Data Entry Operator at New Zealand Transport Agency, Manawatu - Wanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Bring your data entry skills and experience to join this fun, high-performing team
• Work with interesting data involving motor vehicle, driver licensing and tolling registers
• Fixed Term position through to 30th June 2023 located in Palmerston North

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As a Data Entry Operator within the Revenue and Refunds team you will assist with data entry activities in relation to motor vehicle, driver licensing and tolling registers, and in particular in relation to the entering and verification of bank accounts.

In this role, you will draw on your ability to provide timely and accurate data entry and ensure data quality is in line with internal controls and procedures. You will be able to identify emerging issues in a timely manner and escalate them appropriately, maintaining timeliness of delivery and quality of work whilst also meeting customer expectations.

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Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong experience in data entry
• Computer literacy and experience with MS Office (Excel) to intermediate level
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to think logically and analytically
• Ability to manage workflows and prioritise accordingly
• Excellent customer communication skills
• Proven ability to work co-operatively with your peers

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Corporate Support Group underpins everything Waka Kotahi does. They are an enabler, an advisor and the people who keep the Agency safe. Corporate Support includes Finance, Legal, Risk and Assurance, Research and Analytics, Procurement, and Enterprise Change. For the Agency to be successful, Corporate Support needs to deliver quality services efficiently.

Investment and Finance team is responsible for Waka Kotahi's: financial management; performance reporting; business planning; and investment frameworks. Teams comprise: Financial management including planning, budgeting, insurance, and supporting systems; Investment assurance and policy; Financial operations including processing and revenue collection/refunds; Organisational performance monitoring and reporting; and Funding and financing, including funding and cashflow management.


Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.


Keen to apply?

Please upload your CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the role, and how you could apply your skills, knowledge and experience to this role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

5 January 2023

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

If you are a contractor/temp currently working with Waka Kotahi, you may apply for internal vacancies however please note that we will give consideration to permanent employees first.

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