The Stratford District Council has the following two vacancies:
INFORMATION CENTRE OFFICER
A temporary full-time vacancy for an Information Officer for approximately twelve months (to cover maternity leave) commencing mid September 2010. This position covers Wednesday to Friday and one weekend in four. The position includes:
• Providing accurate information to overseas and local visitors.
• Booking, selling travel tickets.
• Processing drivers licences and motor vehicle registrations.
The position requires a minimum of four to five years secondary schooling, and a minimum of NCEA Level 1.
It would be an advantage if the applicant has some NZQA Tourism papers and/or be certified to operate an AA Express booth. Good communication and computer skills are also necessary as well as a knowledge of Stratford and the Taranaki region.
SERVICE CENTRE OFFICER
A permanent full-time vacancy for a capable and enthusiastic person to be our Service Centre Officer.
This position provides the first point of contact between the Council and its customers. The role is interesting and multi-functional with a focus on providing excellent customer service.
Duties include public counter and telephone enquires and being conversant with the promotion of the District’s facilities. You will also need to be familiar with Council services, functions and activities to enable enquiries to be attended to quickly and efficiently.
The position includes daily tasks including receipting and balancing of Council revenue and receiving and checking a large variety of applications for Council related matters.
The successful appointee will bring:
• exceptional customer service in person and on the telephone
• excellent communication and listening skills
• good computer and keyboard skills
• initiative and enthusiasm
• a great service attitude
This role would suit a person who is motivated to achieve both personal and organisation goals and prepared to achieve high professional standards. The ability to manage a busy workload and build strong working relationships is essential.
APPLICATIONS
Application Forms for the above positions can be collected from the Council office, by phoning (06) 765 6099 or can be downloaded here:
Job descriptions for the above positions can be downloaded here:
Applications containing a Curriculum Vitae and an Application Form should be addressed to:
"Information Centre Officer" or “Service Centre Officer”
The Executive Administration Officer
Stratford District Council
Miranda Street
P O Box 320
STRATFORD 4352
and clearly marked "with the position title". Applications must be received no later than 4.30 pm Friday 3 September 2010.
An Employment Agreement will be negotiated with the successful applicants.
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