Customer Advocacy Specialist
AA New Zealand
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Full time
Working with the AA | Me mahi tahi tatou ki AA
For over 120 years the AA has been helping Kiwis on their adventures! Today, we're one of New Zealand's most respected and trusted brands. From our humble beginnings as a motoring enthusiast's club, the New Zealand AA (Automobile Association) has grown into a large, dynamic organisation offering a wide range of services and products to Members and customers.
We’re now looking for a Customer Advocacy Specialist who thrives on investigation, empathy, and resolution to join the AA team.
What You'll Be Doing | Mō te Tūranga
As a Customer Advocacy Specialist, you’ll be the central figure in managing formal complaints across a diverse range of products and services. Think of yourself as a detective—gathering evidence, interviewing stakeholders, and piecing together what really happened. Your mission? To ensure fair, thorough, and timely resolution of customer concerns while safeguarding the integrity of our business.
Key Responsibilities Include
Our teams celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work every day. We want you to feel comfortable to be your authentic self throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.
We are aware that there will be candidates who are interested in the role but may only feel comfortable to apply if they have ticked all the boxes. We want you to know that if you feel like you don't meet all the requirements, please still get in touch. We'd love to korero to see if you might be a great fit for the role.
For over 120 years the AA has been helping Kiwis on their adventures! Today, we're one of New Zealand's most respected and trusted brands. From our humble beginnings as a motoring enthusiast's club, the New Zealand AA (Automobile Association) has grown into a large, dynamic organisation offering a wide range of services and products to Members and customers.
We’re now looking for a Customer Advocacy Specialist who thrives on investigation, empathy, and resolution to join the AA team.
What You'll Be Doing | Mō te Tūranga
As a Customer Advocacy Specialist, you’ll be the central figure in managing formal complaints across a diverse range of products and services. Think of yourself as a detective—gathering evidence, interviewing stakeholders, and piecing together what really happened. Your mission? To ensure fair, thorough, and timely resolution of customer concerns while safeguarding the integrity of our business.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Lead investigations into formal complaints with a focus on uncovering facts and identifying root causes.
- Conduct interviews with customers, staff, and other stakeholders to gather detailed insights.
- Analyse data, documentation, and interactions to build a clear picture of events.
- Develop evidence-based recommendations and resolutions that balance customer fairness with business requirements.
- Communicate findings and outcomes clearly and empathetically to all parties.
- Collaborate with internal teams to drive continuous improvement and prevent future issues.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and trend analysis.
- Exceptional customer focus – you advocate for the customer while understanding business constraints.
- Strong investigative mindset – you love solving puzzles and can think critically and objectively.
- Excellent communication skills – you can hold sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy.
- Problem-solving expertise – you’re resourceful, analytical, and creative in finding solutions.
- Attention to detail – you notice what others miss and document everything meticulously.
- Experience in complaints handling, customer service, or a related field is highly desirable.
- Free AA Membership for you and your whānau
- NZAA Super Scheme with 2% employer contributions on top of 3% Kiwisaver
- A day off for your birthday
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Training available / career development
- Discounted insurance
Our teams celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work every day. We want you to feel comfortable to be your authentic self throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.
We are aware that there will be candidates who are interested in the role but may only feel comfortable to apply if they have ticked all the boxes. We want you to know that if you feel like you don't meet all the requirements, please still get in touch. We'd love to korero to see if you might be a great fit for the role.
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