Recruiter - Survey of Business Operations

• This position is essential in the follow up stage of the MBIE Business Operations Survey, aimed at increasing the survey's response rate through targeted follow-up with non-responding businesses.

• Contact Non-Respondents: Call business contacts from provided sample who have not completed the survey.
• Encourage Participation: Provide professional explanations regarding the survey's purpose and significance to encourage participation.
• Conduct Interviews:  Guide respondents through survey questions and accurately document their responses in the computer-assisted system.
• Answer Inquiries: Address any participant concerns about survey confidentiality, purpose, or duration.

• Availability for the CATI calling period from 25 May 2026 until 17 June 2026.  
• Professional Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication and professional phone manner. 
• Resilience and Persuasion: Capable of handling rejection and persisting in securing participation.
• Technical Proficiency: Must be comfortable with computer and telephone systems. 
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in listening and response recording is essential.

•  Flexibility & Freedom: Manage your workload, decide your schedule, and work at your own pace as an Independent Contractor.
• Comprehensive Support: All necessary training and systems are provided.

• Confident with a friendly and engaging personality.
• Possess a sales and marketing mindset with a focus on community connection.
• Demonstrate high work ethic and independence, thriving in a self-driven environment.
• Previous business, retail or customer-facing experience is beneficial.
  

• A private and quiet work from home space.
• A laptop and headset.
• Stable internet connection.  
  

•  If you have a passion for engaging with people and driving quality insights, apply now to become part of this vibrant project at Ipsos!

Join a team helping to shape the future for Aotearoa by reflecting all voices in our work. We embrace connections with diverse communities, and we welcome applications from all ethnicities.

Ipsos is a leading global market research and public sector research company. With an impressive reputation, wealth of experience and a mission-driven team we empower policy makers by delivering quality data and insights, driving impactful decision-making, and shaping policies to enhance the wellbeing of our people, while giving our communities a voice.