Role Description
Quotable Value Limited
Position Title:
Mobile Data Collector
Division:
QV
Location:
Christchurch
Date:
October 2014
Quotable Value Limited (QV) is New Zealand's largest valuation and property information
company. QV operates from offices throughout New Zealand and with subsidiary companies in
three states of Australia. QV was formed in July 1998. The establishment of the company has led
to three unique areas of operation: Valuations, Online Services and Rating and Taxation, each
dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of customers in specific markets.
QV is a commercially focused Company seeking to grow and prosper in both New Zealand and
Australia. At the same time we recognize that the future prosperity of the Company is linked to
the performance, capability and well-being of our people. At QV, we believe that a healthy
employee is a productive employee. QV offers employees a competitive remuneration package,
a Health and Wellness programme and flexible working conditions.
QV Rating (QVR) provides valuations for rating purposes for local authorities. This involves
regular revaluations of property using mass appraisal through to full inspection techniques,
updating the district valuation roll on a daily basis, managing objections from ratepayers and
managing the information technology needs of local authorities.
For further information please go to: www.qv.co.nz
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The role of Mobile Data Collector is to inspect sites and prepare site and floor plans, as well as
research sales and other market information, and with experience be able to provide residential
valuations.
No knowledge or experience in the valuation industry is required as full training will be
provided.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Mobile Data Collector reports to the Operations Manager - Southern
The Mobile Data Collector will be required to build and maintain working relationships with:
 Operations Manager
 Valuers and Senior Valuers
 Support Staff
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountabilities
Objectives
Building Consents
Carry out site inspection of new
improvements.
Achieve target volumes and time-frames.
Produce accurate valuations.
Obtain comparables for new improvements
and assess added value.
Update field records and permanent data as
required.
Records are accurately updated.
Client contact is professional.
Follow best practice work methods and meet
OVG standards.
Objections
Carry out on site inspection of objections
Achieve target volumes and time-frames.
Obtain comparables and where applicable
assess new values
Produce accurate valuations.
Records are accurately updated.
Update field records and permanent data as
required.
Client contact is professional
Follow best practice work methods and meet
OVG standards.
Subdivisions
Carry out site inspection of Subdivisions as
required.
Achieve target volumes and time-frames.
Produce accurate valuations.
Obtain comparables and where applicable
assess new values
Update field records and permanent data as
required.
Records are accurately updated.
Client contact is professional
Follow best practice work methods and meet
OVG standards.
Revaluations
Analyse sales
Achieve target volumes and time-frames.
Complete sales schedules and comments
Produce accurate valuations.
Set revaluation basis
Indexing existing values
Records are accurately updated.
Client contact is professional
Mass appraisal techniques to be utilised to
check values and make necessary changes.
Follow best practice work methods and meet
OVG standards.
These may include
- Lineflow checking from office &/or the
field
- Carry out inspections where necessary
Update field records and permanent data as
required.
Audit process
SPECIAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS
A current clean driver’s licence is essential and you will need to have your own car.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills and Knowledge
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Good customer service skills
Computer literacy, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is
required
Knowledge of building materials would be an advantage
Ability to measure up and draw a reasonable diagram/plan to scale
Attention to detail
Well developed time-management skills
Experience
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Previous experience within the valuation or property industry is not required.
Corporate Brand Values
QV has identified the following corporate brand values which all employees are expected to
demonstrate:
Integrity
Let’s build trust
Do what you say
Accuracy
Consistency
Independence
Impartial
Ethical
Professionalism
Delivering commercial success
Business acumen
Aligned with our markets
Results oriented
Value creation
Quality processes
Commercial
On to-it
Deliver with attitude
Energy
Innovation
Driving change
Responsive
Opportunity focused
Citizenship
Recognising environmental change
Commercial awareness
Current technology
Progressive
Good corporate citizen
Socially responsible
Having Fun
A positive outlook
Celebrating success
Full of energy
Putting the ‘buzz’ in business
Taking part
Making work fun