National Contact Centre Manager

Job Type: Permanent
Posted: about 8 hours ago
Contact: Hope Fairless-Smith
Discipline:
Reference: BH-168543
National Contact Centre Manager
Are you an experienced contact centre leader with a background in the health sector? Do you have a track record of leading teams, improving service delivery, and implementing operational improvements?

We’re looking for a strong leader to manage a National Contact Centre, overseeing a team that plays a key role in delivering essential healthcare services across New Zealand.

About the Role
As the National Contact Centre Manager, you will lead a team of 5 Team Leaders and approximately 70 Communication Officers in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Your role will be to ensure efficient service delivery, foster a positive team culture, and continuously improve processes.

Key responsibilities:
  • Lead and support a large contact centre team
  • Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management
  • Use technology and data to improve efficiency and service delivery
  • Manage budgets, resources, and performance metrics
  • Work closely with the senior leadership team to drive operational improvements

About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
  • Proven experience in a senior contact centre leadership role
  • Health sector experience (essential)
  • Strong people leadership and coaching skills
  • Experience in customer-focused service delivery
  • The ability to analyse performance metrics and implement improvements
  • Proficiency in contact centre software and CRM systems
  • The ability to problem-solve and work under pressure
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field is desirable but not essential.

Why Apply?
  • This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role in a mission-driven organisation, making a real impact on the lives of people across New Zealand.
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Opportunity to drive change and improve service delivery
  • A role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on management

If you have the skills, experience, and leadership qualities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you.