Administration and Office Support Jobs
About the Administration and Office Support Industry in New Zealand
Many people make a career in administrative roles with the breadth of demands and skills required of these people increasingly being acknowledged by the public and employers.
There is plenty of flexibility in this industry, as all sectors in New Zealand require some level of administrative support. Candidates can work in a variety of businesses and grow their skills and knowledge of different industries while they do so. Part-time and after hours work is always available for people with skills in administration and office support.
Getting a Job in Administration
The chances of securing a job in administration are average for people with no experience, and good for people with experience. Experience in this industry can include customer service experience, accounting, and IT work, as well as previous reception and administration roles.
It is necessary to have skills in software like Microsoft Office and Excel, an understanding of website management and database systems, health and safety laws, keyboard and computer skills, and to be able to take minutes and write reports.
The office environment is rapidly changing and there are hundreds of different titles for those who work in administration based roles.
Some companies require multiple people to fill these roles.
Top Jobs in Administration
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Executive Assistants
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Personal Assistants
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Administration Managers
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Co-ordinators
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Receptionists
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Call Centre Operators
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Accounts Staff
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School Secretaries
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Industry Trainers
To excel in administration you’ll need to be organised and a good communicator. Working to deadlines is crucial in this sector - you’ll often be under time constraints and have people depending on you to have tasks completed in a timely manner. Accuracy and attention to detail are also qualities employers look for in a good administration candidate. Successful administrators are good at making sure they don’t miss anything.
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Featured Jobs
General Manager
City:
Bay of Plenty
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 16, 2024
General Manager Geyser Community Foundation location Bay of Plenty.;Our Executive Officer retires in March, so we are seeking an exceptional leader to provide overall management and deliver strategic objectives set by the Board. The position is based…..
HR/Recruitment Coordinators
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Temporary
Date:
3 October 2024
About the Company;Our client's are varied companies looking for people with recruitment/HR experience to go into their teams, own their roles and bring their own flare into a busy and fun industry!;About the Role;We are seeking confident HR or recrui…..
General Practice Receptionist
City:
Otago / Southland
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 23, 2024
General Practice Receptionist Green Island Family Health Care location Otago;Green Island Family Health Care is looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our friendly practice part time 20 to 30 hours a week in the afternoons. As the first point of …..
Head of Commercial and Operations
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 28, 2024
Head of Commercial and Operations Mana Recruitment location Auckland.;An impactful leadership role. Unique opportunity to lead a growing, dynamic organisation alongside a passionate, loyal team. Position is based in Mt Wellington.;About us independen…..
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