Debt collector, Kaikohi nama
Also known as
- Repossession agent, recovery agent, field debt collector
Debt collectors locate businesses or people about payment of outstanding accounts. They may collect payments or arrange legal action if payment isn't made.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$60K to $86K
Most common
$121K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Debt collectors
- usually work regular business hours, but may work shifts, including weekends and evenings
- usually work in offices and call centres, and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to communicate well
Tasks
- contact people about overdue payments
- arrange payment plans with customers
- collect payments that are owed
- discuss account details with customers
- check customer payment records
- find information about customers
- solve customer questions or complaints
- keep account records up to date
- gather information from people
- share information with team members
Organised
Enterprising
Social
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You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Credit Administration (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Management (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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