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
Business Services Manager
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
1/11/2024
Located in the stunning Union Square development, Bloxam Burnett & Olliver Ltd (BBO) is a multi-disciplinary engineering and planning consultancy with more than 30 years of success in their industry. They demonstrate their values by promoting client …..
Candidate Manager
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent/Temporary/Contract
Date:
1/11/2024
Extrastaff is looking for a Candidate Manager/Recruitment Support due to exponential growth.;Brand new central based offices, with free parking and endless growth opportunities this could be the role that changes your life.
Business Support Coordinator
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
9 October 2024
About the Company;This is a newly created role with the opportunity to work in a well-known organisation located in Newmarket. You will have a fantastic mentor as a leader and be rewarded with additional benefits such as life and income protection in…..
Chief Operations Officer
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 8, 2024
Chief Operations Officer Literacy Aotearoa Charitable Trust location Auckland.;Chief Operations Officer (COO) - Literacy Aotearoa. Literacy Aotearoa, a Private Training Establishment (PTE) with a long history of delivering Adult literacy and numeracy
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