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Word Processing Operator

532113 · Sedentary Next-day ready
Career data Verified

Data entry operators copy or transcribe information that is spoken or written.

Most common salary $55k – $86k
Upper salary up to $113k
Training No specific training
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Description

Operates a computer to type, edit and generate a variety of documents and reports.

Typical work tasks

  • Operates a computer to type a variety of documents; proof-reads and corrects copy; transcribes information from audio equipment; prepares reports, letters and similar material for publication and electronic transmission; sorts outgoing material and prepares documents for transmission; may take shorthand and do limited, routine clerical work.

Typical work environment

  • Work occurs indoors in office environment which may range from a large corporate-type head office down to a smaller sole-charge office.
  • Work is performed predominantly at office desks and computer workstations.
  • Work is generally carried out in adequately heated and ventilated spaces.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary
  • Workers constantly sit at a workstation and carry out a variety of both manual and computerised data entry tasks.
  • Occasionally standing and walking about the office is required.
  • Stretching, twisting, climbing is not a significant component of this job.
  • Lifting or carrying is not a significant component of this job.
  • Bending, squatting or crouching movements are not a significant component of this job.
  • Repetitive arm hand and finger movements are constant to perform data-entry.
  • Use of hand-held objects such as pens, calculators and staplers, as well as telephones will also be occasional to frequent. Employees will also need to operate printers, copiers and a range of other office equipment and refill paper trays and ink supplies.
  • Mental skills necessary include a sound level of communication, recording, and organisation skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Word processing operator; Level 2/3 qual OR one year experience, on-the-job training sufficient for entry-level. No licence.

Entry Requirements

  • A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. For entry-level positions on-the-job training is sufficient.

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.