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
Research Administrator - Health Sector
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Temp
Date:
1/11/2024
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Support professional to support a Cancer & Blood Research team for a 6-month temporary assignment based in Grafton.;If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make a difference in health r…..
School Administration Officer
City:
Melbourne
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 21, 2024
School Administration Officer St Josephine Bakhita Primary School location Melbourne.;About the school St Josephine Bakhita is a Catholic primary school being built in the new Five Farms estate in Clyde North and is situated 46 kilometres southeast o…..
Resource Workers
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Part-time
Date:
October 23, 2024
Resource Workers Oranga Tamariki location Waikato.;At Oranga Tamariki we are dedicated to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say. All tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surroun…..
Senior Adviser
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 21, 2024
Senior Adviser Ministry for Primary Industries location Wellington. $98,955 to $132,427.;Role type Permanent full-time, location Wellington preferred, Salary band & range $98,955 to $132,427 depending on skills and experience.;About the role we are l…..
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