Civil Celebrant

451811 · Sedentary

Description

Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies, and maintains appropriate records.

Typical work tasks

Prepares ceremonies in conjunction with the client; performs civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies; maintains appropriate records.

Typical work environment

Works inside private homes, offices, halls, community centres and other meeting facilities.
Works outside at public and or private facilities such as at the beach or in a private garden.
Work spaces are generally adequately heated and ventilated with good standards of general cleanliness and hygiene.
Generally works outdoors only when the weather is fine.

Typical physical and mental demands

Sedentary physical demand levels.
Employees constantly stand during ceremonies.
Sits when maintaining records or meeting with clients.
Stretching and reaching is not a significant feature of this job.
Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant feature of this job.
Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant feature of this job.
Lifting or carrying is not a significant component of the job.
Bending is not likely to be a significant factor in this job.
Repetitive movements will be required when utilising a computer, telephone or writing instruments.
Driving is likely to be frequently required to facilitate movement between venues.
Mental skills necessary include a high level of speaking, listening and general communication skills.

Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration Licence may be required

ANZSCO skill level 3

Next-day ready No

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): Civil Celebrant: 3yrs experience substitutes (no hard qual wall); marriage celebrant function needs Marriage Act appointment, so registration may_be_required. next_day_ready false stands (experience/training route but appointment gate). Proposal stands.

Entry Requirements

An NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.