Programme or Project Administrator
511112 · SedentaryAdministration officers oversee the administrative activities in offices. They may schedule meetings, manage files and provide information to office staff, clients or visitors.
Description
Typical work tasks
Advises senior management on matters requiring attention and implements their decisions; oversees work by contractors and reports on variations to work orders; prepares and reviews submissions and reports concerning the organisation's activities; collects and analyses data associated with projects undertaken, and reports on project outcomes; reviews and arranges new office accommodation.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in offices of varying sizes and complexity.
- Work areas are adequately heated and ventilated offices.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Sedentary physical demand level.
- Frequently sits at an office desk or in meetings with staff.
- Stands and walks about the office and/or organisation frequently to attend meetings and monitor staff and projects.
- Stretching bending, twisting, climbing and lifting is not a significant component of the job.
- Bending, squatting or crouching is unlikely to be a significant part of this role, if required at all.
- Repetitive movements of the hands and fingers are likely due to the operation of a keyboard and mouse, phones and writing instruments.
- Driving may be required to facilitate overview of projects but is not typically a significant component of the job.
- Use of hand-held objects and electronic equipment is constant and will involve the use of writing tools, telephones, faxes, computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators and other general office equipment.
- Mental skills necessary include communication, listening, administration, organisational, financial and budgeting, problem-solving, planning and decision-making capabilities.
Requires a substantial formal qualification.
How this was determined (model-generated): Level 5/6 qual or 3yr exp, no licence; qualification is the stated norm. Proposal correct.
Entry Requirements
A New Zealand Register Level 5 or 6 qualification or at least three years relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
Further Comments
There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.