Organises and controls the functions and resources of a health practice such as administrative systems and practice personnel.

Contributes to the planning and review of office services, and sets priorities and office service standards; allocates human resources, space and equipment; assigns work to and monitors work performance of staff; manages records and accounts of the practice; liaises with professionals to coordinate practice business and to facilitate resolution of problems; manages physical facilities and ensures buildings and equipment are maintained; ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations; ensures work complies with relevant government legislation, policies and procedures; coordinates personnel activities such as hiring, promotions, performance management, payroll, training and supervision.

• Works indoors in offices of varying sizes and complexity.
• Work areas are adequately heated, ventilated, cleaned and well maintained.

• Sedentary physical demand level.
• Sits at an office desk or in meetings with staff frequently.
• Stands and walks about the office and/or organisation frequently to attend meeting, assign work and monitor staff performance, as well as coordinator the hiring and promotion of staff.
• Stretching, bending, twisting, climbing and lifting are not significant components of the job.
• Bending, squatting or crouching is unlikely to be a significant component of this role.
• 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 occasionally but is not a significant component of the job.
• Use of hand-held and electronic equipment is frequent to constant and will involve the use of writing tools, telephones, faxes, computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators and other general office equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with communication, listening, administrative, organisational, financial and budgeting, problem-solving, planning and decision-making capabilities.

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.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.