourage you to bring your authentic self to your application. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and growing our cultural capability. If your application is successful, you will be required to attend a mandatory induction training in person over one week, from 14 - 18 July 2025. Please note that your application will not progress if you are unable to commit to these dates.

Please submit your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us about yourself and what drew you to this role.