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Customer Service Officer (Communities) If you’re the kind of person who brings calm to chaos, warmth to conversations and energy to busy days, you’ll feel right at home with us.
About the Role
You’ll be the first point of contact for our customers - the voice that reassures, guides and gets things moving. From booking appointments to resolving queries and navigating tricky moments, you’ll help ensure every interaction ends on a positive note. You’ll work across multiple sites, using telephony and CRM systems with confidence and care.
What We’re Looking For
Customer de-escalation experience - You know how to steady the ship when conversations get tough.
CRM confidence - You’re comfortable jumping between systems.
Fast-paced background - Call centres or busy retail floors are familiar territory.
KPI experience - You understand targets and enjoy meeting them.
Strong people skills - You bring empathy and professionalism to every interaction.
Problem-solving ability - You think clearly and act quickly.
Team mindset - You collaborate well across multi-site teams.
Attention to detail - You keep things accurate and organised.
And if your background is in retail, hospitality or customer service? Fantastic. Your people skills, resilience and ability to think on your feet are exactly what we value - we strongly encourage you to apply.
What You’ll Be Doing
Understanding customer needs and scheduling appointments with care.
Processing information accurately - You keep everything consistent and reliable.
Learning quickly - New systems and processes don’t throw you off.
Meeting objectives - You take action and aim high.
Staying composed under pressure - Even on the busiest days.
Adapting to change - You stay steady as things evolve.
Upholding our values - Professional, respectful and aligned with our culture.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
Genuine work-life balance (no weekends)
Option to purchase additional leave
Discounted health insurance
Car leasing packages
Paid parental leave
Service recognition
Opportunities to explore different APM Group Human Services brands and grow your career
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and build a career you’re proud of, we’d love to hear from you.
This role requires standard pre-employment checks, including an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a National Police Check.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people with a disability.
Apply now and bring your best self to a team that values excellence, empathy and adaptability.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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At APM, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disabilities.
Ready to take the next step? Submit your application today and complete your Vervoe assessment as soon as it lands in your inbox - candidates who complete it promptly will be prioritised for interview. Don't miss your chance to stand out. Apply now!
Skills Required
- Customer de-escalation experience
- Confidence using CRM systems
- Experience in fast-paced environments (call centre, retail, hospitality)
- Familiarity with meeting and tracking KPIs
- Strong people skills, empathy and professionalism
- Problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across multi-site teams
- Complete Vervoe skills assessment when invited
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (pre-employment)
- National Police Check (pre-employment)
What We Do
APM New Zealand is a health, employment, disability, and workplace-services provider supporting individuals, families, communities, and businesses across Aotearoa. Its services include allied health, physiotherapy, vocational rehabilitation, pain management, psychological intervention, employment support, community rehabilitation, and return-to-work programs. APM works with government agencies and insurers to help people recover from injury or illness, improve wellbeing, find employment, and participate in their communities.
