Gig
$4/hr or subject to skills and experienc
10
Jul 1, 2026
We are a New Zealand mortgage advisory business looking for a reliable part-time Virtual Assistant to help with cold calling, prospecting, and lead generation.
This is a very part-time role, around 5-10 hours per week, usually 1-2 hours per day (minimun 40calls a day). The main purpose of this role is to help us contact potential mortgage clients and build relationships with real estate agents and other referral partners.
You will be provided with calling lists, basic scripts, and guidance. Your job is to make outbound calls, introduce our mortgage service professionally, identify potential interest, collect basic information, and book follow-up calls or meetings when appropriate.
Main Responsibilities
Make outbound cold calls to mortgage leads from a provided list
Follow a simple calling script and update results after each call
Identify interested prospects and help book appointments
Follow up with leads by phone, SMS, or
Research and contact real estate agents for potential referral relationships
Generate new prospect lists from public sources such as real estate agency websites, Google, LinkedIn, or other approved sources
Keep a clear daily record of calls made, results, interested leads, and next actions
Report daily progress, challenges, and suggested improvements
Ideal Candidate
Comfortable making cold calls
Good spoken English
Confident, friendly, and professional on the phone
Able to handle rejection politely and keep going
Organised and able to update CRM/spreadsheets accurately
Experience with appointment setting, telemarketing, lead generation, real estate, finance, mortgage, or insurance is preferred
Experience calling New Zealand, Australian, US, UK, or Canadian customers is a bonus
Working Hours
Around 5-10 hours per week
Usually 1-2 hours per day
Calls should be made during suitable New Zealand business hours
Flexible schedule can be discussed
Tools Provided
Calling list
Call script
Email
CRM or spreadsheet tracking system
Calling system / VoIP access
Important Notes
This is not a full-time role. It is suitable for someone who already has other work and wants a small, consistent side role.
This role is mainly focused on outbound calling, prospecting, and lead generation. You must be comfortable speaking to people on the phone.